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<p>Bryn: /* PC Rumors */</p> <hr /> <div><br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = Berrod Armstrong<br /> | image = [[File:Fantyberry.png|350px|thumb|left|]]<br /> | imagewidth = <br /> | caption = Berrod Armstrong.<br /> | title = <br /> | gender = Male<br /> | citizenship = Ul'Dahn <br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = Early Twenties<br /> | stat_2 = Name Day<br /> | stat_2_value = 11th Sun of the First Astral Moon<br /> | stat_3 = Guardian<br /> | stat_3_value = Rhalgr the Destroyer<br /> | stat_4 = Occupation<br /> | stat_4_value = Leader of the Astral Agents<br /> | stat_5 = <br /> | stat_5_value = <br /> | stat_6 = <br /> | stat_6_value = <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Character==<br /> ===General===<br /> <br /> [[File:Berrod Armstrong Complete.png|350px|thumb|left|Berrod at the Silver Bazaar. Artwork done by Liucen/Berrod Armstrong]]<br /> <br /> Berrod Armstrong is a displaced Ala Mhigan highlander who leads a Free Company that operating out of the Goblet in Thanalan. Until recently he suffered with amnesia and lived life as a crude-mannered street thug who hailed from Pearl Lane in Ul'Dah. Prior to his acquisition of the company, his day to day life consisted of seeking means of survival in post-Calamity Eorzea.<br /> <br /> ===Appearance===<br /> <br /> Berrod is a tall and solidly built Highlander male who reaches a proud height of six fulms and five ilms. His body is at its physical peak, wrapped in two hundred and sixty-nine ponz of bulky, well-worked muscle. His most distinguishable feature is the shock of red hair on his head, shaved at the sides and tied into a compact tail at the back. When let down, the hair reaches down to the middle of his back. Bright green eyes peer from behind an oft-folded brow, the prelude to a rather roughly handsome face accented with a neatly trimmed red beard about his hard, square jaw.<br /> <br /> <br /> His name tells no lies, both the Highlander's arms are powerfully muscled and rather large, with moderate vascularity and a ruddy dusting of hair along his corded forearms. They end in big calloused hands with scarred knuckles -- a testament to both hard labor and training. He proudly sports a prominent chest (also red-swept with hair), a broad back and a well-developed core that tapers slightly at the waist before expanding into trunk-like thighs and calves. While the intricacies of his form are usually obscured by his leather pants, harness and boots, Berrod's big frame is enough to go by.<br /> <br /> ===Amnesia===<br /> Given the enviromnent that he spent his period of amnesia in (Pearl Lane and the streets of Ul'Dah), Berrod had developed a rather crude, rough, violent and short-tempered personality. The man was as easily pleased as he was angered, however, and found enjoyment in simple things like sharing a meal with friends. <br /> <br /> <br /> When in a good mood, Berrod was often crudely flirtatious and prone to levity, known for his loud and scandalous barks of laughter. As anger took over he was quick to resort to violence, no matter how imposing his target was. The Highlander was no stranger to obscene language and had no qualms about belting out profanity -- regardless of who was around.<br /> <br /> ===Recovery===<br /> Berrod now comes across as a serious no-nonsense fellow, though he has his rare moments of levity and other juvenile pursuit. Where his temper was once short and his reactions overt, he now tends to hide most of his reactions behind a solid wall of solemn regard. The wall is not permanent, and tends to fall in the private presence of close friends and lovers.<br /> <br /> <br /> Berrod is a persistent and hardworking individual, willing to do what it takes to achieve a goal. This manifests in his tendency to work long hours at whatever job he finds as well as train incessantly until he is satisfied with his level of progress -- this has not changed from the period of amnesia to the period of his recovery.<br /> <br /> ==Combat==<br /> ===General===<br /> <br /> [[File:Berrod Punch JPG.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Artwork by Liucen/Berrod Armstrong]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Berrod was the lone student of an aged, surviving member of the Fists of Rhalgr. His fighting style employs powerful blows delivered skillfully with his fists and feet, fueled by the muscles about his frame. He believes in committing his entire body to the fight, and tends to have an advantage when closer to the ground during a melee. <br /> <br /> <br /> The Highlander is also adept at the use of aether in order to attain a heightened state. Through this augmentation he is able to land faster and more devastating blows -- usually laced with a lightning aspect. A great deal of his strength lies in his actual physical power and endurance, which generally allow his hits to land hard and let him take more punishment. His techniques are clever and flexible, often making a fight with him a challenging puzzle of blows.<br /> <br /> ==The Chakras==<br /> ===The Chakras during the Amnesia Period===<br /> <br /> [[File:Silhouette.png|300px|thumb|left|Berrod had mastered the use of three of his chakras, and had been actively training to master the fourth, during his amnesia. Artwork by Liucen/Berrod Armstrong]]<br /> <br /> In a bid to understand why he was able to generate occasional surges of lightning from his fists, Berrod discovered that six out of his seven chakras were already opened. He correctly deduced that he had trained quite hard to open them before he lost his memory. Unfortunately, having the chakras open did not give him instant control over the destructive abilities they grant.<br /> <br /> <br /> Berrod began working on them again from scratch, undertaking intense training and meditation to touch and harness his open chakras one by one. The first he gained control over was his Root, allowing him to aspect the aether flowing through him to earth and gain quite an increase in his endurance, toughness and tolerance for pain. After some more training, Berrod found that he could get dirt to actually cling to him and form a protective layer of sorts. Satisfied with the results, the Highlander moved on to work on his second chakra.<br /> <br /> <br /> After quite some time and several trials Berrod managed to grasp use of his second chakra, the Sacral Chakra. He saw an instant upsurge in his everyday stamina and energy levels, though not without cost. Given the nature of the chakra, he had gained a significant increase in his appetite for physical pleasures such as food, drink, men and women. Curbing his enthusiasm was a challenge, but one he had decided to rise to. Control of his Sacral Chakra had granted him the ability to heal himself to the extent of seeing injuries knit together and vanish before his eyes. The use of the chakra required him to store aether within it to be expended as healing energy. Once it had been expended, the aether needed to be stockpiled once more. Typically, it took Berrod two to three days for his Sacral to be ready after being spent.<br /> <br /> The Highlander finally managed to master his third chakra as well, the Solar Plexus Chakra. The Chakra governed his will and sense of self, further fueling his drive to become stronger. It instilled an odd sense of discipline within him, regarding his training. Through the Solar Plexus, he gained full control over the lightning which he had only been able to occasionally generate before. <br /> <br /> One moon after returning from a long journey, Berrod experienced a happy accident during training that allowed him to grasp his fourth Chakra, the Heart. The experience was quite unlike the discovery of the previous three. Unlike the others that he had to learn to unleash, the Heart provided a steady and powerful flow of aether that he had to learn to suppress. As empowering as it was, the volume of aether and his lack of control over it resulted in quite a bit of injury to himself. His first exercises involved constantly and consciously keeping the aether at bay, but recent progress in his training has allowed him to do so without dedicated thought. The aether contained within the heart alternates between fire aspected and unaspected, depending on how passionate Berrod is about the battle when it is released. <br /> <br /> Berrod had not yet mastered the Heart; he had ceased his aggressive approach toward it in favor of a slower, safer and more refined method. Much to his displeasure, he admitted that it may take him a matter of years to attain mastery over it. It remained the main subject of his training, and a desperate, double edged gambit in heated battle.<br /> <br /> ===The Chakras during the Recovery Period===<br /> Berrod's recovery has led to him remembering exactly how to access and effectively utilize all six of his open chakras, though he does so with discretion, reverence and discipline. Given that he had re-mastered the first three during his period of amnesia, not much more improved in terms of his skill with them.<br /> <br /> [[File:Sixchakras.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Berrod's recovery has led to him remembering exactly how to access and effectively utilize all six of his open chakras. Artwork by Liucen/Berrod Armstrong]]<br /> <br /> His struggle with the Heart evaporated with the recovered knowledge of how to hold the flow at bay and control exactly how much of it he allows into his blows. Regardless of his skill with it however, he still utilizes it only in times of need, given its nature to exhaust after granting strength.<br /> <br /> Berrod also remembered his grasp on the fifth Chakra, the Throat, which aspected the aether flowing through him to wind. With it came augmented speed, flexibility, and the very odd ability to amplify his voice for the purpose of chanting inspirational mantras. While nowhere near as effective as the magic of a Bard's song, his mantras contain the ability to grant a slight augmentation to the vigor of those who hear it. He has demonstrated the power of the Throat only once after his recovery, and has not seen reason to use it since.<br /> <br /> The sixth chakra, the Mind's Eye, is something that the Highlander has chosen to keep shrouded in mystery. During his single demonstration of it, a bright glow emanated from between his eyes, drawing a chilling comparison to the third eye of the pure blooded Garleans. What purpose it served was left unexplained.<br /> <br /> Berrod will speak at length of the legend of the seventh chakra and usually debunk it as a myth, a story of power that only the most special can achieve. He has pushed to his limits and found nothing beyond the sixth -- or so he says.<br /> <br /> Regardless of the plethora of abilities granted by his open chakras, Berrod exercises a heavy measure of restraint in terms of their use. He has stated that while numerous and powerful, the abilities are not without their limit, given that they depend on the aetheric capacity of the user. He has stressed that opening chakras are good for increasing the capacity, but the power granted is not infinite. With overuse, a monk's spirit will eventually run dry. In that light, he approaches each challenge with only as much force as it takes to get through it -- opening higher tiers of power as needed. <br /> <br /> Usually, it just means punching and kicking a lot.<br /> <br /> ==Tendencies==<br /> ===Likes===<br /> ::* Quiet and diligent meditation.<br /> ::* Hard training and sparring; he's always up for a fight whether it's friendly or not.<br /> ::* Spending time with his lover -- doing anything, from sparring to the most mundane of tasks such as laundry.<br /> <br /> ===Dislikes===<br /> ::* People who seem to think that they're better than others without proving so first.<br /> ::* Weak individuals who would cower helplessly before putting up a fight.<br /> ::* Sweets.<br /> <br /> ===Hobbies/Talents===<br /> ::* Training and sparring.<br /> ::* Teaching.<br /> ::* Doing maintenance work for buildings and property.<br /> <br /> ==Relationships==<br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> Berrod has no surviving family at present.<br /> <br /> ===Friends/Lovers===<br /> <br /> [[Caleb Agron]] was a guest at the lounge who Berrod had set his sights on making a one night conquest. The plan went awry as the two Highlanders ended up growing quite close -- close enough to eventually become lovers. Despite the many tests that their relationship has endured and regardless of their often conflicting personalities, the pair remain involved with each other to present day.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Caden Agron]] , the twin brother of [[Caleb Agron]]. The beginning of Berrod's acquaintance with the Highlander was turbulent due to a bit of early deception on Caden's part. The twin posed as his brother to seduce Berrod, which almost shattered the twins' relationship. It took several moons for Berrod to trust Caden again, but since the man's recent move to Thanalan, the two of them have resolved their issues and grown close.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Zindelo Tarantella]] is the eldest of three 'siblings' who form a performing troupe. The Dusty Dancer was one of the few who didn't balk to Berrod's intimidation and would not succumb to his attempts to establish dominance. It earned him a strange sort of respect from Berrod, and an even stranger attraction. Ill discretion on Berrod's part led to a one night tryst between the two, which oddly enough secured Berrod's loyalty to Zindelo as a friend. Though Berrod regards Zindelo a bit awkwardly at times, he genuinely enjoys the Highlander's company.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Sarij Rahzersyn]] , who Berrod affectionately refers to as 'Flowers', is a Sea Wolf who was once a guest at the Spectrum Lounge during Berrod's time there. Berrod befriended Sarij during his stay, and has remained his friend ever since -- even through periods when Sarij had been called out to sea for moons at a time. The two have shared a bed on more than one occasion, but it has not affected the closeness of their friendship. However, Berrod is prone to being a bit abrasive to him at times.<br /> <br /> ===Friends/Acquaintances===<br /> <br /> [[Avenio Naemig]] was Berrod's 'boss' of sorts at the Spectrum Lounge, given his partnership with [[Corin Winterborne]] at the time. In the early days Berrod tended to be careful around the blond Highlander, even more so given his attraction toward Corin. It did not stop him from developing a fierce respect for the man as a fighter. After the events that led to Berrod leaving the lounge, he saw nothing of Avenio for several moons. It was by chance that he met the other in Ul'dah and took the the opportunity to immediately recruit him to the Astral Agents. The two have developed a friendship since then, the earlier tension between them long forgotten.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[C'eleni Meztli]] first drew Berrod's attention while she was desperately searching for one of her colleagues. The seeker hired him despite his gruff interaction. Since then, they have run into each other a few times. Berrod considers her to be a good person, but remains concerned that her upbeat and optimistic nature leaves her open for disaster.<br /> <br /> [[Dev'to Mikah]] was an acquaintance through recruitment, introduced to him by [[Tefh Jinjahl]] . Berrod identified with the Keeper's seemingly carefree nature at first; he enjoyed training and simply loitering about with him. Later on, Berrod began to notice something significantly unstable about the young Keeper and opted to keep a subtle distance between them. Nevertheless, they still remain friends.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Gerik Aston]] is an acquaintance mostly through Caleb, but Berrod finds the man's carefree nature intriguing. His first impression of the man wasn't at all favorable; Gerik had loudly hailed him out when he had been trying to meditate for the first time. It shattered his concentration and set his progress back by hours. Later on, Berrod became rather envious of the amount of time Gerik had been spending with Caleb, only to find out that the two had only been engaging in juvenile and playful shenanigans. Exposure to Gerik's happy-go-lucky nature has incubated a bit of protective instinct toward the Highlander. <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Grave Shadow]] - An enigmatic Hellsguard with whom Berrod has had a roller-coaster friendship, toeing on both ends of dislike and affection. The pair tend to enjoy casual conversation at the Quicksand, and work with one another in a professional capacity when a situation calls for it. <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Horace Rook]] has only made a few appearances in Berrod's life, but each of them has been extremely significant. The mysterious Midlander has an odd habit of showing up when Berrod is stuck in his development, and is indirectly responsible for Berrod's discovery of his chakras. For a time Berrod believed that Rook was the one who trained him before he lost his memory, but the Midlander revealed that to be untrue. Regardless, Berrod treats the man with a respect he reserves for few others.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[I'sen Tia]] was introduced to Berrod via I'sen's partner, F'ivahl. Berrod did not have much interaction with him until I'sen took up healing at the Grindstone Tournament. Seeing the Seeker show up every week to tend to the competitors very quickly earned Berrod's respect. Eventually I'sen joined the same company as Berrod, allowing them to work together more closely. Through that, I'sen became Berrod's student in the ways of Pugilism. Whether I'sen suspects it or not, Berrod intends to introduce him to monkhood.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Ioakim Tarantella]] is the second of the Tarantella siblings, the adopted brother of [[Zindelo Tarantella]]. Berrod met the man during the Grindstone Tournament and developed an initial dislike of him, based on his insistant nature regarding healing. Following a gentle suggestion from [[Caleb Agron]], Berrod gave Ioakim a chance and moved from outright dislike to casual regard. Only after his affair with Zindelo did Berrod pay Ioakim proper respect; the two had quite a heated discussion over the subject that led to a fight -- a fight that Berrod lost. From then on, Berrod regarded Ioakim as a friend to be protected...even from himself.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Jael'li Erisha'an]] and Berrod seemed to be fated for rivalry since the day they met in Ul'Dah. Much to Berrod's surprise, it wasn't the first time he had met the energetic and headstrong Keeper. Jael'li apparently worked for Berrod before his memory loss, something that the Highlander has worked very hard to dismiss -- much to Jael'li's displeasure. He prefers to focus on the present, which involves becoming stronger by the day and hoping to stay one step ahead of the rapidly developing Keeper in his training.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Kayllen Stormbringer]] was a bounty hunter with whom Berrod had a few non-hostile chance encounters. Berrod could not explain the underlying dread and unease he felt around the Midlander, but through interaction with him, eventually discovered that Kayllen was one of the key players in the events that led to his memory loss. He did not begrudge the man, for the life before didn't really exist for him. Instead, they established a mutual respect for each other and moved forward as friends.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Lottie Forsaidh]] was an acquaintance through the Grindstone Tournament; Berrod began taking notice of her as she healed alongside [[I'sen Tia]]. He has a somewhat child-like respect for her decorum, and does his best to be 'proper' when addressing her -- though he finds no shame in allowing her to see his naturally crude ways. He isn't as invested in her well being as he is with other friends, but will still aid her should she express the need for it. <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Osric Melkire]] showed up before the Grindstone Tournament one evening and asked Berrod his counsel based on some of the Highlander's writings. Since then, Berrod has engaged the energetic Midlander in a spar and has come away quite impressed. He intends to observe the man's development, and use it as a model for others aspiring to become adept in the art of the fist.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Tefh Jinjahl]] is an aquaintance gained off of a chance meeting. The Keeper's strange ways intrigued Berrod to the point of quiet amusement. For a time he maintained a wariness around her, given her ability to seemingly appear out of nowhere. Over time, however, he grew somewhat fond of her and did his best to give her what advice he could to aid her survival in the unforgiving environment of Ul'Dah. <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Teld're Eska'aldren]] - Though Berrod often blandly refers to the Miqo'te as an 'acquaintance in passing', he tends to enjoy the sparse-worded yet profound conversations that spark between them. He has described the fellow as 'one of the few respectable patrons' in the Quicksand, though would not be so quick to grant him that opinion directly.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Val Nunh]] met Berrod on bad terms, but through fighting the two gained a mutual respect for one another that has since then become friendship.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Warren Castille]] and Berrod seemed to simply cross paths quite often before an intense match at the Grindstone cemented Berrod's respect for the Highlander. His respect for him has only grown since then, though whenever asked about their 'friendship' he simply answers that they have an 'understanding'. Berrod now oversees the Grindstone tournament under Warren's leadership. <br /> <br /> [[Zachary Evans]] - A young midlander who Berrod has taken on as a student. Berrod saw an incredible amount of potential in the fellow and decided to teach him in the Fists' ways. Despite having every appearance of wishing to kill him during almost every lesson, Berrod firmly believes that Zachary can achieve much more than most -- something he conveniently neglects to mention to him.<br /> <br /> ===Enemies===<br /> <br /> [[Quur Vizani]] is an enemy of Berrod's own making. Having struck the man for no more than his own impatient whims, the way Berrod Carried himself earned him Quur's distaste. When he was called out on his less than appropriate behavior, the two men had a bit of a fallout, and have not actively spoken to each other since.<br /> <br /> ==Rumors==<br /> ===Common Rumors===<br /> ::* &quot;He left Ul'Dah to go work at some fancy place in La Noscea.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;I heard that he spends almost all his time training. You'd think he'd be good by now.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Watch out for that one, he's been around.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===Moderate Rumors===<br /> ::* &quot;The man's always in street and bar fights, it's like he can't stop.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;He sells himself on the street and pickpockets -- I heard he robs people in alleyways, too.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Saw him smacking around a woman he was with, how weak is that?&quot;<br /> <br /> ===Rare Rumors===<br /> ::* &quot;He's a dead ringer for that old bandit who ran a racket out in Thanalan a few years back -- but that guy's dead, and this guy's a moron.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;I heard he's got a bounty on his head. What for? I don't even know.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't trust him, he's a murderer.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===PC Rumors===<br /> ::* &quot;Eh? Yeah, he's an asshole--but I wouldn't fuck with 'em 'less y'want y'damned head smashed in. Damn good drinkin' partner, though.&quot; - [[Val Nunh]]<br /> ::* &quot;Infuriatingly cocky bastard...knows how to push every button. Berry knows how to get shit done though...&quot; - [[Corin Winterborne]]<br /> ::* &quot;Some can never turn their sordid lives around; others can. Berrod knows what a second chance is and even if he is... 'rough' around the edges, he is a good man. Always keep that in mind when dealing with him.&quot; - [[Kayllen Stormbringer]]<br /> ::* &quot;There's no mystery to him! What you see is what you get--and Zindelo finds that to be very refreshing, really.&quot; - [[Zindelo Tarantella]]<br /> ::* &quot;Not someone you want to fuck with if you value your ability to walk.&quot; - [[Oscare Iono]]<br /> ::* &quot;Armstrong... he's something else. Hell of a fighter and a sweetheart to boot. I thought I had a chance with him once but alas it wasn't to be. He's a lot more than a gorgeous pile of muscle.&quot; - [[Obsidian Hornet]]<br /> ::* &quot;His kick broke my ribs, despite my breastplate. Without it they'd probably have been picking up pieces of me all over Central Thanalan&quot; - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]<br /> ::* &quot;I think he and I have an understanding between us. At any rate, I trust his judgment.&quot; - [[Warren Castille]]<br /> ::* &quot;He's big, thick-headed, stubborn as hell and impulsive to boot; that is, the '''''BEST''''' kind of customer!&quot;- [[Crooked Tarot]]<br /> ::* &quot;Oh I've seen this guy around! &lt;b&gt;&lt;Lets out a cute, squealing 'OH!'&gt;&lt;/b&gt; I just want to meet him!&quot;- [[Aya Foxheart]]<br /> ::* &quot;Well he's a pretty nice guy considering he didn't kill me after I fired a cannon through his roof especially since everyone said he was going to.&quot;-[[S'imba Tia]]<br /> ::* &quot;I kinda find 'im 'ard to distinguish from all the other bulgin' young sons of Ala Mhigo 'round Ul'dah. He fucked up my leg in a bout, 'nd was a damn good lad 'bout it. I would. I mean fight 'im 'gain, that is&quot; - [[Kale Aideron]]<br /> ::* &quot;We fought once, he held back. . I could tell. Don't fight him if you value your life. He punches like a Golem. &quot;- [[Aaron Frostheart]]<br /> ::* &quot;You know, he's &lt;i&gt;just as amazing&lt;/i&gt; as they say!&quot; - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br /> ::* &quot;Master Armstrong? He's teaching me how to be a proper Pugilist-and by teaching, I mean beating me within an ilm of my life and attempting to kill me. But, I've faced worse under Master Behemoth. Not much of a talker, I'll be honest with you on that. Also he's...well...always wearing a...tight...harness, y'see? I may wear this, but only because it's traditional for the Bloodsands. Honestly, it makes me wonder if he's an exhibitionist. Huh? Alright, back on topis! He hits like a Garlean cannon, and the brute force he shows in a fight is intimidating. Although...he tells me about these things called 'Chakras', and has even taught me to use one. It...I'm no coward, but that power, paired with my Inner Beast I've learned to use from Master Behemoth...it frightens me...&quot; - [[Zachary Evans]]<br /> ::* &quot;Good for conversation. He has much on his mind. I'd offer a spar, but he has responsibilities I would not want to keep him from. Lend him an ear.&quot; - [[Teld're Eska'aldren]]<br /> ::* &quot;Highlander, right? I bet he looks bloody magnificent wi'out his shirt on. But one has heard rumors on how muscles develop on the body leave...other areas lacking. I wonder....&quot; - [[Steel Wolf]]<br /> ::* &quot;There's a lot more to the man than he wants ya ta know, just takes some work to get it outta him.&quot; - [[Caleb Agron]]<br /> ::* &quot;Thaliak has blessed Sir Armstrong, he teaches and he leads well. All of his ilk; sees the worth of people well I think. Some are graced with him showing them their true inner strength. Or graced with seeing his.&quot; - [[Jancis Milburga]]<br /> ::* &quot;A loyal friend that does what he needs to keep those he cares about or wants to do well in life to keep doing so. Be that give them a good smack or give them harsh advice. He'll never steer you wrong, think on the words he tells you and you'll find clarity.&quot; - [[B'ren Lyrgh]]<br /> ::* &quot;Thought I could bring down mountains, or at least scale 'em. I thought wrong. There's a valley there, though, inbetween. Green, comfortin', invitin'. Helped. I'll be tryin' for the summit again, 'n' I owe that to Armstrong.&quot; - [[Osric Melkire]]<br /> ::* &quot;S'one'f th'strongest guys I know. I owe a lot t'the man. 'e was teachin' me things before I even knew 'e could be teachin' me things. F'there's anyone in this world y'can ever count on, it'd be ol' Berrod.&quot; - [[Val Nunh]]<br /> ::* &quot;Armstrong's a handsome bastard. He's far too young to remember the homeland, of course, but its spirit is alive and well in his lust for battle. I'd often see him scrapping in the Lane, and it was amusing tae see the nervous looks of the nearby Blades. I expect he did naught to better their perception of us.&quot; - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> ::* &quot;Berrod Armstrong? Hmm... I'm not sure what to make of him, he can fluctuate between wise and gruff quite quickly, but for some reason... I just know he's a good person at heart, so that's all that really matters.&quot; - [[C'eleni Meztli]]<br /> ::* &quot;He looks like he is ready to punch anything at any time! That's why I always stay at least five arms length away when I see him, I don't need to find out how far he can lunge!&quot; - [[T'caska Khevo]]<br /> ::* &quot;I advised Bryn to burn that pamama hammock he called a bathing suit at the Mr. Eorzea contest for sanitary purposes. Nice guy, though.&quot; - [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]<br /> ::* &quot;Ser Armstrong is a man of near legend to some Highlanders in the Fists. I had the honour of finally meeting him, he's far more silly on the inside than I thought. And after Mr.Eorzea I think I saw more than I bargained for. .&quot; - [[Soaring Eagle]]<br /> ::*&quot;Well, he was obviously in pain, so I wanted to help him, but he was shirtless too, so it was very odd for me. Does no one wear shirts around here?&quot; - ''[[Eorla Brynn]]''<br /> ::* &quot;Saw dis man sparrin' wit' dis other lad. From teh look o' it, he means serious business. Kinda 'mind meh o' meh sista. Migh' learn a thing or too from 'im though&quot; - [[Chiyo Hoshi]]<br /> <br /> ==History/Timeline==<br /> <br /> At the tender age of three, Berrod was taken away from Ala Mhigo by his mother, who sought to flee from the invasion of the Garlean Empire. In an effort to buy them more time to escape, his father remained behind to fight and was presumably killed in action.<br /> <br /> <br /> Berrod's early life was spent in the rough environments of over-crowded refugee camps, which moulded him into a tough and sometimes violent child. When he was eight he bore witness to his mother being robbed, beaten, raped and subsequently killed by a pair of men from another camp. He was dragged off with them and made to serve a leader of a small gang within the camp.<br /> <br /> <br /> The boy spent the next five years in captivity and servitude, treated rather roughly by all his captors save one, an old Monk who had once served with the Fist of Rhalgr. The man taught him how to defend himself without a weapon, and how to strike down those who did him wrong. While the old man had no intention for Berrod to actually use the knowledge, the then thirteen year old boy used it to hatch a plot of vengeance against his captor and the men who murdered his mother.<br /> <br /> <br /> At the end of the fifth year he struck, murdering the leader of the gang while he laid with one of his women. The young boy offered the woman and the old Monk a chance to escape. The Monk declined and together Berrod and the woman left for the boy's former camp. With five years gone, the inhabitants had long forgotten him and considered him an invader from the other settlement. It took some doing, but he and is charge managed to convince the bristling group to let them in. Berrod bargained with the leader of the camp to help teach the young men and women how to fight, based on what he had learned from the Monk.<br /> <br /> <br /> Order collapsed in the other, more violent camp and while they reeled in conflict for leadership, Berrod trained with the young men and women, taking three years to groom them into a veritable fighting force. By the time the other camp recovered and decided to try an invasion to expand their territory, Berrod's camp was ready. They defeated the invaders and offered the fighters amnesty on the grounds that they would fight for Berrod's camp. The influence this course of events granted the sixteen year old Hyur over the people quickly led to him becoming the leader of the now combined camps. At that time, the old Monk who had trained him was nowhere to be found.<br /> <br /> <br /> The consolidated camp enjoyed a year of relative prosperity before the massive Garlean invasion and the Calamity struck. Their numbers were decimated and their resources all but obliterated. Left with only the strongest and toughest among the group, the hardened young man resolved to do whatever it took to survive. That resolve led to the formation of a deadly group of bandits who took up territory in Thanalan and had no mercy on any who would oppose or impose upon them. The group distanced themselves from their Ala Mhigan heritage and began recruiting from outside their race.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:Berrod as Redhammer.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> The need for survival turned to greed, and after three years Berrod had become a ruthless Bandit ringleader, going under the name Redhammer. It was only a matter of time before their operations drew the notice of the authorities. With the help of a few mercenaries, the Immortal Flames swept through Berrod's base of operations, overwhelming his forces. Those who were not killed or allowed to run were captured. Berrod himself was taken down in a rather rough battle, left for dead with a grisly head injury.<br /> <br /> <br /> When he awoke he found himself in a pile of corpses taken out to be burned, and managed to crawl away and into the desert. He made it only two malms before collapsing of fatigue and blood-loss once more. The twenty year old man was found and picked up by a merchant travelling to Ul'Dah, who nursed him back to health over a period of six months. Berrod, however, had no memory of several things he had done during his lifetime, including his leadership, his crimes -- and his training. The man was very nearly a blank slate. He recalled his proper name, had vague recollections of his mother, and understood in his heart that he had a very rough time growing up.<br /> <br /> <br /> In an effort to make the best of things, the powerful-looking Highlander decided to leave the forgotten past behind and focus only on the future. He thanked the merchant for helping him and worked with him for six months before parting ways. Adopting the ways of a common street thug, Berrod resolved to live life to the fullest and began another regime of rigorous training within his tour of Ul'Dahn life.<br /> <br /> <br /> It's been three years since then, and his story is still being written.<br /> <br /> Berrod's journey forward led him into the employ of [[Corin Winterborne]], who ran the Spectrum Lounge hot spring resort and Spectrum Guard adventuring company in Upper La Noscea. Berrod worked as a groundsman and bar-backer at the resort and provided support for the company when needed. During his time at the resort he met several interesting individuals, including [[Caleb Agron]] who has since become his lover.<br /> <br /> <br /> A series of unprecidented events saw the end of the Spectrum Guard and a transfer of ownership of the Spectral Lounge. Berrod, Corin and Caleb eventually travelled to the Silver Bazaar in Western Thanalan to rent accommodation on the arid seaside premises. No longer able to serve as a bar-backer or groundsman, Berrod began working temporary jobs about Thanalan and Ul'Dah. <br /> <br /> <br /> Though his stay in the Bazaar was intended to be a point of Transition, he enjoyed the desert life, the atmosphere of nearby Ul'Dah and took part in the weekly Grindstone Tournament with gusto.<br /> <br /> <br /> Berrod was later approached by a Sea Wolf who went by the Hellsguard name of 'Bursting Mountain'. Mountain offered him a job as a recruiter for an adventuring company which he took without hesitation. The Highlander brought a great deal of his friends into the company's employ and felt personally responsible when things went a bit sour. It turned out that Mountain and his hires were to be used as test subjects for the company's rather shady experiments. Berrod remained loyal to Mountain and helped him break away from the larger company to form his own. The Highlander took up the simple job of Groundsman at the headquarters of the new company, known as the Astral Agency. <br /> <br /> <br /> After some time spent working at the Agency's headquarters, Berrod realized that he had stagnated somewhat, and decided to pull himself up and start developing once more. No longer did he participate in the Grindstone Tournament, for the contest did not allow him to train to his full potential. Along with [[Caleb Agron]] , Berrod set off on a journey focused on training and growth through worldly experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> After three moons of travelling and adventure, Berrod returned to Ul'Dah to the news that Bursting Mountain had been abducted by perpetrators unknown. After working with a team from the Astral Agency to locate the Director, he was disappointed to find out that the entire ordeal was naught but an assessment. Berrod grew disenchanted with the organization -- and not a moment too soon. Mountain decided that he would relinquish the assets to a selection of the Agency and move on to other ventures.<br /> <br /> <br /> Ownership of the Goblet property was split amongst a few of the Agents, and Berrod was given the responsibility of managing it. Before he left, Mountain transformed the office into a tavern and fighting ring, so that his former employees would still have a source of income.<br /> <br /> <br /> Eventually Berrod decided to get back into the adventuring and mercenary business, reopening the doors of the Astral Agency while closing the ones to the fighting ring. After a while he became overwhelmed by the burdens of leadership, unable to cope with most of what his job demanded. To that effect, [[Kayllen Stormbringer]] hatched a plan to restore the man's memories and make him more capable for the task.<br /> <br /> The plan succeeded, and Berrod remembered near everything from the years before his time in Ul'Dah. Most of the memories came along with a certain note of trauma, but he stubbornly persevered. With new insight, new outlook and a new demeanor, he stepped up to lead the Agents into the successful business it remains to date.<br /> <br /> ==Annotations==<br /> <br /> This Template was created by [[Deirdre Ta'ea]]<br /> <br /> [[category:Player Character]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=94859 2015-06-02T23:00:56Z

<p>Bryn: /* Player Character Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Claimed<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Ideology ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;'''Religion'''<br /> <br /> The best word to describe Brynhilde's religious beliefs would be &quot;Gods-fearing&quot;. She believes in the Twelve but does not actively worship any of them, although in her youth she gave homage to Rhalgr, according to her peoples' custom. Bryn believes that the Twelve have little involvement in or care for the lives of mortals, excepting that they are vengeful and sure to dole out justice to those who are cruel.<br /> <br /> She believes nonetheless that she has been favoured by Rhalgr and Halone all her life, a belief that causes her no small amount of grief.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Politics'''<br /> <br /> Brynhilde grew up in the militaristic culture of Ala Mhigo, and so was raised with a concern for the needs of the group, the unit and the nation above the individual. Her traumatic experiences of war and the warrior culture turned her away from this mentality, as she saw the worst that the 'greater good' mindset could lead to. She subsequently turned toward a firm belief in the worth of each life, and the irrevocable dignity of the individual.<br /> <br /> As such, she reviles politics that disregard the needs of the poor and disempowered. She holds contempt for those who support such politics, and particularly those who believe that it is acceptable to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde despises the lust for wealth, and is prone to distrust those who display it.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : Brynhilde has registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the previous cycle was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.<br /> <br /> Now that Oak has returned, things between the two of them couldn't be further than what they once were; their relationship is cold and sometimes hostile. Bryn will not speak on it.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Reima Awen]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Much like her feelings toward Ember, Brynhilde feels a quiet adoration and affection for Reima. The girl's boundless optimism and youthful innocence inspire maternal feelings in the Highlander, and she often struggles to express them.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Brave Horizon]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;When Brave first came to Cliffperch, Bryn became her mentor in the art of the sword. Those days have long since passed, and events following them have left Bryn feeling increasingly distanced from the Hellsguard. She is often frustrated by Brave's hot-headedness and what Bryn views as an over-eagerness to jump to rash action. She struggles to find a way to articulate her feelings to Brave and grow closer to her, but guilt keeps her at bay.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Arcian Martell]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn appreciates Arcian's level-headedness, and feels that she is a potentially good influence on [[Brave Horizon]]. Bryn and Arcian, however, are similar in their serious attitudes. This has perhaps kept them from being as close as they could be. Nonetheless, Bryn has opened up to Arcian before, and the younger Highlander is aware of one of Bryn's gravest secrets. To this day, she remains one of a tiny handful of people who know the true extend of the horrors of her past.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde is one of the strongest women I've ever known. Intelligent, steadfast, loyal, and compassionate, it was as though the Twelve forged her to be a guardian and she bears that burden admirably -- even when she doesn't have to. She's willing to give her life to safeguard the lives of others, but I don't think she yet understands how many would be lost without her... &quot; '''--[[Tiergan Vashir]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I call her 'Sister' for a reason. No other has earned the title. She is close to my heart, and will be the first I rush to in defense. She inspires, enflames and encourages in equal measure. And she also has a great arse.&quot; '''-- [[Steel Wolf]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Wulf? Ala Mhigo yet lives through her, and if you ask me Eorzea would be foolish to overlook that.&quot; '''-- [[Warren Castille]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Every drop of that woman's blood is precious. It flows thick with the life of Ala Mhigo.&quot; '''-- [[Berrod Armstrong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn? I owe her so much. If it weren't for her kindness, I'd likely still be on the streets. ''sigh'' As a person, you ask? The 'haunted, stoic heroine' makes for a good novel but a tiring friend.&quot; '''-- [[Brave Horizon]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I do not doubt she will be remembered as a hero. It matters not how much blood she has spilled: only that it came from the right people. Blood weighs more than gil, and there is so much gil tied to her head. It is only a matter of time.&quot; '''-- [[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;...Even through our disagreements, I can think of no finer lass to have by your side. I owe her my life. I owe her my mind. And I swear I'll be repayin' those debts, even if it takes my entire life, aye?&quot; '''-- [[Tiny Fawn]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Lady Bryn is... She is as a...ah...a lighthouse! A lighthouse, standing tall and strong against what great waves break upon the shores she watches over, however the coast might weather. Her's is a welcome light cast for all those out to sea, and we wayward ships could ask for no better sight to find our way home.&quot; '''-- [[Reima Awen]]'''<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothing else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, and felt lost without anything tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame and fortune. 'Tis meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;section begin=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> An imposing Highlander known for her stoicism and fierce pride in her Ala Mhigan heritage, Brynhilde is a somewhat common sight around Ul'dah and Eorzea's wild places.<br /> <br /> Guarded yet amiable, she appears a capable warrior and mercenary. <br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavors to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.<br /> <br /> She leads the secretive and enigmatic Aeon free company from their home in the Goblet.&lt;section end=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Player Character]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=94858 2015-06-02T22:57:26Z

<p>Bryn: /* Player Character Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Claimed<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Ideology ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;'''Religion'''<br /> <br /> The best word to describe Brynhilde's religious beliefs would be &quot;Gods-fearing&quot;. She believes in the Twelve but does not actively worship any of them, although in her youth she gave homage to Rhalgr, according to her peoples' custom. Bryn believes that the Twelve have little involvement in or care for the lives of mortals, excepting that they are vengeful and sure to dole out justice to those who are cruel.<br /> <br /> She believes nonetheless that she has been favoured by Rhalgr and Halone all her life, a belief that causes her no small amount of grief.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Politics'''<br /> <br /> Brynhilde grew up in the militaristic culture of Ala Mhigo, and so was raised with a concern for the needs of the group, the unit and the nation above the individual. Her traumatic experiences of war and the warrior culture turned her away from this mentality, as she saw the worst that the 'greater good' mindset could lead to. She subsequently turned toward a firm belief in the worth of each life, and the irrevocable dignity of the individual.<br /> <br /> As such, she reviles politics that disregard the needs of the poor and disempowered. She holds contempt for those who support such politics, and particularly those who believe that it is acceptable to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde despises the lust for wealth, and is prone to distrust those who display it.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : Brynhilde has registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the previous cycle was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.<br /> <br /> Now that Oak has returned, things between the two of them couldn't be further than what they once were; their relationship is cold and sometimes hostile. Bryn will not speak on it.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Reima Awen]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Much like her feelings toward Ember, Brynhilde feels a quiet adoration and affection for Reima. The girl's boundless optimism and youthful innocence inspire maternal feelings in the Highlander, and she often struggles to express them.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Brave Horizon]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;When Brave first came to Cliffperch, Bryn became her mentor in the art of the sword. Those days have long since passed, and events following them have left Bryn feeling increasingly distanced from the Hellsguard. She is often frustrated by Brave's hot-headedness and what Bryn views as an over-eagerness to jump to rash action. She struggles to find a way to articulate her feelings to Brave and grow closer to her, but guilt keeps her at bay.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Arcian Martell]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn appreciates Arcian's level-headedness, and feels that she is a potentially good influence on [[Brave Horizon]]. Bryn and Arcian, however, are similar in their serious attitudes. This has perhaps kept them from being as close as they could be. Nonetheless, Bryn has opened up to Arcian before, and the younger Highlander is aware of one of Bryn's gravest secrets. To this day, she remains one of a tiny handful of people who know the true extend of the horrors of her past.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde is one of the strongest women I've ever known. Intelligent, steadfast, loyal, and compassionate, it was as though the Twelve forged her to be a guardian and she bears that burden admirably -- even when she doesn't have to. She's willing to give her life to safeguard the lives of others, but I don't think she yet understands how many would be lost without her... &quot; '''--[[Tiergan Vashir]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I call her 'Sister' for a reason. No other has earned the title. She is close to my heart, and will be the first I rush to in defense. She inspires, enflames and encourages in equal measure. And she also has a great arse.&quot; '''-- [[Steel Wolf]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Wulf? Ala Mhigo yet lives through her, and if you ask me Eorzea would be foolish to overlook that.&quot; '''-- [[Warren Castille]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Every drop of that woman's blood is precious. It flows thick with the life of Ala Mhigo.&quot; '''-- [[Berrod Armstrong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn? I owe her so much. If it weren't for her kindness, I'd likely still be on the streets. ''sigh'' As a person, you ask? The 'haunted, stoic heroine' makes for a good novel but a tiring friend.&quot; '''-- [[Brave Horizon]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I do not doubt she will be remembered as a hero. It matters not how much blood she has spilled: only that it came from the right people. Blood weighs more than gil, and there is so much gil tied to her head. It is only a matter of time.&quot; '''-- [[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;...Even through our disagreements, I can think of no finer lass to have by your side. I owe her my life. I owe her my mind. And I swear I'll be repayin' those debts, even if it takes my entire life, aye?&quot; '''-- [[Tiny Fawn]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Lady Bryn is... She is as a...ah...a lighthouse! A lighthouse, standing tall and strong against what great waves break upon the shores she watches over, however the coast might weather. Her's is a welcome light cast for all those out to sea, and we wayward ships could ask for no better sight to find our way home.&quot; '''-- [[Reima Awen]]'''<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothing else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, and felt lost without anything tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame and fortune. 'Tis meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;section begin=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> An imposing Highlander known for her stoicism and fierce pride in her Ala Mhigan heritage, Brynhilde is a somewhat common sight around Ul'dah and Eorzea's wild places.<br /> <br /> Guarded yet amiable, she appears a capable warrior and mercenary. <br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavors to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.<br /> <br /> She leads the secretive and enigmatic Aeon free company from their home in the Goblet.&lt;section end=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Player Character]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=94857 2015-06-02T22:47:57Z

<p>Bryn: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Claimed<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Ideology ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;'''Religion'''<br /> <br /> The best word to describe Brynhilde's religious beliefs would be &quot;Gods-fearing&quot;. She believes in the Twelve but does not actively worship any of them, although in her youth she gave homage to Rhalgr, according to her peoples' custom. Bryn believes that the Twelve have little involvement in or care for the lives of mortals, excepting that they are vengeful and sure to dole out justice to those who are cruel.<br /> <br /> She believes nonetheless that she has been favoured by Rhalgr and Halone all her life, a belief that causes her no small amount of grief.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Politics'''<br /> <br /> Brynhilde grew up in the militaristic culture of Ala Mhigo, and so was raised with a concern for the needs of the group, the unit and the nation above the individual. Her traumatic experiences of war and the warrior culture turned her away from this mentality, as she saw the worst that the 'greater good' mindset could lead to. She subsequently turned toward a firm belief in the worth of each life, and the irrevocable dignity of the individual.<br /> <br /> As such, she reviles politics that disregard the needs of the poor and disempowered. She holds contempt for those who support such politics, and particularly those who believe that it is acceptable to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde despises the lust for wealth, and is prone to distrust those who display it.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : Brynhilde has registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the previous cycle was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.<br /> <br /> Now that Oak has returned, things between the two of them couldn't be further than what they once were; their relationship is cold and sometimes hostile. Bryn will not speak on it.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Reima Awen]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Much like her feelings toward Ember, Brynhilde feels a quiet adoration and affection for Reima. The girl's boundless optimism and youthful innocence inspire maternal feelings in the Highlander, and she often struggles to express them.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Brave Horizon]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;When Brave first came to Cliffperch, Bryn became her mentor in the art of the sword. Those days have long since passed, and events following them have left Bryn feeling increasingly distanced from the Hellsguard. She is often frustrated by Brave's hot-headedness and what Bryn views as an over-eagerness to jump to rash action. She struggles to find a way to articulate her feelings to Brave and grow closer to her, but guilt keeps her at bay.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Arcian Martell]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn appreciates Arcian's level-headedness, and feels that she is a potentially good influence on [[Brave Horizon]]. Bryn and Arcian, however, are similar in their serious attitudes. This has perhaps kept them from being as close as they could be. Nonetheless, Bryn has opened up to Arcian before, and the younger Highlander is aware of one of Bryn's gravest secrets. To this day, she remains one of a tiny handful of people who know the true extend of the horrors of her past.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde is one of the strongest women I've ever known. Intelligent, steadfast, loyal, and compassionate, it was as though the Twelve forged her to be a guardian and she bears that burden admirably -- even when she doesn't have to. She's willing to give her life to safeguard the lives of others, but I don't think she yet understands how many would be lost without her... &quot; '''--[[Tiergan Vashir]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I call her 'Sister' for a reason. No other has earned the title. She is close to my heart, and will be the first I rush to in defense. She inspires, enflames and encourages in equal measure. And she also has a great arse.&quot; '''-- [[Steel Wolf]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Wulf? Ala Mhigo yet lives through her, and if you ask me Eorzea would be foolish to overlook that.&quot; '''-- [[Warren Castille]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Every drop of that woman's blood is precious. It flows thick with the life of Ala Mhigo.&quot; '''-- [[Berrod Armstrong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn? I owe her so much. If it weren't for her kindness, I'd likely still be on the streets. ''sigh'' As a person, you ask? The 'haunted, stoic heroine' makes for a good novel but a tiring friend.&quot; '''-- [[Brave Horizon]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I do not doubt she will be remembered as a hero. It matters not how much blood she has spilled: only that it came from the right people. Blood weighs more than gil, and there is so much gil tied to her head. It is only a matter of time.&quot; '''-- [[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;...Even through our disagreements, I can think of no finer lass to have by your side. I owe her my life. I owe her my mind. And I swear I'll be repayin' those debts, even if it takes my entire life, aye?&quot; '''-- [[Tiny Fawn]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Lady Bryn is... She is as a...ah...a lighthouse! A lighthouse, standing tall and strong against what great waves break upon the shores she watches over, however the coast might weather. Her's is a welcome light cast for all those out to sea, and we wayward ships could ask for no better sight to find our way home.&quot; '''-- [[Reima Awen]]'''<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothing else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, and felt lost without anything tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame and fortune. 'Tis meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;section begin=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> An imposing Highlander known for her stoicism and fierce pride in her Ala Mhigan heritage, Brynhilde is a somewhat common sight around Ul'dah and Eorzea's wild places.<br /> <br /> Guarded yet amiable, she appears a capable warrior and mercenary. <br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavors to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.<br /> <br /> She leads the secretive and enigmatic Aeon free company from their home in the Goblet.&lt;section end=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Player Character]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=94849 2015-06-02T22:28:13Z

<p>Bryn: /* Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Claimed<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Ideology ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;'''Religion'''<br /> <br /> The best word to describe Brynhilde's religious beliefs would be &quot;Gods-fearing&quot;. She believes in the Twelve but does not actively worship any of them, although in her youth she gave homage to Rhalgr, according to her peoples' custom. Bryn believes that the Twelve have little involvement in or care for the lives of mortals, excepting that they are vengeful and sure to dole out justice to those who are cruel.<br /> <br /> She believes nonetheless that she has been favoured by Rhalgr and Halone all her life, a belief that causes her no small amount of grief.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Politics'''<br /> <br /> Brynhilde grew up in the militaristic culture of Ala Mhigo, and so was raised with a concern for the needs of the group, the unit and the nation above the individual. Her traumatic experiences of war and the warrior culture turned her away from this mentality, as she saw the worst that the 'greater good' mindset could lead to. She subsequently turned toward a firm belief in the worth of each life, and the irrevocable dignity of the individual.<br /> <br /> As such, she reviles politics that disregard the needs of the poor and disempowered. She holds contempt for those who support such politics, and particularly those who believe that it is acceptable to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde despises the lust for wealth, and is prone to distrust those who display it.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : Brynhilde has registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Reima Awen]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;Much like her feelings toward Ember, Brynhilde feels a quiet adoration and affection for Reima. The girl's boundless optimism and youthful innocence inspire maternal feelings in the Highlander, and she often struggles to express them.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Brave Horizon]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;When Brave first came to Cliffperch, Bryn became her mentor in the art of the sword. Those days have long since passed, and events following them have left Bryn feeling increasingly distanced from the Hellsguard. She is often frustrated by Brave's hot-headedness and what Bryn views as an over-eagerness to jump to rash action. She struggles to find a way to articulate her feelings to Brave and grow closer to her, but guilt keeps her at bay.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt; Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde is one of the strongest women I've ever known. Intelligent, steadfast, loyal, and compassionate, it was as though the Twelve forged her to be a guardian and she bears that burden admirably -- even when she doesn't have to. She's willing to give her life to safeguard the lives of others, but I don't think she yet understands how many would be lost without her... &quot; '''--[[Tiergan Vashir]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I call her 'Sister' for a reason. No other has earned the title. She is close to my heart, and will be the first I rush to in defense. She inspires, enflames and encourages in equal measure. And she also has a great arse.&quot; '''-- [[Steel Wolf]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Wulf? Ala Mhigo yet lives through her, and if you ask me Eorzea would be foolish to overlook that.&quot; '''-- [[Warren Castille]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Every drop of that woman's blood is precious. It flows thick with the life of Ala Mhigo.&quot; '''-- [[Berrod Armstrong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn? I owe her so much. If it weren't for her kindness, I'd likely still be on the streets. ''sigh'' As a person, you ask? The 'haunted, stoic heroine' makes for a good novel but a tiring friend.&quot; '''-- [[Brave Horizon]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I do not doubt she will be remembered as a hero. It matters not how much blood she has spilled: only that it came from the right people. Blood weighs more than gil, and there is so much gil tied to her head. It is only a matter of time.&quot; '''-- [[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;...Even through our disagreements, I can think of no finer lass to have by your side. I owe her my life. I owe her my mind. And I swear I'll be repayin' those debts, even if it takes my entire life, aye?&quot; '''-- [[Tiny Fawn]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Lady Bryn is... She is as a...ah...a lighthouse! A lighthouse, standing tall and strong against what great waves break upon the shores she watches over, however the coast might weather. Her's is a welcome light cast for all those out to sea, and we wayward ships could ask for no better sight to find our way home.&quot; '''-- [[Reima Awen]]'''<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothing else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, and felt lost without anything tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame and fortune. 'Tis meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;section begin=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> An imposing Highlander known for her stoicism and fierce pride in her Ala Mhigan heritage, Brynhilde is a somewhat common sight around Ul'dah and Eorzea's wild places.<br /> <br /> Guarded yet amiable, she appears a capable warrior and mercenary. <br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavors to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.<br /> <br /> She leads the secretive and enigmatic Aeon free company from their home in the Goblet.&lt;section end=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Player Character]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=92453 2015-05-19T22:03:46Z

<p>Bryn: /* History/Timeline */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Claimed<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Ideology ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;'''Religion'''<br /> <br /> The best word to describe Brynhilde's religious beliefs would be &quot;Gods-fearing&quot;. She believes in the Twelve but does not actively worship any of them, although in her youth she gave homage to Rhalgr, according to her peoples' custom. Bryn believes that the Twelve have little involvement in or care for the lives of mortals, excepting that they are vengeful and sure to dole out justice to those who are cruel.<br /> <br /> She believes nonetheless that she has been favoured by Rhalgr and Halone all her life, a belief that causes her no small amount of grief.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Politics'''<br /> <br /> Brynhilde grew up in the militaristic culture of Ala Mhigo, and so was raised with a concern for the needs of the group, the unit and the nation above the individual. Her traumatic experiences of war and the warrior culture turned her away from this mentality, as she saw the worst that the 'greater good' mindset could lead to. She subsequently turned toward a firm belief in the worth of each life, and the irrevocable dignity of the individual.<br /> <br /> As such, she reviles politics that disregard the needs of the poor and disempowered. She holds contempt for those who support such politics, and particularly those who believe that it is acceptable to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde despises the lust for wealth, and is prone to distrust those who display it.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' : Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde is one of the strongest women I've ever known. Intelligent, steadfast, loyal, and compassionate, it was as though the Twelve forged her to be a guardian and she bears that burden admirably -- even when she doesn't have to. She's willing to give her life to safeguard the lives of others, but I don't think she yet understands how many would be lost without her... &quot; '''--[[Tiergan Vashir]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I call her 'Sister' for a reason. No other has earned the title. She is close to my heart, and will be the first I rush to in defense. She inspires, enflames and encourages in equal measure. And she also has a great arse.&quot; '''-- [[Steel Wolf]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Wulf? Ala Mhigo yet lives through her, and if you ask me Eorzea would be foolish to overlook that.&quot; '''-- [[Warren Castille]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Every drop of that woman's blood is precious. It flows thick with the life of Ala Mhigo.&quot; '''-- [[Berrod Armstrong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn? I owe her so much. If it weren't for her kindness, I'd likely still be on the streets. ''sigh'' As a person, you ask? The 'haunted, stoic heroine' makes for a good novel but a tiring friend.&quot; '''-- [[Brave Horizon]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I do not doubt she will be remembered as a hero. It matters not how much blood she has spilled: only that it came from the right people. Blood weighs more than gil, and there is so much gil tied to her head. It is only a matter of time.&quot; '''-- [[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;...Even through our disagreements, I can think of no finer lass to have by your side. I owe her my life. I owe her my mind. And I swear I'll be repayin' those debts, even if it takes my entire life, aye?&quot; '''-- [[Tiny Fawn]]'''<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothing else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, and felt lost without anything tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame and fortune. 'Tis meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;section begin=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> An imposing Highlander known for her stoicism and fierce pride in her Ala Mhigan heritage, Brynhilde is a somewhat common sight around Ul'dah and Eorzea's wild places.<br /> <br /> Guarded yet amiable, she appears a capable warrior and mercenary. <br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavors to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.<br /> <br /> She leads the secretive and enigmatic Aeon free company from their home in the Goblet.&lt;section end=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Player Character]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=92449 2015-05-19T21:37:47Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Claimed<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Ideology ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;'''Religion'''<br /> <br /> The best word to describe Brynhilde's religious beliefs would be &quot;Gods-fearing&quot;. She believes in the Twelve but does not actively worship any of them, although in her youth she gave homage to Rhalgr, according to her peoples' custom. Bryn believes that the Twelve have little involvement in or care for the lives of mortals, excepting that they are vengeful and sure to dole out justice to those who are cruel.<br /> <br /> She believes nonetheless that she has been favoured by Rhalgr and Halone all her life, a belief that causes her no small amount of grief.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Politics'''<br /> <br /> Brynhilde grew up in the militaristic culture of Ala Mhigo, and so was raised with a concern for the needs of the group, the unit and the nation above the individual. Her traumatic experiences of war and the warrior culture turned her away from this mentality, as she saw the worst that the 'greater good' mindset could lead to. She subsequently turned toward a firm belief in the worth of each life, and the irrevocable dignity of the individual.<br /> <br /> As such, she reviles politics that disregard the needs of the poor and disempowered. She holds contempt for those who support such politics, and particularly those who believe that it is acceptable to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde despises the lust for wealth, and is prone to distrust those who display it.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' : Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde is one of the strongest women I've ever known. Intelligent, steadfast, loyal, and compassionate, it was as though the Twelve forged her to be a guardian and she bears that burden admirably -- even when she doesn't have to. She's willing to give her life to safeguard the lives of others, but I don't think she yet understands how many would be lost without her... &quot; '''--[[Tiergan Vashir]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I call her 'Sister' for a reason. No other has earned the title. She is close to my heart, and will be the first I rush to in defense. She inspires, enflames and encourages in equal measure. And she also has a great arse.&quot; '''-- [[Steel Wolf]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Wulf? Ala Mhigo yet lives through her, and if you ask me Eorzea would be foolish to overlook that.&quot; '''-- [[Warren Castille]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Every drop of that woman's blood is precious. It flows thick with the life of Ala Mhigo.&quot; '''-- [[Berrod Armstrong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn? I owe her so much. If it weren't for her kindness, I'd likely still be on the streets. ''sigh'' As a person, you ask? The 'haunted, stoic heroine' makes for a good novel but a tiring friend.&quot; '''-- [[Brave Horizon]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I do not doubt she will be remembered as a hero. It matters not how much blood she has spilled: only that it came from the right people. Blood weighs more than gil, and there is so much gil tied to her head. It is only a matter of time.&quot; '''-- [[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;...Even through our disagreements, I can think of no finer lass to have by your side. I owe her my life. I owe her my mind. And I swear I'll be repayin' those debts, even if it takes my entire life, aye?&quot; '''-- [[Tiny Fawn]]'''<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;section begin=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> An imposing Highlander known for her stoicism and fierce pride in her Ala Mhigan heritage, Brynhilde is a somewhat common sight around Ul'dah and Eorzea's wild places.<br /> <br /> Guarded yet amiable, she appears a capable warrior and mercenary. <br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavors to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.<br /> <br /> She leads the secretive and enigmatic Aeon free company from their home in the Goblet.&lt;section end=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Player Character]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=92448 2015-05-19T21:36:19Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;section begin=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> An imposing Highlander known for her stoicism and fierce pride in her Ala Mhigan heritage, Brynhilde is a somewhat common sight around Ul'dah and Eorzea's wild places.<br /> <br /> Guarded yet amiable, she appears a capable warrior and mercenary. <br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavors to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.<br /> <br /> She leads the secretive and enigmatic Aeon free company from their home in the Goblet.<br /> &lt;section end=featured-blurb /&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Claimed<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Ideology ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;'''Religion'''<br /> <br /> The best word to describe Brynhilde's religious beliefs would be &quot;Gods-fearing&quot;. She believes in the Twelve but does not actively worship any of them, although in her youth she gave homage to Rhalgr, according to her peoples' custom. Bryn believes that the Twelve have little involvement in or care for the lives of mortals, excepting that they are vengeful and sure to dole out justice to those who are cruel.<br /> <br /> She believes nonetheless that she has been favoured by Rhalgr and Halone all her life, a belief that causes her no small amount of grief.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Politics'''<br /> <br /> Brynhilde grew up in the militaristic culture of Ala Mhigo, and so was raised with a concern for the needs of the group, the unit and the nation above the individual. Her traumatic experiences of war and the warrior culture turned her away from this mentality, as she saw the worst that the 'greater good' mindset could lead to. She subsequently turned toward a firm belief in the worth of each life, and the irrevocable dignity of the individual.<br /> <br /> As such, she reviles politics that disregard the needs of the poor and disempowered. She holds contempt for those who support such politics, and particularly those who believe that it is acceptable to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde despises the lust for wealth, and is prone to distrust those who display it.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' : Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde is one of the strongest women I've ever known. Intelligent, steadfast, loyal, and compassionate, it was as though the Twelve forged her to be a guardian and she bears that burden admirably -- even when she doesn't have to. She's willing to give her life to safeguard the lives of others, but I don't think she yet understands how many would be lost without her... &quot; '''--[[Tiergan Vashir]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I call her 'Sister' for a reason. No other has earned the title. She is close to my heart, and will be the first I rush to in defense. She inspires, enflames and encourages in equal measure. And she also has a great arse.&quot; '''-- [[Steel Wolf]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Wulf? Ala Mhigo yet lives through her, and if you ask me Eorzea would be foolish to overlook that.&quot; '''-- [[Warren Castille]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Every drop of that woman's blood is precious. It flows thick with the life of Ala Mhigo.&quot; '''-- [[Berrod Armstrong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn? I owe her so much. If it weren't for her kindness, I'd likely still be on the streets. ''sigh'' As a person, you ask? The 'haunted, stoic heroine' makes for a good novel but a tiring friend.&quot; '''-- [[Brave Horizon]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I do not doubt she will be remembered as a hero. It matters not how much blood she has spilled: only that it came from the right people. Blood weighs more than gil, and there is so much gil tied to her head. It is only a matter of time.&quot; '''-- [[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;...Even through our disagreements, I can think of no finer lass to have by your side. I owe her my life. I owe her my mind. And I swear I'll be repayin' those debts, even if it takes my entire life, aye?&quot; '''-- [[Tiny Fawn]]'''<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=84674 2015-04-10T17:16:15Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Claimed<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Ideology ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;'''Religion'''<br /> <br /> The best word to describe Brynhilde's religious beliefs would be &quot;Gods-fearing&quot;. She believes in the Twelve but does not actively worship any of them, although in her youth she gave homage to Rhalgr, according to her peoples' custom. Bryn believes that the Twelve have little involvement in or care for the lives of mortals, excepting that they are vengeful and sure to dole out justice to those who are cruel.<br /> <br /> She believes nonetheless that she has been favoured by Rhalgr and Halone all her life, a belief that causes her no small amount of grief.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Politics'''<br /> <br /> Brynhilde grew up in the militaristic culture of Ala Mhigo, and so was raised with a concern for the needs of the group, the unit and the nation above the individual. Her traumatic experiences of war and the warrior culture turned her away from this mentality, as she saw the worst that the 'greater good' mindset could lead to. She subsequently turned toward a firm belief in the worth of each life, and the irrevocable dignity of the individual.<br /> <br /> As such, she reviles politics that disregard the needs of the poor and disempowered. She holds contempt for those who support such politics, and particularly those who believe that it is acceptable to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde despises the lust for wealth, and is prone to distrust those who display it.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' : Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I call her 'Sister' for a reason. No other has earned the title. She is close to my heart, and will be the first I rush to in defense. She inspires, enflames and encourages in equal measure. And she also has a great arse.&quot; '''-- [[Steel Wolf]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Wulf? Ala Mhigo yet lives through her, and if you ask me Eorzea would be foolish to overlook that.&quot; '''-- [[Warren Castille]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Every drop of that woman's blood is precious. It flows thick with the life of Ala Mhigo.&quot; '''-- [[Berrod Armstrong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn? I owe her so much. If it weren't for her kindness, I'd likely still be on the streets. ''sigh'' As a person, you ask? The 'haunted, stoic heroine' makes for a good novel but a tiring friend.&quot; '''-- [[Brave Horizon]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I do not doubt she will be remembered as a hero. It matters not how much blood she has spilled: only that it came from the right people. Blood weighs more than gil, and there is so much gil tied to her head. It is only a matter of time.&quot; '''-- [[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=84070 2015-04-08T13:24:24Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Courting<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Ideology ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;'''Religion'''<br /> <br /> The best word to describe Brynhilde's religious beliefs would be &quot;Gods-fearing&quot;. She believes in the Twelve but does not actively worship any of them, although in her youth she gave homage to Rhalgr, according to her peoples' custom. Bryn believes that the Twelve have little involvement in or care for the lives of mortals, excepting that they are vengeful and sure to dole out justice to those who are cruel.<br /> <br /> She believes nonetheless that she has been favoured by Rhalgr and Halone all her life, a belief that causes her no small amount of grief.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Politics'''<br /> <br /> Brynhilde grew up in the militaristic culture of Ala Mhigo, and so was raised with a concern for the needs of the group, the unit and the nation above the individual. Her traumatic experiences of war and the warrior culture turned her away from this mentality, as she saw the worst that the 'greater good' mindset could lead to. She subsequently turned toward a firm belief in the worth of each life, and the irrevocable dignity of the individual.<br /> <br /> As such, she reviles politics that disregard the needs of the poor and disempowered. She holds contempt for those who support such politics, and particularly those who believe that it is acceptable to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde despises the lust for wealth, and is prone to distrust those who display it.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' : Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I call her 'Sister' for a reason. No other has earned the title. She is close to my heart, and will be the first I rush to in defense. She inspires, enflames and encourages in equal measure. And she also has a great arse.&quot; '''-- [[Steel Wolf]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Wulf? Ala Mhigo yet lives through her, and if you ask me Eorzea would be foolish to overlook that.&quot; '''-- [[Warren Castille]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Every drop of that woman's blood is precious. It flows thick with the life of Ala Mhigo.&quot; '''-- [[Berrod Armstrong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn? I owe her so much. If it weren't for her kindness, I'd likely still be on the streets. ''sigh'' As a person, you ask? The 'haunted, stoic heroine' makes for a good novel but a tiring friend.&quot; '''-- [[Brave Horizon]]'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=84069 2015-04-08T13:24:07Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;((editing for illustrative purposes!)) ((and again!)) (( x3!))<br /> <br /> Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Courting<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Ideology ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;'''Religion'''<br /> <br /> The best word to describe Brynhilde's religious beliefs would be &quot;Gods-fearing&quot;. She believes in the Twelve but does not actively worship any of them, although in her youth she gave homage to Rhalgr, according to her peoples' custom. Bryn believes that the Twelve have little involvement in or care for the lives of mortals, excepting that they are vengeful and sure to dole out justice to those who are cruel.<br /> <br /> She believes nonetheless that she has been favoured by Rhalgr and Halone all her life, a belief that causes her no small amount of grief.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Politics'''<br /> <br /> Brynhilde grew up in the militaristic culture of Ala Mhigo, and so was raised with a concern for the needs of the group, the unit and the nation above the individual. Her traumatic experiences of war and the warrior culture turned her away from this mentality, as she saw the worst that the 'greater good' mindset could lead to. She subsequently turned toward a firm belief in the worth of each life, and the irrevocable dignity of the individual.<br /> <br /> As such, she reviles politics that disregard the needs of the poor and disempowered. She holds contempt for those who support such politics, and particularly those who believe that it is acceptable to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde despises the lust for wealth, and is prone to distrust those who display it.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' : Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I call her 'Sister' for a reason. No other has earned the title. She is close to my heart, and will be the first I rush to in defense. She inspires, enflames and encourages in equal measure. And she also has a great arse.&quot; '''-- [[Steel Wolf]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Wulf? Ala Mhigo yet lives through her, and if you ask me Eorzea would be foolish to overlook that.&quot; '''-- [[Warren Castille]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Every drop of that woman's blood is precious. It flows thick with the life of Ala Mhigo.&quot; '''-- [[Berrod Armstrong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn? I owe her so much. If it weren't for her kindness, I'd likely still be on the streets. ''sigh'' As a person, you ask? The 'haunted, stoic heroine' makes for a good novel but a tiring friend.&quot; '''-- [[Brave Horizon]]'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=84068 2015-04-08T13:23:56Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;((editing for illustrative purposes!)) ((and again!))<br /> <br /> Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Courting<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Ideology ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;'''Religion'''<br /> <br /> The best word to describe Brynhilde's religious beliefs would be &quot;Gods-fearing&quot;. She believes in the Twelve but does not actively worship any of them, although in her youth she gave homage to Rhalgr, according to her peoples' custom. Bryn believes that the Twelve have little involvement in or care for the lives of mortals, excepting that they are vengeful and sure to dole out justice to those who are cruel.<br /> <br /> She believes nonetheless that she has been favoured by Rhalgr and Halone all her life, a belief that causes her no small amount of grief.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Politics'''<br /> <br /> Brynhilde grew up in the militaristic culture of Ala Mhigo, and so was raised with a concern for the needs of the group, the unit and the nation above the individual. Her traumatic experiences of war and the warrior culture turned her away from this mentality, as she saw the worst that the 'greater good' mindset could lead to. She subsequently turned toward a firm belief in the worth of each life, and the irrevocable dignity of the individual.<br /> <br /> As such, she reviles politics that disregard the needs of the poor and disempowered. She holds contempt for those who support such politics, and particularly those who believe that it is acceptable to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde despises the lust for wealth, and is prone to distrust those who display it.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' : Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I call her 'Sister' for a reason. No other has earned the title. She is close to my heart, and will be the first I rush to in defense. She inspires, enflames and encourages in equal measure. And she also has a great arse.&quot; '''-- [[Steel Wolf]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Wulf? Ala Mhigo yet lives through her, and if you ask me Eorzea would be foolish to overlook that.&quot; '''-- [[Warren Castille]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Every drop of that woman's blood is precious. It flows thick with the life of Ala Mhigo.&quot; '''-- [[Berrod Armstrong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn? I owe her so much. If it weren't for her kindness, I'd likely still be on the streets. ''sigh'' As a person, you ask? The 'haunted, stoic heroine' makes for a good novel but a tiring friend.&quot; '''-- [[Brave Horizon]]'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=84067 2015-04-08T13:23:41Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;((editing for illustrative purposes!))<br /> <br /> Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Courting<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Ideology ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;'''Religion'''<br /> <br /> The best word to describe Brynhilde's religious beliefs would be &quot;Gods-fearing&quot;. She believes in the Twelve but does not actively worship any of them, although in her youth she gave homage to Rhalgr, according to her peoples' custom. Bryn believes that the Twelve have little involvement in or care for the lives of mortals, excepting that they are vengeful and sure to dole out justice to those who are cruel.<br /> <br /> She believes nonetheless that she has been favoured by Rhalgr and Halone all her life, a belief that causes her no small amount of grief.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Politics'''<br /> <br /> Brynhilde grew up in the militaristic culture of Ala Mhigo, and so was raised with a concern for the needs of the group, the unit and the nation above the individual. Her traumatic experiences of war and the warrior culture turned her away from this mentality, as she saw the worst that the 'greater good' mindset could lead to. She subsequently turned toward a firm belief in the worth of each life, and the irrevocable dignity of the individual.<br /> <br /> As such, she reviles politics that disregard the needs of the poor and disempowered. She holds contempt for those who support such politics, and particularly those who believe that it is acceptable to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde despises the lust for wealth, and is prone to distrust those who display it.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' : Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I call her 'Sister' for a reason. No other has earned the title. She is close to my heart, and will be the first I rush to in defense. She inspires, enflames and encourages in equal measure. And she also has a great arse.&quot; '''-- [[Steel Wolf]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Wulf? Ala Mhigo yet lives through her, and if you ask me Eorzea would be foolish to overlook that.&quot; '''-- [[Warren Castille]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Every drop of that woman's blood is precious. It flows thick with the life of Ala Mhigo.&quot; '''-- [[Berrod Armstrong]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn? I owe her so much. If it weren't for her kindness, I'd likely still be on the streets. ''sigh'' As a person, you ask? The 'haunted, stoic heroine' makes for a good novel but a tiring friend.&quot; '''-- [[Brave Horizon]]'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Staelufre_Lysmerl&diff=83926 2015-04-07T20:06:03Z

<p>Bryn: /* Miscellaneous */</p> <hr /> <div><br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = Staelufre Lysmerl<br /> | image = Staewikiprofile.png<br /> | imagewidth = 250<br /> | caption = &quot;May prey find your path.&quot;<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = N/A<br /> | race = Miqo'te<br /> | clan = Seeker of the Sun<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = Mid-twenties<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Heterosexual<br /> | stat_3 = Occupation<br /> | stat_3_value = Hunter<br /> | stat_4 = Height/Weight<br /> | stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 0 ilms / 110 ponze<br /> | stat_5 = Diety <br /> | stat_5_value = Halone, the Fury<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Staelufre Lysmerl''' (pronounced /stail-OU-frey LEES-mar-ill/) was born on 10th Sun of the 5th Umbral Era (October 10th). Her name means &quot;Still Shore of the Bright Sea&quot;. She is a miqo'te who was born to one of the vagrant Jackal tribes in La Noscea, wandering through much of Eorzea with them during her childhood. She has kept the affinity to remaining in the wilderness over any form of civilization to this day, and has a very odd way of speaking.<br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #EB9F9F;font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;Basic Info&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> Not everyone can understand or relate to Staelufre. This is, at times, exceedingly frustrating to her. She speaks with a parlance that was invented and perfected by a hermit, and thus the mannerisms she uses are very foreign and often leading to misunderstanding. She has, however, been getting lessons on how to speak easier and has begun to become acquainted with a more common cant. Only adding to her oddities, she will avoid cities at a very unreasonable rate. At times, she also forgoes the comfort of houses and chooses to disappear into the wilderness for suns at a time. She prefers alcohol and fighting to any sort of minimal comfort, and excels in agility over brute strength or magick. Because Staelufre is terrible at remembering names, she often gives people her own &quot;nicknames&quot; derived from the roegadyn language.<br /> <br /> :&lt;small&gt;''&quot;He is prey; weak, frightened and unable to fight his way free. He becomes terrified and runs into the briars, then complains when they get caught in his fur. Such rabbits do not deserve pity, or mercy.&quot;''<br /> <br /> :''&quot;Oft, you are taken by the deep and churning tides. As they pull you below, to tumble you about, you must not fight. The sea is as nourishing as she is treacherous.&quot;''<br /> <br /> :''&quot;I find no small comfort in the shores of my kin. The apprentice and his bannermen honor me with mine namesake, but it is ever the freedom of the sea that I give myself to.&quot;''&lt;/small&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;75%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px;background: #F7A29E;font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''Likes''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F7A29E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Outdoors<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F7A29E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Sweets<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F7A29E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Knives<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F7A29E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Pink<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F7A29E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Fighting<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F7A29E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Dresses<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #F3C6B9;font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''Dislikes''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F3C6B9;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Crowds (and similarly loud noises)<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F3C6B9;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Cowardice<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F3C6B9;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Cities / tribes<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F3C6B9;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Authority<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F3C6B9;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Extravagance<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F3C6B9;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Loneliness<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #FAEDDF;font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''Skills''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FAEDDF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Perceptive to truer intentions<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FAEDDF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Hunting<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FAEDDF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Endurance or agility exercises<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FAEDDF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Whittling<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FAEDDF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Going, or remaining, largely unseen<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FAEDDF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Singing<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #EB9F9F;font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;Appearance &amp; Personality&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> : Staelufre cuts a slight figure, but nothing about her short stature is wasted. She is muscled and athletic in build, though short. Her skin is tanned and golden in complexion from both heritage and a great many days in the sun. With naturally pink hair and tail, though neither accept to being tried to tame. Her hair is fluffy and wild, and so often cut short or bound down by clips. Usually, after hunting, it's also caked in mud. Even more stunning than a girl with pink hair are her gold eyes. They glare at most of the world from behind long lashes, sharp and stripping. Even with the round face and fat, up-turned nose, the gentleness of her face is ruined by such intruding eyes.<br /> <br /> : In almost all situations Staelufre's garbed lightly, wearing little more armor than leather. If there's any metal to her outfit, it is to reinforce weak points such as her shins or forearms. Never does Staelufre show her back, as across it is an uneven and encompassing scar that stretches from shoulders to lower back. More scars mar her arms and hands, though she also commonly wears gloves. Staelufre never goes anywhere without at least a knife, either hidden or plain, and cannot stand to equally part comfortable realms without her most precious ring.<br /> <br /> : Staelufre most often stands slouched or with arms crossed, especially when in the presence of others. In crowds she is withdrawn, quiet and in corners. Anything more than five or six others and Staelufre simply tends to leave. She does not, under many circumstances, go into cities or crowded areas. She fears large numbers of people after being so withdrawn from civilization. It is to a point where she resents and hates any form of building or city, even at times preaching against the luxury of society. While she believes her words, she does also enjoy the luxuries that homes can provide. Beds and showers are much better than roots and cold lakes.<br /> <br /> : In one word, a sum of her personality would be paradox. She is innocent and violent, both a hunter and likewise utterly feminine. She is harsh in her truths, and warm in her lies. Staelufre is both wise when it comes to others, and utterly ignorant in how to interact with them. Introspective, yet starved for friendship. Should anyone offer her kindness, she will eagerly drink it up and follow at their heels thereafter. Being alone for so long has both driven her to want freedom and to equally want camaraderie. <br /> <br /> : One thing that is less fluid and contrary is her perspective on other people. People are either weak or strong, prey or hunters. Those who are prey she pities and sees no value in. Those who are hunters, she respects. Respect does not always mean Staelufre likes or trust them, however. After spending so long in the wild, she knows very well how to discern who is stronger and how to avoid confrontation. Unfortunately, she also strives to better herself at nearly every turn, so often has a deliberate cause and wish to throw herself into unfair situations just to come out stronger. This often makes her come across as rash, when the acts are in fact deliberate and she's always keenly aware of the very real danger of dying.<br /> <br /> : If in situations when speaking to an individual person she trusts, Staelufre's personality truly shines through. Her words are eloquent and well-chosen, her loyalty is unbearably strong, and her optimism unyielding. She gives advice as best she can and admits ignorance when she cannot. Pride does, at times, keep her from asking for help when she needs it. When speaking to an individual that Staelufre dislikes, she becomes guarded and calloused. Her words are gated, capable of meaning anything, and her lies are so smooth it's impossible to tell them from the half-true metaphors. Her ability to command her emotions in front of those who she deems weaker is impressive, as is her capability of detaching value to their life. Those who are weak, in her opinion, are better off dead. Should Staelufre be speaking, however, individually with a person she doesn't yet know well, she'll always regard them in the way she would regard a new hunting territory. Assessing their weaknesses and prying for strengths, seeking the balance of their personality to determine whether or not they are worth her time.<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #EB9F9F;font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;Combat&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> : Staelufre does not fight other people very well. She is more akin to the hunt, to employing stealth and surprise, than to fighting others one-on-one. The thrill of battle still runs hot through her, however, and she always enjoys a good fight. Even if it means getting beaten black and blue, she'll take on an opponent if nothing more than for the experience of it. Because of her inexperience in direct combat, she relies mostly on her larger skills. This would be agility and speed. Not getting hit is the biggest name of her game, and while she can take a couple blows they wear her down quickly. Training for combat is not much in hefting weapons and striking dummies. She trains for flexibility and endurance. Running, stretching, climbing; unorthodox things that keep her body in shape but often don't translate into direct physical combat.<br /> <br /> : Primarily, to defeat an opponent, Staelufre uses daggers. She looks for openings in armor first, and exploits any vulnerable spots. Due to being spry and nimble, reaching odd places isn't very difficult. What is difficult is getting close enough to cut without getting hit. So after a few slashes, Staelufre tends to back off and exhaust her opponent by letting them bleed out. To opponents she aims to kill rather than simply defeat, she usually aims for the neck or their gut. Blood is not something the miqo'te is shy of. If she aims to kill as well, it is even less likely that Staelufre will approach an opponent directly.<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #EB9F9F;font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;Biography&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> =====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;Tribal Years&lt;/div&gt;=====<br /> <br /> :: Born daughter of J'tyraka Nuhn in the jungles of La Noscea as J'adaeza, she had a relatively blissful childhood. Their tribe was exceedingly small, no more than forty people at once, and strictly nomadic. Primarily they traveled through La Noscea, but in her lifetime did build small crafts to carry them across the waters to find new hunting grounds in the Black Shroud. Because of the fact they were so small, it was required for every member of the tribe to be trained and responsible for many aspects of the community. From small things such as building fires, or to larger things such as teaching the children. It was expected, in her tribe, for men and women to both be able to hunt as well as mend wounds.<br /> <br /> :: As with all the other children, being trained to be a productive member of the tribe begun as soon as infancy ended. Her life was relatively easy, for all that a nomadic tribal life could be. She did not excel very well when it came to cooking or skinning creatures. She did not have much patience to learn to stitch clothes back together, and was often scolded for playing too roughly with the other children. Yet one day, she was brought to her mother's tent and given a choice of weaponry. This would be the weapon she would wield for the rest of her life in the tribe, trained in it until it became as much part of her as a limb. Only then would she be allowed to hunt. J'adaeza chose a spear, which was too large for her scrawny form, but stubbornly kept to it.<br /> <br /> :: To those of younger ages, one of the more experienced Tias became their teacher. He taught them how to use the weapons they chose, in a strict yet not unkind manner. J'adaeza at this time was awful with the spear. She commonly dropped it, or was much too loud when carrying it around. She was scolded almost constantly, given extra exercises to learn her weapon better, and not allowed to return to the fires until she finished them. It was punishing, but also rewarding. So early in age, she didn't become bitter by the experience, but instead elevated to enjoy the push of her body. To wield the spear was not a natural thing to the tiny pink-haired girl, but she progressed and became decent at it. Once proficient enough, the Tia then began to train her in hunting tactics and strategies. How to step quietly and place traps, the knowledge of sensing danger and so forth.<br /> <br /> :: At ten, as is traditional in her tribe, J'adaeza was taken on her first hunting trip. She was not permitted to strike at any creatures or wander on her own. She stuck closely to the side of one of the mature hunters, and while much of what she learned was applied, she found she had much more to learn. The thrill of the hunt sunk quickly and deeply in her heart, however, and it soon took her over. She became obsessed with hunting, and decided after but a few meager years of training to dedicate her life to it.<br /> <br /> :: This went against her tribe's custom, however. When J'adaeza's more relaxed chores and duties began to wane in favor to her hunting, she was taken aside and spoken to. At first, they only expressed concerned. Then, when she ignored their words and abandoned her other disciplines in arrogant need for the sport, they began to punish her in true. As an adolescent who, as pre-teens tend to be, was absolutely certain she knew what was best for her, J'azaeda rebelled against the obedience they demanded from her. This was not an uncommon thing at her age, even in the tribe, but it was still disruptive to a community so small. She was frustratingly single-minded and stuck to it. So one evening, after a particularly bad spat with her aunt, she decided to leave the tribe.<br /> <br /> :: Leaving itself wasn't terribly traumatic to J'adaeza. The tribe, at the time, was on a particularly wealthy streak in the Shroud. She took a sufficient amount of foodstuffs and her spear, and set off at the opposite direction. It was liberating, for a while, until she found that one of her half-sisters trailing slowly after her. Having heard of J'adaeza's leaving, J'adisa had soon departed for her own reasoning. Guilt and familial obligation forced her to look over this other girl, who had no skill in hunting or fighting.<br /> <br /> =====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;Death&lt;/div&gt;=====<br /> <br /> :: While J'adaeza and J'adisa traveled back to La Noscea, they found that life without a tribe was more difficult than previously imagined. While J'adaeza was a fair enough hunter, she was poor at every other practical application. Her rebellion became her own punishment, as her sister and her struggled to feed themselves or find proper campsites. There were many close calls to unsavory sorts and rabid beastmen, and J'adaeza gathered many colorful stories about swiping equipment from unsuspecting travelers.<br /> <br /> :: During such a colorful tale, she managed to cross paths with the wrong sort of folk. The story involved behind to why, and how the events unfolded, tends to change with each evolution of the story in present day; suggesting a reluctance to admit why or perhaps even a true confusion as to its truth. But what she does always tell, and seem to recall accurately, is the mutilation of her back. Tossed into the sea of Vylbrand, she nearly drowned. Miracle of miracles, she survived. Washed upon the beach with her back quickly growing an infection. Time for her at this point grew wildly inconsistent. A fever over-took her and she wandered in search of shelter or help. Her body was dying, already weak from her time in the water and what she was certain had been her death. Now, she was experiencing the agony of dying all over again.<br /> <br /> :: Here is where [[Vilsewaen Steinhoh]] rescued the dying miqo'te. She had no idea, for a long time, that she was even in the care of anyone. He tended to her in one of his camps in the lowlands of Vylbrand until she recovered enough to become lucid and aware of her situation. They spoke, and while she was still too weak to move did tell him of her sister and where their campsite had been before her near-fatal accident. J'adisa came immediately and helped Vilsewaen tend to J'adaeza. He spoke strangely, but treated them kindly, and offered more than enough hospitality that they felt comfortable staying at his side.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;Rebirth&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> :: Though the two half-sisters did not intend to stay with Vilsewaen long, his proficiency of living alone was more than they had. When he offered to teach them, they ended up agreeing. Thus it was that the two came under his tutelage, and the tutelage became something more. His patience and lack of social skills were precisely the right combination of dry and kind that the two bonded with. So when Vilsewaen, the wandering hermit that he is, said he was climbing higher to the La Noscean mountains he took J'adaeza and J'adisa with him.<br /> <br /> :: There is where J'adaeza's birth into Staelufre became apparent. Though she may had been on the physical brink of death before, with Vilsewaen's help she finally accepted that she will never again be part of a tribe. And as the hermit accepted these two lost girls into his care, he gave to them his traditions and philosophies as well. So J'adaeza and J'adisa came to be known, respectively, as Staelufre Lysmerl and Siehrova Brynstymm. The women were encouraged to be free and study whatever pursuit came to their heart, while their new father ensured their welfare and ability to look after themselves. So they developed into two opposites. Where Staelufre was wild, Siehrova was patient: Where Staelufre learned and strengthened her body, Siehrova was curious and expanded her mind. The two were dawn and dusk, and they both loved Vilsewaen as if he were the sky itself.<br /> <br /> :: The three were very happy for a long time. As was his nature, Vilsewaen would often leave the two to wander. Even attached to others, he was still a hermit at heart. But Staelufre and Siehrova did not seem to mind. Their growth became exponential as they explored the mountains of La Noscea, alone and away from any civilization. The two bonded until their differences expanded and then compounded, both taking pieces of each other until neither were sure which one began and the other ended. These are the happiest memories to Staelufre, with her ever-present sister and her wayward father. Each so dear to her that she would have rather died than be left without them in the world.<br /> <br /> :: Eventually Staelufre and Siehrova left La Noscea. Vilsewaen went with them as far as the Shroud, and from there they wandered to Coerthas. The cold weather did not suit Siehrova, but the stars fascinated her sister. Staelufre had always been fascinated by stars and their clarity in these northern grounds stole her heart away. They wandered wherever they wished, though often returned to their &quot;home&quot; in the mountains.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;The Calamity&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> :: About four years before the Calamity fell, Vilsewaen took in another rogue soul. While Staelufre isn't sure where the old man found [[Renee Becquerel]] - who was then Renaud - he certainly came to become a large figurehead for the elezen. The then-named Wakkeyha Syngronn became Vilsewaen's apprentice. This excited the first time Staelufre ever felt jealousy in another person. She had always thought of her father as belonging to their family, and here was an interloper to steal Vilsewaen's time and ideals away from their already precious moments. It frustrated her, and she harbored equal envy that Renee had the Echo while she did not. So when the Garlean forces threatened their doorstep and Renee announced her leave, Staelufre was overjoyed... until Vilsewaen announced he was leaving as well.<br /> <br /> :: She remained in the mountains of La Noscea until after Dalamud hit. Then she waited longer for Vilsewaen to return. Eventually, she became too anxious and left - parting with Siehrova for the first time in years. She traveled, seeing the cruelty and savagery that was brought on with total desolation. While uninterested in helping cities to rebuild and regrow, she did know that her skills as a hunter would do many well. So Staelufre took up many odd jobs, expanding her skills and honing her ability as a hunter to be met by the need and demand of others.<br /> <br /> :: This continued until the ships were rebuilt and the island reconnected to the rest of Eorzea. Then Staelufre left, wanderlust unable to be sated. She continued to work as a hunter for hire for a small time, building a thin and unimportant network of people who knew her by face if not by name. She abandoned it, however, when Revenant's Toll was being formed. Instead she returned to Siehrova and two journeyed there, to a place where Siehrova's genius and thirsty for knowledge could be met on a frontier that would also excite her more than any dusty library. For a time, Staelufre remained in Mor Dhona withe her sister. She did little other than wander and explore, doting upon her other half until such time that she became too thirsty for the hunt again.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;Present&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> :: So she left. She regathered her structure of hunting for meager favors or bits of gil, for things that she could not make or find herself in the wild. This was when she came to find, from Vilsewaen, that the long-left apprentice Renee Becquerel had started a Free Company. While the name the Coral Sea was appeasing to her, what truly interested her was the name of their home. It was named in her honor, supposedly, and while her desire to be free and away from any form of civilization was strong... the compulsion to see such a strange thing was stronger. So Staelufre wandered for her first time into the Mist, and quickly became lost.<br /> <br /> :: This was where she met [[L'aenoh Tia]]. Through a quick spiral of events, he introduced her to many others of the Coral Sea. Their relationship becoming something strong, she remained near to the Mist - begrudgingly - to also remain near him. Her first impression of the people was unpleasant. They commonly referred to her as &quot;Zhen's replacement&quot; or &quot;stray&quot;, and it happened so often and with so much repetition she accepted it as the views of all those who lived within walls. Dejected and hurt by their actions and calloused attitudes, Staelufre withdrew even further from any want to be apart of the Coral Sea or its people.<br /> <br /> :: It took much convincing and debate before L'aenoh was able to get Staelufre to join the Coral Sea's roster. She still argues that she's not properly a member. In her eyes, she has never been fully socially accepted. Yet she is officially documented in their applications, so is technically a member. Being with the Coral Sea has expanded those she met, as well, to most everyone that she currently knows. While she disappears for long times to hunt or do whatever else she wishes, she does commonly return to the Free Company house either for its luxuries or its company.<br /> <br /> :: Even more recent, she's been traveling to the Goblet on a frequenct basis. There is a select few of people who have caught her interest, and that she's certain hold answers they may not be sure that they have. As ever, she has a habit of finding ill fortune and then diving into it even deeper.<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #EB9F9F;font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;Miscellaneous&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> * She has a habit of naming people, and will eagerly explain the names she's given and their meaning to great detail.<br /> <br /> * Her favorite food is cake. Specifically rolanberry and chocolate flavored.<br /> <br /> * Odds are, if someone's in good standing with her, she will do almost anything that they request of her.<br /> <br /> * If you give her sweets, expect her to always look to you for more. (Don't feed stray cats, kids!)<br /> <br /> * Some of her other names include:<br /> :: J'adaeza Tyraka<br /> :: Skaenliht Lysmerl<br /> :: Klynskaet Lysmerl<br /> :: Steigifenix Lysmerl<br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #F3C6B9;font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''Rumours''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> ''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;border:0px solid; padding:8px;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;&quot;&gt;◢ Common and easily overheard, use freely&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;She's odd. Doesn't speak well, and ran off soon as she got her booze. At least she paid,&quot; &lt;i&gt;Merchant at Aleport&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Ah, aye, I know 'er. Got charged with poaching once. I remember, 'cause next day we found a couple of Redbellies hangin' from the trees not far off the road. Took forever to get 'em down,&quot; &lt;i&gt;Woodwailer in Central Shroud&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Yeah, she comes through here often. Sometimes she doesn't have gil and ends up having to barter pieces of jewelry. Her boyfriend or husband or someone always comes around a day or two later to buy the jewelry back,&quot; &lt;i&gt;Ferryman at Vesper Bay&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Sometimes she stops here, but never to take a chocobo. Avoids the damn things like the plague,&quot; &lt;i&gt;Any Choco-keep in the Sanctuaries&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;I keep telling her: No fishing in the ponds! You know what, when you find her, tell her that for me!&quot; &lt;i&gt;Frustrated Adder in Lavender Beds&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;&quot;&gt;◢ Moderately difficult to overhear, use sparingly or ask first&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;She's a poor thing. Sometimes she likes to soak in the waters here before she goes to trade over by the Wanderer's Palace. Her back is just a travesty for something so cute,&quot; &lt;i&gt;Worker at Camp Bronze Lake&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;You know, it's funny, I saw 'er 'round 'ere a lot. Just hangin' out, talkin' to th' farmers. Then up an' disappears. Ain't seen 'er since,&quot; &lt;i&gt;Farmer at Summerford Farms&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Ah, yeah, I've seen her. Well, heard is more like... Those two cats are damned loud...&quot; &lt;i&gt;Grimacing Yellowjacket Who Works Near the Eyes&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;That pink one? She comes in about once a moon to buy some cake. Real skittish, but always tips well!&quot; &lt;i&gt;Chef in the Bismark&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;&quot;&gt;◢ Very difficult or rarely overheard, ask before using&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;I don't know why, but sometimes she leaves offerings at Thal's Shrine. Won't speak to anyone, either. Just walks in and spends a few bells in silence only to leave,&quot; &lt;i&gt;Brass Blade on Highbridge&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Is the damnest thing. She looks just like one of my tribe sisters... But I could have sworn her dead,&quot; &lt;i&gt;Hard-working Tia in Wineport&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;I know the name. Commissioned some unique weapons. All pretty confidential, I'm afraid,&quot; &lt;i&gt;Blacksmith in Limsa Lominsa&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;&quot;&gt;◢ Rumors from the character's of other players&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Arcane magic around her? Forget about it. She's like... Way too angry about something involving it,&quot; &lt;i&gt;[[Harper Brightwind]]&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;I'm fairly certain she has little to no respect for the dead. Or for the living. Or any value for life itself given how quick she treats folk. And I'm pretty sure she doesn't know anything about privacy or secrets. Ever. Journals included,&quot; &lt;i&gt;[[Chaska Dakwhil]]&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;The pink one? She's absolutely terrified of me for some reason or another. Poor dear. I believe someone asked me if I might be there to take her away or something of the like. I am not quite sure why since we have never really met,&quot; &lt;i&gt;[[J'nangho Jhimei]]&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt;&quot;She is blessed with a lot of drive and ambition, all fueled with good cause. Lady Staelufre will take in everything around her, dare say some knowledge without reflecting on it becomes only chaos, though. Shall always try to be there and bring clarity to all her goals; may I never fail to protect her from the poisons.&quot; &lt;i&gt;[[Jancis Milburga]]&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt;&quot;Oh! Stae! They call her 'the Huntress'. Well, at least I call her that. Anyroads, she knows things. Things about predators and prey that I've only... felt but couldn't put to words. To say she's like magic on the hunt is doing a disservice to her instinctual talent. She's more miqo'te than my Matron.&quot; &lt;i&gt;[[R'sass Thras]]&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt;&quot;She know more about roegadyns than me. Her father is miqo'te with roegadyn inside. She lived with stars. She is most magic person I know but she not use it...I think. She make me feel life is different from how know. Give her fruit and share stories! Will like and have very many funs!&quot; &lt;i&gt;[[Flickering Ember]]&lt;/i&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt;&quot;Don't turn your back on her; she'll leap upon it in an instant.&quot; &lt;i&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf]]&lt;/i&gt;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #F3C6B9;font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''Relations''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;center&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Physical Attraction &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Desire &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F0F078;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Worship &lt;/center&gt; <br /> : &lt;center&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing &lt;font style=&quot;color:#BEC3BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; [[L'aenoh Tia]]: &quot;Ganzjaega Riklifaeld&quot; : A man she met in the Mist. Their beginnings were rather rough, though both held an attraction for the other since the moment they met. After some struggle with a rather cruel Keeper named Hnaba, they came together and bonded in a way neither expected. Ever since, the two have been inseparable. Staelufre has come to love him in true. She has no plans to deviate from his side, and goes to great lengths to ensure his safety. They were married on Feburary 28th.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; [[Vilsewaen Steinhoh]]: Her father, her mentor, her brother. He is the person Staelufre respects the most in her life, and strives to be like. It is a constant disappointment to her that she cannot follow in his footsteps, or become precisely alike him. Almost everything she does is to give him pride and prove herself worthy in his eyes.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; [[Siehrova Brynstymm]]: Her sister. Staelufre is wildly protective of her intelligent and kind kin. Their shared history has forged their bond into something that is unbreakable. She values Siehrova for her intelligence and quick wit, and admires her for being able to do so many things that she cannot even conceive possible. While her sister works on various projects in Mor Dhona, almost always consisting of magitek, Staelufre makes sure to provide her sister with every comfort and need she could ask for.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; [[Renee Becquerel]]: &quot;Wakkeyha Syngronn&quot; : Her sister, her rival. She is the apprentice of her father and her natural affinity to truth and ownership of the Echo has made Wakkeyha the favorite of Vilsewaen. In this, Staelufre is constantly jealous of her and irritated of her natural prowess with mysticism. She sees in Renee all the things she wishes she can be, and yet her sister is blissfully ignorant of such facts. Renee's fawning and doting over Staelufre as her own sister only makes her feel guilty of this, and oddly endeared to the woman.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; [[Tiergan Vashir]]: &quot;Wynztier Eifaufre&quot; : A brother, strong and bound by both love and loyalty. Originally a strange man, she became endeared to him after a long talk about the Lotus. Some of his earnest personality began to shine, and with it Staelufre saw someone of noble heart. She has since followed him throughout much of Eorzea on bizarre adventures to save friends or return them home. He has since named her &quot;Steigifenix&quot;, and they've become bound in a sibling-like love for one another.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F0F078;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; [[Telos]]: &quot;Guolstyrm Grymhoh&quot; : Someone who holds the answers to many of her questions. He's treated her fairly, and kindly, and for this she holds to him a sense of loyalty. There's something that makes others frightened of him, but whatever wariness this caused has been abandoned. He has earned to her a place in her heart as an idol: Someone she is willing to follow without question and with idealistic devotion and has come to accept him as a man who will be God.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Jancis Milburga]]: &quot;Solkeim Brynroega&quot; : Her friend. Jancis and she first met through L'aenoh, and the healer has proved nothing but kind and stalwart. Even in the heat of battle or its gross after-effects, the woman never seems to waver. Even in the grossest of situations, Jancis is a shining beacon for her to orient herself. Staelufre remains loyal to her, and has never had cause to question this. She plans to ever be.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Ja'ren A'lenthin]]: &quot;Arengybet Haerzhylt&quot; : Their relationship begun on a rocky note. Miscommunication and estranged feelings made the two incapable of seeing eye-to-eye at first. Yet, when entrusting Ja'ren with a mysterious Void artefact, the two began a strange journey that solidified their friendship. Unexpected circumstances brought them even closer, and Ja'ren teaches her much of her magick and control over it. She ever admired Ja'ren, though also finds him foolish at times.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: &quot;Doenruht Formnwust&quot; : Staelufre's teacher. After Zaius insulted her mate by beating him in battle and tying him to a bed, she sought Zaius out to seek revenge. With original intentions of killing him, she was instead impressed by his technique and strength. After agreeing to teach her, and a couple lessons, she's come to trust the Keeper entirely. He shows to her an amount of care and yet willingness to let her learn. Because of that, she gives him an amount of blind faith many would advise against.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Teld're Eska'aldren]]: &quot;Myrganais Gesprheti&quot; : The seer, as she called him, is a strange and recent friend. He is mercurial and ever-shifting. In just one sun, she saw many sides to the man and is fascinated by each of them. The curiosity likewise expands to his various mysteries and entanglements he's entered himself in. She has spent an increasing amount of time in his company and the company of his friends, and each moment has only made her loyalty to him grow. She is determined to be a stalwart friend at his side.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Mikh'a Elakha]]: &quot;Saelbwaent Sylbtoum&quot; : The gentle shadow was someone who first left his mark after healing her during her original spar with Aiouxdaux. The experience was a painful one, but after meeting a second and third time, he won her over with his quiet presence and gentle gestures. She is desperate to learn magick from him, and to please him, and to be a great many things. She admires Mikh'a in the way she admires Telos: She wishes to both emulate him and make him proud of her at the same time.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Aiouxdaux Beaumont]]: &quot;Weichnsthal Merlnebel&quot; : The dervish doctore was someone she first bonded with after a sparring bout that had left both of them nearly dead. She understands him rather well, despite knowing so little of him. She thinks him someone of great amusement and deadly skill, and so looks up to him quite a bit. He seems to have many heartaches, and the two have shared no small amounts of promises between each other. She recognizes him as both peer and leader, as someone who she shall fall behind in combat and leap towards in conversation. He's a beacon, to her, though she worries what will happen when the sorrow he hides swallows him up.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[J'azhar Tia]]: &quot;Blynulm Wakknberk&quot; : Introduced to her through Sylas, the young member of Jackal tribe was originally supposed to be a source of information. He quickly charmed her not only with a sense of his kindness for their mutual friends, but also his innocent manner of speech. It seems their friend circles have merged, for which Staelufre is only thankful, as she's ultimately fond of J'azhar's fretting and warm personality. She is envious of him, for it seems everyone is loving and affectionate of J'azhar, and yet she also is so utterly endeared by a man she views as whole and perfect that she wishes him to think well of her in return.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Leanne Delphium]]: &quot;Weinspaer&quot; : The appointed &quot;best friend&quot;. After having scolded Staelufre on ill social behavior, L'aenoh assigned the two of them to be friends from then on out. It's been somewhat uncertain ground, but the hat-clad woman is such a different presence that Staelufre help but agree she's fine friend material. Much is unknown about Leanne, though she manages to keep amusing Staelufre.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Faolan Woodlock]]: &quot;Nezelcwin&quot; : A man she hardly knows. He smells of campfire smoke and forests. This initial impression leads Staelufre to wanting to know more. After recent events that led her to witness Faolan's way of healing, and the knowledge he witnessed Dhemgeim's death, she's only more intent on prying beneath that mask of his.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[R'sass Thras]]: Her student. A young miqo'te whose tribe has disbanded, she was intent on learning to hunt. The reverence Sass has for her is baffling and, as she believes it, misguided. But it is still a pleasant and entertaining thing to teach another her methods of hunting.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[R'ostam Tia]]: Relative to R'sass, Staelufre finds him hot-headed and brash. His silent behavior, she knows, is entirely a front for a confused and conflicted young man. She hopes to teach him a little of fighting, though also knows that she is by far the least capable of giving him what he needs to know to make a better life outside the tribe.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#BEC3BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Memeli Meli]]: &quot;Toffvann&quot; : A powerful lalafell and magnificent braggart. She holds little respect for this person, but does recognize in her the potential to do much. They haven't shared much but in passing, though Memeli's ability to find trouble and also find her way out is always worthy of admiration.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#BEC3BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Finecia Hawke]]: &quot;Blahntrachyn&quot; : A peculiar hyur. Staelufre does not trust Finecia in the way she would never fully trust a dragon. Though she wears her past plainly, there is always an uncertainty to what happening in Finecia's mind. She is, at least, a reliable healer.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#BEC3BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[R'lexia Thras]]: &quot;Lihtleita&quot; : A quiet miqo'te who has not revealed much about herself. While she is Finecia's mate, Staelufre is not yet sure of Lexia's mettle. She seems determined, but there is a weakness and hesitance in her actions that makes Staelufre wonder.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#BEC3BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Chaska Dakwhil]]: &quot;Tenkoeya&quot; : Ja'ren's mate and a person Staelufre always wonders about. While mute, her wisdom and cunning is unprecedented. Or because it is because of her inability to talk that Chaska has a way of thinking unparalleled. Either way, Staelufre owes deep respect to Chaska, though knows the two of them are unlikely to ever become friends.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#BEC3BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Franz Renatus]]: &quot;Iyrnfystsyn&quot; : After having dealt with an unpleasant elezen, the two came to a mutual understanding. She does not truly wonder after the man, but does at times wonder at his strength. He has, at the very least, the presence enough for her to take his word as truth.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#BEC3BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Oscare Iono]]: &quot;Blanabrenn&quot; : Another she knows to be a Garlean. She does not particularly care for this dark-skinned hyur, but he has never done anything to upset her either. At best, she knows him as Jancis' friend.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]]: &quot;Wybhaerz&quot; : An officer of the Coral Sea. Upon their first meeting, he seemed kind enough, though at their second and every meeting after, he insists on calling her &quot;Stray&quot;. Staelufre has expressed her displeasure with this sentiment, and refuses to forgive him for being unable to listen to her or respect her.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Sigurd Rainecourt]]: &quot;Bremlohr&quot; : A pitiful little hyur. His weakness makes her dislike and distaste for him very obvious. She thinks that it is a shame, for he has many strong allies, but will never reach to such heights himself. She currently wants to kill him.<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #EB9F9F;font-size:14px;color:#6B5344;&quot;&gt;Footnotes&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> : Tumblr: http://stillshore.tumblr.com<br /> : Faceclaim: [http://stillshore.tumblr.com/post/109046339712/emilybador-emily-bador-for-lizzy-clothing-by Emily Bador]<br /> : Voiceclaim: [http://youtu.be/TpUP0jjicqY You Are the Moon - The Hush Sound]<br /> : Theme Music: [http://youtu.be/VKrYOUhOeaI Hope in the Air - Laura Marling]<br /> : Theme Music: [http://youtu.be/6k8es2BNloE Little Black Submarines - The Black Keys]<br /> : Theme Music: [http://youtu.be/TybeFBV7awc Upside Down - Paloma Faith]<br /> : Love Song: [http://youtu.be/oP-H36bsK2M A Thousand Years - Christina Perri (Cover by Angela July)]<br /> <br /> : Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Chachanji_Gegenji&diff=83877 2015-04-07T17:39:54Z

<p>Bryn: /* Miscellaneous */</p> <hr /> <div>{{LanInfoBox<br /> | citizenbg = #ECCA67<br /> | namecolor = #5F5F5F<br /> | titlecolor = #5F5F5F<br /> | titlebg = #CACFA5<br /> | titlebg1 = #ECCA67<br /> | bg1txtclr = #5F5F5F<br /> | titlebg2 = #ECCA67<br /> | bg2 = #FFFFFF<br /> | bg2txtclr = #5F5F5F<br /> | bg3 = #000000<br /> | bg4 = #FFFFFF<br /> | border = #000000<br /> | citizenship = Ul'dah<br /> | name = Chachanji Gegenji<br /> | title = The Littlest Hero<br /> | image = Chachamug.png<br /> | imagewidth = 250<br /> | caption = Barachanji, as drawn by [[Berrod Armstrong]]<br /> | main_job = Paladin<br /> | crafting = • Armorsmith&lt;br&gt;• Blacksmith<br /> | server = Balmung<br /> | role = Tank<br /> | gender = Male<br /> | race = Lalafell<br /> | clan = Dunesfolk<br /> | age = 16 (Says he's 19)<br /> | height = 2 fulm, 9 ilm<br /> | weight = 47 ponze<br /> | eyes = Violet<br /> | hair = Green with white highlights<br /> | complexion = Lightly tanned and freckled<br /> | build = Surprisingly burly<br /> | features = Muscle tone on a Lala!?<br /> | race = Lalafell<br /> | clan = Dunefolk<br /> | fc = The Coral Sea<br /> | guardian = Byregot, the Builder<br /> | sexuality = Heterosexual<br /> | occupation = Hero Wannabe<br /> | education = Home-schooled<br /> | marital = Currently Taken <br /> | alignment = Lawful Good<br /> | rep = Pretty Popular?<br /> | items = • Self-crafted blunt Mogblade&lt;br&gt;• Self-crafted Usagi Armor&lt;br&gt;• Cactaur Earring&lt;br&gt;• Single Lalafellan Bracer<br /> | strength = 8<br /> | pdef = 10<br /> | dex = 4<br /> | mdef = 8<br /> | prowess = 7<br /> | luck = 6<br /> | magic = 1<br /> | intelligence = 3<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Chachanji Gegenji''' ''(32nd Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon)'', also known as &quot;Chachan,&quot; is a young Dunesfolk Lalafell from Doma who ultimately seeks to become a great hero and, in doing so, protect all those he cares for - along with everybody else if he can manage it. While not the sharpest sword around, his childish determination and almost completely selfless goodwill towards others seem to be able to bring a smile to even the most cynical of people. Couple that with his surprising strength and constitution, and you have a kind individual who is more than willing to overcome any obstacle in order to see his friends smile.&lt;br/&gt;<br /> &lt;br/&gt;<br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Basic Info&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> Chachanji Gegenji is the youngest son of Zozonji Gegenji, the most recent head of a family of Doman weapon and armorsmiths, and Jijinya Jinya, aspiring daughter of a middling Ul'dahn merchant family who seeks to spread knowledge of the family's wares throughout all of Hydaelyn. He is preceded by his older brother Gogonji Gegenji and his older sister Nininya Ninya, leaving him in the position of spoiled youngest child with not much expected of him.<br /> &lt;br/&gt;<br /> &lt;br/&gt;<br /> Chachanji, like his siblings before him, was trained since he was old enough to hold a smith's hammer to follow in his family's footsteps. As such, he is surprisingly muscled and tough for a Lalafell, along with being quite the competent smithy. However, his rugged form is offset by his baby-like face and his childish, almost romantically-minded beliefs. He firmly believes that he would rather use what he crafts himself and protect others, rather than merely foist them upon those selfsame people for coin. And it was this belief that ultimately resulted in him traveling to the tumultuous city of Ul'dah, where the plights of the downtrodden there has only served to strengthen his beliefs.<br /> &lt;br/&gt;<br /> &lt;br/&gt;<br /> One can now often find Chachanji running to and fro about the desert city, usually running errands tasked to him by the Adventurer's Guild by way of the Quicksand's own Momodi. When he's not doing that, he can most likely be found in the company of the surprising number of friends that he has accumulated thus far during his stay. With his eagerness to help and genuinely caring disposition, it's no small wonder that so many would count the Doman Lalafell amongst their allies. Not to mention there are a few that he stubbornly considers his friends, whether they like it or not.<br /> &lt;br/&gt;<br /> &lt;br/&gt;<br /> At Chachanji's side often enough is stalwart, little &lt;b&gt;Gran&lt;/b&gt;; a baby behemoth that has quickly become the Lalafell's heroic sidekick-slash-mascot. Originally an oddity that was handed off time and time again between vendors and easily-tricked consumers across Eorzea, the little purple porker has somehow wound up under the Lalafell's care. He's not complaining, though, considering the ample supply of entertainment and treats. Whether or not he's actually a baby behemoth or a piglet made up to look like one is still up in the air.<br /> &lt;br/&gt;<br /> &lt;br/&gt;<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;75%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Likes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Playing the hero. <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Helping others.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Playing with his baby behemoth, Gran.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Just hanging out with friends.<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Dislikes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Seeing people in trouble.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Not being able to do/know things.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; The Monetarists.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Being left out.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Taking medicine.<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Other&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Alignment: Chaotic Good<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Favorite Food: Yellow Drops<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Favorite Drink: Champion Chachan<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Favorite Color: Yellow<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Appearance &amp; Personality&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 0px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Quirks&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> : &lt;ul&gt;<br /> : &lt;li&gt;A bit of an oblivious dork, zeroing in on things that catch his interest and often missing things that haven't. Due to his training as a smith under his father, this often include focusing on someone's arms or armor.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> : &lt;li&gt;Speaks with a cobbled-together &quot;Eorzean accent&quot; that he's picked up to hide his Doman heritage. While it slips when he's suitably distressed, he's gotten quite used to using it and maintains it more often than not.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> : &lt;li&gt;While relatively fluent in Eorzean thanks to the Garlean occupation, he has a harder time wrapping his head around more complicated words (and names) and often breaks them down into oversimplifications, like &quot;in-keg-neato&quot; and &quot;thundermentals.&quot; Others he mispronounces as part of that &quot;Eorzean accent,&quot; and has stuck to them out of habit - &quot;halp&quot; and &quot;swording&quot; being two of the most common.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> : &lt;li&gt;As a little hero to be, Chachan often jumps in to try and &quot;halp&quot; people whenever there's a problem, even if he can't solve it. This has included an incident where he tried to talk a thief out of being a thief. This often leads to him taking on more than he can handle, and is likely to lead to him getting frustrated and throwing a fit.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> : &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 0px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Strengths&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> : &lt;ul&gt;<br /> : &lt;li&gt;Energetic and positive, always eager to go out and make things better.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> : &lt;li&gt;Always willing to lend a hand, which often leads to him doing all sorts of tasks and errands.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> : &lt;li&gt;A loyal, if oddball, friend who will always try to be there for them.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> : &lt;li&gt;Surprisingly knowledgeable about armor and weapon materials, and knows his way around a smith's hammer.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> : &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 0px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Weaknesses&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> : &lt;ul&gt;<br /> : &lt;li&gt;Terrible decision-maker, used to family making the big decisions and cleaning up his messes.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> : &lt;li&gt;His friendliness and willingness to help also makes him easily fleeced and taken advantage of.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> : &lt;li&gt;A bit of a crybaby, and can shut down if things go south for him.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> : &lt;li&gt;While he's been learning how to use sword and shield to protect people, he hasn't learned some of the &lt;i&gt;other&lt;/i&gt; necessary points to help people, leading him to a couple &quot;round peg, square hole&quot; situations.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> : &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Biography&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 0px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Childhood&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> : Chachanji, like his siblings before him, was born in Doma and taught by his parents in the ways of business and metallurgy. However, it was silently understood that the eldest - Gogonji - would take over as family head once Zozonji and Jijinya stepped down. However, he was still expected to aid in the smithing of the arms and armor that was his family's lifeblood, so any slacking on that front met with strict discipline from his father. As such, his skill in smithing so no less than his siblings, though most of his economic and business lectures were oft spent daydreaming about fighting dragons and saving princesses.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : Such heroic ideals extended to what little free time was afforded to him between his lectures, where he liked to play hero - swinging around a stick or one of his smithing hammers to defeat whatever dastardly shadow or bush that dared to cross him. Such adventures often resulted in him breaking something or injuring himself, ready to be pounced upon by his dour-faced father. However, more than one punishment was dissuaded by his elder brother Gogonji, who sought to protect the freedom that he lived vicariously through his younger brother.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : As such, Chachan latched on to his older brother more than anyone else, often seeking to remain as close to his eldest sibling during lectures and nagging the future head of the family into playing with him. He was not unlike a Chocobo chick, always pattering along a couple steps behind his brother. For in his young eyes, Gogonji could do no wrong, and the mental acuity of his older brother - a trait inherited from their mother's side, though it was a resource that seemed exhausted by the time Chachanji was born - always left the little Lalafell in awe and wonder.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 0px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Teenage&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> : So, it should come as no surprise that the most shocking event in Chachanji's young life was when he overheard a heated argument between Zozonji and Gogonji. The normally quiet and studious Gogon was suddenly voicing his disinterest in taking on the family business! He believed that simple weapons and armor paled before the might of tactics and knowledge, which had the added benefit of having uses outside just combat. He spoke of the Arcanists of the south seas, he described tales of the Scholars of Nym. Spearheading the manipulation and control of information, he argued, was a better goal than stubbornly relying on antiquated weaponry - already dated against Garlean's magitek advances, even as the Garleans themselves snapped up the family's wares.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : Chachanji retreated as the fight continued, afraid of being discovered or - worse - dragged into it. All he knew was that, shortly after that, Gogonji disappeared from their demesne, leaving naught behind but one of his two Cactaur earrings on Chachan's nightstand. The upset young Lalafell tearfully approached his father for clarification, for any information on where his older brother had gone to, but was gruffly dismissed and ordered to redouble his efforts on his studies. For after all, which Gogonji gone, it fell upon the second (and only other) son to take up the family business. <br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : What little free time Chachanji possessed before then all but evaporated. From dawn till dusk, he was either at the forge learning how to bend metal to his will or trapped behind a desk to droning and confusing lectures on proper business practices. And, while Chachanji would still dream of being a hero, he found himself frequently wondering where Gogonji was. What he was doing. If he was happy.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : As such did the next five years pass, with Chachanji's mind often drifting to thoughts about his wayward elder brother. His mental deficiencies continued to harangue his parents, and the matters of finance were soon hefted upon his older sister Nininya, who showed much more mental aptitude for it, though she bemoaned her fate nonetheless. As such, the forge became the center of the youngest Gegenji's world. Until, after a particularly vivid recollection of the argument between Gogonji and their father, Chachanji decided he had suffered enough.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : Like his brother before him, Chacha confronted his father in within the smoky confines of the family's forge. However, his complaints were much more whimsical than calculating, more fanciful than fiscally sound. To the bright-eyed youngster, it was obvious the Domans held no love for Garlemald, so why not support the Eorzean Alliance more openly? Why not take up the arms they so lovingly crafted and defend Doma, Ul'dah, and the rest of Hydaelyn from their oppressors rather than just turn around and sell them to the highest bidder!? Buyers who included the Garleans themselves!<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : Chachanji remembers little of how the rest of the argument played out, either too upset to remember or having actively refused to commit it to memory. All that he knew that he was on a ship to Ul'dah, to the land of his mother, to do more to help people than just offer them a fine blade for a price. Once there, the gap between the haves and the have-nots only inflamed his passion. He quickly found work with Momodi, taking tasks to try and make each day a little bit better for the locals - all the while dreaming of doing something bigger and better.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : And yet, every once in a while, he'd look out through his bedroom window and wonder. How was his family doing? Where they okay? And what of Gogonji, who had still heard naught of even in the rumor-laden bustle of the Quicksand?<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 0px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Present&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> =====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 0px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;''Ul'dah Small Things''&lt;/div&gt;=====<br /> <br /> : Imagine Chachanji's fear, then, when he heard of the razing of Doma. While he and his father had separated on less-than-friendly circumstances, those nightly musings were proof enough that he still truly cared for his family. So, when the refugees came to Ul'dah, Chachanji dropped everything to go see them - only to find they had been barred from the city just like the Ala Mhigans. Chachan himself almost ended up being ejected from the city along with them due to his heritage, but it was Momodi again who came to his rescue with paperwork proving the young Lalafell a properly registered adventurer under her employ and thus exempt from the ousting. Of course, the Doman Lalafell has still managed to end up in a poor spot or two due to this, and he quickly learned to keep his heritage quiet to avoid any more unneeded complications.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : Despite that, the decision to travel to Ul'dah seemed to be mostly prosperous for the little hero-to-be. He's managed to make many friends during his stay there (with an oddly disproportionate number of them being Sultansworn), made a bit of a name for himself as an able hand around Ul'dah, and even began his training to become a Paladin under the watchful eyes of [[Warren Castille]], [[Roen Deneith]], and (hopefully soon) Ser [[Coatleque Crofte]]. He's even found a sort of pseudo-family in his &quot;adopted big sister&quot; [[Leanne Delphium]], and slowly came to see the Hourglass as a sort of second home to replace the fallen Doma.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : However, it was not all sunshine and rainbows as Chachanji would often try to make it seem. With his family trundled off to Revenant's Toll with the rest of the Doman refugees, he often found himself wondering if he should rejoin them and help them recover before following his own dream. Not to mention that his penchant for wanting to help as many people as he can leads to its own litany of problems - from dealing with a duel between [[Evangeline Primrose]] and [[Aiden Church]] to [[Romy Leonhardt]]'s losing of an arm and subsequent requesting of a reinforced gauntlet. His overwhelming desire to help as many people as he could, coupled with his often lacking ability to do so, resulted in two rather childish tantrums - one turned against his own adopted sister, who was slowly spiraling into depression.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : Even his childish dream of heroism through becoming a Paladin has had several unexpected snares. Most of it stemming for a conversation with Ser Crofte when he sought her council as a third mentor. Her insistent questions poked obvious holes in his childlike dream, yet revealing a curious determination beneath the veneer. She tasked him with a Trial of Purpose - to find out '''why''' he desires so much to become a Paladin and defend people - and it has led him to having deep conversations with both Ser Warren and Ms. Roen. Conversations that forced him to re-evaluate his reasons, and seek out why he was so dead-set on still fulfilling his childish goal.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : Why did he need to become a Paladin above all else? Couldn't he continue helping people as he did through Momodi and the Adventurer's Guild? It had been fine enough, but at some point he had wanted more. And he knew finding out when that point was would be important for understanding his tempered desire for Paladinhood.<br /> <br /> =====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 0px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;''Coral Me, Maybe?''&lt;/div&gt;=====<br /> <br /> : In a bid to get away from Ul'dah, what she believed to be the source of her growing depression, [[Leanne Delphium]] retreated to the sanctuary of her Free Company &quot;The Coral Sea&quot;: their manor in Mist. At her own request - along with his own desire to try to cheer her up - Chachanji began to make frequent trips to the Coral House. Without even noticing, he began to integrate with the myriad of interesting folk there and even got invited to attend the wedding between their First Mate [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]] and [[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]]. At some point, he quietly approached them and applied to join their ranks.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : But even before he was inducted amongst their number, he had a hand in aiding them. He stepped forward when they asked for help in dealing with a cult of madmen who sought to use people as little more than cattle to have aether drawn from. His journey into one of their hideouts to save the captives would be his first bonding moment with [[Jancis Milburga]], who seemed the only one in their four-man team that seemed to agree with his non-lethal preferences. Together they all reached the deepest depths, and apprehended a crazed Lalafell and his harp.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : He stepped in again to help after he learned of a great tragedy that had befallen the Coral Sea. Not long after the wedding, Dhem took a turn for the worse due to a pre-existing condition - and the desperate bid to save her resulted in the loss of her life. Having just won the Grindstone a sun or two before learning this, Chachanji took a large chunk of it and proffered it up to the widower Tau to aid in funeral preparation along with his condolences and a somber request to be there at the funeral. After they had so openly accepted him and invited the little Dunesfolk to their wedding, he felt it was the least he could do.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : It was also through Coral House where he crossed paths again with the bombastic pink-haired Lalafell [[Memeli Meli]], who had he encountered what seemed like moons before in a one-off incident at the Quicksand. She seemed to be just as energetic and carefree as ever - until the day after he had been tricked into attending Meli's all-girl slumber party and forced into pajamas and makeup. What started as a covert operation to her room to reclaim the clothes left there, he stumbled upon a drained and disoriented Memeli and quickly learned of her aetheric imbalance and the danger it presented to her. His fears for her health and welfare only grew stronger when she had a second such &quot;attack&quot; in the Quicksand. He interjected then, offering his help and nearly demanding that the pink-haired Lalafell seek help for her problem.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : Their relationship slowly deepened as Memeli's condition grew worse - she began losing days at a time to slumber and her aetheric imbalance ate away at her hair and skin, the latter being something unknown to him until he finally convinced her to show him the reason behind her sudden interest in hats and hoods. He refused to leave her side, and continued to press for her to seek help along offering whatever he could himself. It's no small wonder then that, even despite his kinda-sorta relationship with [[Yukumazi Mikazi]] that had been borne from a timid kiss at the slumber party, the two would fall into a more serious relationship. Chachanji officially started dating Memeli after a quiet conversation out in front of Coral House, after a surprisingly touching Pie Swap.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : To add to this rapidly spreading web of relationships and connections, another individual entered his life during all this - on a trip back to Ul'dah to continue his mentorship under Ser Warren and Ms. Roen, no less. This was the Doman-raised Plainsfolk [[Virara Wakuwa]], who he found seeking the Holyfist at the behest of her Master... in order to kill him. Shock gave way to worry and then concern - not for the Holyfist, but for Virara herself - as he learned of her past and her stubborn belief that one could only rely on one's self. He has since been seeking to show her the strength in helping others, and to teach her the power of friendship starting with offering his own. She was originally hostile to his views, but has become much more open to his words after their fateful duel outside the walls of Ul'dah over their differing opinions - even going so far as to take on one [[Dren Ghonne]] much in the same way he did her.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : The roller-coaster of fate still had much in store for the youngest Gegenji, however. Not suns after the Pie Swap, he learned that the cultists had returned and kidnapped both Ms. Jancis and the masked fortune-teller [[Iskierka Stormspeaker]] to be used as their latest captives. While he was visibly upset about being detoured into dealing with the many aether-draining machines first, Chachan joined the fray and aided in setting back the cultists' plans. Shortly after that, he would head once more into the breach, this time with the Coralites successfully seeing the return of both their kidnapped members.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : And the hits didn't stop there, though they did begin to turn much more positive. A bit of the conversation between Meli and himself after the Swap came to mind when fellow Coralite [[Sigurd Rainecourt]] announced an expedition into the Wanderer's Palace. The little Lalafell tagged along and, in doing so, learned from the enslaved tonberries that his older brother had once come through there - in fact, having aided in freeing them from the yoke of oppression under their horrible King. In seeking more information, Chachanji echoed his brother's path, though this time he was rescuing them from the Mamool Ja. While he learned little on his brother's current whereabouts, the youngest Gegenji took solace in the fact that his brother was still alive.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : Bolstered by such news, Chachanji finally executed his plan for a surprise cheering-up party for his &quot;adopted&quot; sister Leanne, who had started getting help for her worsening depression. It turned out to be a rousing success on many fronts, not only did the Miqo'te seem to start smiling more and being an all-around happier person, she and Chachan adopted the wayward Virara into their little oddball &quot;family.&quot; In addition, who should attend but Ser Coatleque Crofte, allowing Chachan to finally approach her about the findings of his Trial of Purpose. While initially nervous, the following meeting with the Sultansworn in her Ul'dahn office resulted in his official recognition as a Free Paladin.<br /> <br /> =====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 0px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;''Pink-Convenient Truths''&lt;/div&gt;=====<br /> <br /> : With the return of Jancis, along with the help of a few others within Coral, Memeli managed to recover from her aetheric imbalance and returned to her normal, bombastic pink-haired self. While this would be cause for celebration, this also meant a sharp uptick in her pranks and antics. Which led to Chachanji being witness to one, but two duels that followed her recovered strength, wherein he learned just how out-of-hand she could become in the heat of battle. One was a (initially) more friendly match between Meli and Virara where he intercepted a flaming claw that would've pierced the latter's chest, and the other a much angst-ridden clash against the spurned Koporo that almost ended tragically via fireball overkill. While the youngest Gegenji managed to step in and prevent both potentially fatal blows, the fact that Memeli always seems upset about his doing so has become a bit worrying. And that issues are not just between the Lalafellan couple.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : In fact, the fallout of the fight betwixt her and Koporo has actually soured Chachanji's relations with the Lalafellan Sultansworn, with the latter going so far as to blame Chachanji personally for all the recent downturns in his life. Tensions have arisen even with Ser Warren and his newly wedded wife [[Sei Castille]], with their warning of the boy's favoring of his sometimes-violently erratic girlfriend. Sei even went so far as to consider their relationship a mistake and that Chachan should seek to control Meli's wild tendencies, much to the Dunesfolk's chagrin. He adamantly believes that he isn't favoring Meli over anyone else he cares about, and would certainly rather guid her to more responsible decisions over an out-and-out attempt to force his will upon her.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : Such concerns came to the fore as Little Lady's Day drew ever closer, an event that was nerve-wracking enough for the little Lalafell considering he planned to give both Memeli and Virara gifts in return for their Valentione's Day chocolates (Meli's gift requiring the assistance of fellow Coralite [[Jajara Jara]]). A misunderstanding over one of Meli's numerous teasings and flirtings resulted in confusion over the state of their relationship, confrontation over what both Lalafell wanted out of it, and an eventual reconciliation. However, the other subject of the teasings - Virara, whose understanding of love and relationships was even worse than Chachan's - didn't quite come out so unscathed. In fact, before she declared the events of the day never happened, the youngest Gegenji discovered that the Plainsfolk may have feelings for him as well.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : Memeli had demanded that Chachanji to give her gifts when her heart wavered, to talk with her when they had disagreements. Most of all, however, she had demanded that he not be willing to let her go - even going so far as to be willing to fight for her. But as Virara left the room that sun, Chachan couldn't help but wonder: would she do the same for him? A worrying thought, considering the results of the &quot;friendly&quot; match between the two female Lalafell before. While the purple-haired Plainsfolk wanted to simply forget the day's events, the green-haired Dunesfolk was left wondering whether he should speak with Memeli about them.<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : So, while things are certainly looking up for the little Lalafell, they also seem to become more complicated. His new status as Free Paladin is both empowering and humbling, for he knows he has a long way to go before he can protect all those he cares about. His circle of friends and adoptive family continues to expand, but with it comes the heartache when one of them is at odds with another. And there is still the matter of his older brother - who he seems unable to find any concrete information on. Where is Gogonji, and what new complications will arise if or when Chachanji finally finds him?<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Miscellaneous&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Rumors&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;border:0px solid; padding:8px;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;&quot;&gt;◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;An easy mark, that one, if you need some coin. Jus' be quick outta there before th' waterworks start, eh?&quot; -- ''Pearl Lane denizen''<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;That goofy little green-haired kid running around? I think he helped me with my groceries once. Was suspicious at first, worried he was gonna nick an apple or something.&quot; -- ''Sapphire Avenue regular''<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Oink!&quot; -- ''Gran, the Baby Behemoth''<br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;&quot;&gt;◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Now you ain't heard this from me, but I heard that there's a couple Domans still 'round here, even after they were told to shove off. We've got it bad enough without them trying to sneak their way back into our city!&quot; -- ''Rumormonger''<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Who, Chachan? He's been makin' trips up here ta Revenant's Toll now 'n again. Methinks he jus' tryin' ta catch Papa's eye, he is.&quot; -- ''Nininya Ninya, Older Sister''<br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;&quot;&gt;◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;You know, I think I've seen another Lalafell that looks like that one staying at the Quicksand. Green hair, purple eyes, everything.&quot; -- ''A Limsan merchant''<br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #ECCA67;&quot;&gt;◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> ''Please feel free to add your own rumors!''<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;I'll do what I can to teach him. My concerns aren't with his learning, but with the world he has to face afterwards.&quot; [[Warren Castille]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;He reminds me of someone I used to know. And I miss her. I hope he never forgets who he is now, come what may. Actually... I am hopeful that he will remind others what they have long forgotten. &quot; - [[Roen Deneith]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;...I want to steal Gran.&quot; - [[Steel Wolf]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;It's my sincere hope that one day, Chachanji will be one of the finest heroes of his generation, so I can get the perks of having known him in my old age.&quot; - [[Artemis Newton]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;He's so sweet, as his little pet! He really seemed to adore Mikh'a! Never seen a man get so smitten over a baby.&quot; - [[Lilithium Altair]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;He don't need it from me, but I'll watch his back. Ul'dah needs more people like him, that really care about other people without nothing in it for them.&quot; - [[Ha'uruh Nunh]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;He's just like the drink we named after him! Fizzy, sweet, and just tart enough to make you notice! I think he's Madam Momodi's favorite champion!&quot; - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Sir Gegenji is brave and has the rare sight to see value in everyone. I admire him greatly far before he came for me. Even reminds me of Cici a little... except shorter. And manly. Younger, too. But, ah, he has a lot of heart and hides it not. I would follow him anywhere in wish his hopes would be fulfilled. - [[Jancis Milburga]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;... He's strong... And kind. My hand remembers the day we fought. An unforgettable will to protect. I want to face him again.&quot; - [[Virara Wakuwa]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;He's a sweet lad. As much as I enjoyed their display, I can't deny that I'm quietly pleased that Chachanji beat the musclemen tae the title of Mr Eorzea. Heh. Although with that said, he's fairly built himself, particularly for one of the smallfolk. 'Tis a bit odd tae see.&quot; - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Relations&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;center&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&lt;/center&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; [[Leanne Delphium]], aka &quot;Ms. Hat&quot; - The two of them have kind of &quot;adopted&quot; each other as siblings, and care for each other deeply as such. When she's happy, he's happy and seeing her distressed upsets him - so the consecutive blows to her life and overall outlook have been extra hard on the little Lalafell. As such, he'll do almost anything he can to cheer her up and try to remind her that there are many people out there that really care about her. Her &quot;little brother&quot; definitely included. Best frands forever, Ms. Hat.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; [[Warren Castille]] - Chachanji's arms teacher, who saved him from assault by angry bee outside Ul'dah, and now serves to teach him how to fight with sword and shield. If he knew what it meant, the Lalafell might even admit to having a platonic man-crush on the Free Paladin, whom he sees as both strong and righteous.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; [[Roen Deneith]] - Met by happenstance through Gran bumping into her, Roen has become Chachan's second teacher, the &quot;Free-Sworn&quot; having that heroic heart that the Lalafell so admires. Whenever he sees her, she seems to be helping people, which is exactly what he wants to do. She's also been teaching him how to ride his Chocobo, Avenger.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; [[Memeli Meli]] - The overly cheerful demeanor and seemingly boundless self-confidence of this bombastic pink-haired Lalafell initially grabbed Chachanji's interest, and a series of incidents involving her aether going wild made him realize how scared he was to lose her. Now they're together, though Chachan's still not entirely sure ''how'' it happened. Something involving Yellow Drops?<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Ha'uruh Nunh]] - Good ol' Howl. Chachanji met him through Ser Warren, and has quickly forged a friendship with the guy. Though the man's brief stint as the opposite gender confused the little Lalafell, the reasonings for it and the Miqo'te's more subdued nature as of late has little Chachan trying his best to bring a smile to Howl's face and bring him in closer into his circle of friends.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Virara Wakuwa]] - In an already bizarre roster of folks Chachan calls friend, Virara is exceptionally odd. Possessing a monstrous strength (and appetite, he's come to find...), she seems more focused on fighting and relying on one's self. Yet, when he hears her talk of her Master, as much as she says she wants to kill her, he can't help but think there's something more there. He seeks to deter her from such a fatalistic reunion and show her a different way - and the power of friendship and helping others.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Jancis Milburga]] - One of the many &quot;princesses&quot; of the Coral Sea, Chachan honestly considers Jancis a wonderful person and a good friend. The Conjurer's gentle and friendly nature is so very admirable to the little Lalafell, and he would do much to ensure that she can continue to help others unhindered. He went so far as to prove that point when he sought to rescue her and another Coralite from a band of cultists and their aether-draining machines.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Artemis Newton]] - One of the first folks Chachan met in Ul'dah, and one of the first to attempt to improve his swordplay and point him on the path to Paladinhood. Her myriad skill sets and knowledge on multiple matters (either personally or knowing someone who does) has been helpful to the little Lalafell to learn more about Eorzea in general.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Ninifae Nira]] - Met through Ms. Artemis, Nira helped Chachan through his first few days in Ul'dah almost as much as the Hyur! He's always in awe of her seemingly vast amounts of knowledge, and is most likely the first person besides his own brother that he'd think of when it came to booksmarts. With the latter still MIA, that means Nira holds a special place as the person for Chachan to turn to when he needs to know something.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Flickering Ember]] - While their first meeting was a bit of a terrifying one - the Roegadyn having reverted to a feral state - Chachan felt a strong desire to help calm her down so that she could be helped by the Coral medical staff. Ever since, he's tried to keep an eye out for his much larger new friend, doubly so since she lacks sight. If she ever needs help, Chachan would certainly be among the first in line to give it.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Coatleque Crofte]] - Chachanji has his eyes on this predominant Sultansworn to be his third teacher. Her calm and collected approach, along with her apparent ability to always know what to say or do, being something he wants to emulate. He has approached her about this and been given a &quot;Trial of Purpose,&quot; and where this leads for the both of them is still up in the air.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Shas Tarry]] - A Sultansworn that Chachan met through Leanne and has come to see as quite the friend and another example of how close Paladins in general are to his heroic ideals. She's been there for him almost as much as Leanne herself, and is quite close to being bumped up on this list.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Romy Leonhardt]] - Another Sultansworn that Chachan thought was actually fully-fledged until he heard she was, in fact, still in training. Though he may question her motives and sense of humor at time, she's both strong and reliable. Though, with the recent loss and reattachment of her shield arm, he's been a little more worried about the lady 'Sworn.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Kage Kiryuu]] - A fellow Lalafell that both got Chachan accidentally entered into his first Grindstone, and served as his adviser when he had his first big fight with Leanne. The guy seems a bit distant at times, but Chachan thinks they're on a good track to becoming fast friends, and possibly even smithy buddies!<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Aiden Church]] - A Sultansworn hopeful Chachanji came across in an interesting incident at the Quicksand. The farm boy's short temper and overzealous nature continues to exasperate the little Lalafell, but the Hyur's dream also resonates with him. As such, Chachan has found himself trying to keep an eye out for Aiden and keep him from blowing his chances. This has the added effect of the spritely Lalafell somehow being the straight man in most of their interactions. <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Alexaria Whiteraven]] - Helping save a Lalafell from freezing to death from being a dumb is a great way to gain some measure of respect in his eyes. She's also helped him with the strange rabbit stone he received in the mail, though she was a bit dodgy in her advice. While he's not ''completely'' sure of the lady, he likes her well enough.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Koporo Aporo]] - Meetings between these two Lalafell seemed to always quickly devolve into arguing over whether Chachanji should be able to keep his pet baby behemoth, Gran, or not and usually consisted of personal jabs and derisive nicknames. Even after beating &quot;Mumbles&quot; in the Grindstone and getting a promise to not harass him about Gran, the other Dunesfolk continued to rub him the wrong way. The final straw happened during the Halone pilgrimage, and has all but ruined any remaining goodwill Chachan has for the older Lalafell.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Roysia Stone]] - A Sultansworn-in-Training that started her training at the same time Chachanji started his own. First they were &quot;rivals&quot; to see who would complete their goal first, though Rose ultimate won that particular race. Then she and Leanne dated, and the subsequent breakup that left his &quot;Big Sister&quot; depressed and heartbroken immediately soured the Lalafell's opinion on her. Should he see her around again, she's getting the biggest kick to the shin Chachan can manage.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Evangeline Primrose]] - Originally thinking the Elezan possessed a good heart, her actions have continued to tarnish his opinion of her. The fact that she and Leanne are quite at odds isn't helping matters much, either. He still holds out some hope that she'll learn what she's doing wrong, but that candle is guttering out quickly.<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Gallery&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> &lt;center&gt;<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> File:Chachangallery1.png|Chachan's first steps into Ul'dah<br /> File:Chachangallery2.png|Careless words about Doman heritage lead to a standoff<br /> File:Chachangallery3.png|A strange purchase leads to a new friend<br /> File:Chachangallery4.png|Swording practice with Ser Warren<br /> File:Chachangallery5.png|Getting riding lessons from Miss Roen<br /> File:Chachangallery6.png|A quiet moment on Genuflect Rise<br /> File:Chachangallery7.png|MS.HAT+CHACHAN BEST FRANS 4EVR<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> &lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Footnotes&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> : '''Fun Tidbits:'''<br /> : * Won the Grindstone on January 3, 2015! His winnings went towards a party for his friends, and to help Coral House after learning of a tragic event that befell them...<br /> : * '''Shock!''' Chachan gets his first kiss on January 10th at [[Memeli Meli]]'s slumber party! [[Yukumazi Mikazi]], Chachan's first girlfriend!?<br /> : * Got a drink at the Quicksand named after him on January 14th! The Champion Chachan is a mix of sweetwater and fruit juices. It's bubbly, sweet, and just the right amount of tart too!<br /> : * Crowned Mr. Eorzea at the first Mr. Eorzea competition of 2015 on April 14th! How a Lalafell won against Highlanders and Roes? Who knows!?<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : '''Theme Song''': [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1z4JfxFb6c Baby Elephant Walk]<br /> : '''TV Tropes''': [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheRunaway The Runaway] [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheIdealist The Idealist] [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HeroicWannabe Heroic Wannabe] [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/KidSamurai Kid Samurai] [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/KidHero Kid Hero]<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : &lt;br/&gt;<br /> : Templates by [[Bancroft Gairn]] and [[L'aenoh Tia]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Berrod_Armstrong&diff=83876 2015-04-07T17:34:30Z

<p>Bryn: /* PC Rumors */</p> <hr /> <div><br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = Berrod Armstrong<br /> | image = [[File:Fantyberry.png|350px|thumb|left|]]<br /> | imagewidth = <br /> | caption = Berrod Armstrong.<br /> | title = <br /> | gender = Male<br /> | citizenship = Ul'Dahn <br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = Early Twenties<br /> | stat_2 = Name Day<br /> | stat_2_value = 11th Sun of the First Astral Moon<br /> | stat_3 = Guardian<br /> | stat_3_value = Rhalgr the Destroyer<br /> | stat_4 = Occupation<br /> | stat_4_value = Leader of the Astral Agents<br /> | stat_5 = <br /> | stat_5_value = <br /> | stat_6 = <br /> | stat_6_value = <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Character==<br /> ===General===<br /> <br /> [[File:Berrod Armstrong Complete.png|350px|thumb|left|Berrod at the Silver Bazaar. Artwork done by Liucen/Berrod Armstrong]]<br /> <br /> Berrod Armstrong is a displaced Ala Mhigan highlander who leads a Free Company that operating out of the Goblet in Thanalan. Until recently he suffered with amnesia and lived life as a crude-mannered street thug who hailed from Pearl Lane in Ul'Dah. Prior to his acquisition of the company, his day to day life consisted of seeking means of survival in post-Calamity Eorzea.<br /> <br /> ===Appearance===<br /> <br /> Berrod is a tall and solidly built Highlander male who reaches a proud height of six fulms and five ilms. His body is at its physical peak, wrapped in two hundred and sixty-nine ponz of bulky, well-worked muscle. His most distinguishable feature is the shock of red hair on his head, shaved at the sides and tied into a compact tail at the back. When let down, the hair reaches down to the middle of his back. Bright green eyes peer from behind an oft-folded brow, the prelude to a rather roughly handsome face accented with a neatly trimmed red beard about his hard, square jaw.<br /> <br /> <br /> His name tells no lies, both the Highlander's arms are powerfully muscled and rather large, with moderate vascularity and a ruddy dusting of hair along his corded forearms. They end in big calloused hands with scarred knuckles -- a testament to both hard labor and training. He proudly sports a prominent chest (also red-swept with hair), a broad back and a well-developed core that tapers slightly at the waist before expanding into trunk-like thighs and calves. While the intricacies of his form are usually obscured by his leather pants, harness and boots, Berrod's big frame is enough to go by.<br /> <br /> ===Amnesia===<br /> Given the enviromnent that he spent his period of amnesia in (Pearl Lane and the streets of Ul'Dah), Berrod had developed a rather crude, rough, violent and short-tempered personality. The man was as easily pleased as he was angered, however, and found enjoyment in simple things like sharing a meal with friends. <br /> <br /> <br /> When in a good mood, Berrod was often crudely flirtatious and prone to levity, known for his loud and scandalous barks of laughter. As anger took over he was quick to resort to violence, no matter how imposing his target was. The Highlander was no stranger to obscene language and had no qualms about belting out profanity -- regardless of who was around.<br /> <br /> ===Recovery===<br /> Berrod now comes across as a serious no-nonsense fellow, though he has his rare moments of levity and other juvenile pursuit. Where his temper was once short and his reactions overt, he now tends to hide most of his reactions behind a solid wall of solemn regard. The wall is not permanent, and tends to fall in the private presence of close friends and lovers.<br /> <br /> <br /> Berrod is a persistent and hardworking individual, willing to do what it takes to achieve a goal. This manifests in his tendency to work long hours at whatever job he finds as well as train incessantly until he is satisfied with his level of progress -- this has not changed from the period of amnesia to the period of his recovery.<br /> <br /> ==Combat==<br /> ===General===<br /> <br /> [[File:Berrod Punch JPG.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Artwork by Liucen/Berrod Armstrong]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Berrod was the lone student of an aged, surviving member of the Fists of Rhalgr. His fighting style employs powerful blows delivered skillfully with his fists and feet, fueled by the muscles about his frame. He believes in committing his entire body to the fight, and tends to have an advantage when closer to the ground during a melee. <br /> <br /> <br /> The Highlander is also adept at the use of aether in order to attain a heightened state. Through this augmentation he is able to land faster and more devastating blows -- usually laced with a lightning aspect. A great deal of his strength lies in his actual physical power and endurance, which generally allow his hits to land hard and let him take more punishment. His techniques are clever and flexible, often making a fight with him a challenging puzzle of blows.<br /> <br /> ==The Chakras==<br /> ===The Chakras during the Amnesia Period===<br /> <br /> [[File:Silhouette.png|300px|thumb|left|Berrod had mastered the use of three of his chakras, and had been actively training to master the fourth, during his amnesia. Artwork by Liucen/Berrod Armstrong]]<br /> <br /> In a bid to understand why he was able to generate occasional surges of lightning from his fists, Berrod discovered that six out of his seven chakras were already opened. He correctly deduced that he had trained quite hard to open them before he lost his memory. Unfortunately, having the chakras open did not give him instant control over the destructive abilities they grant.<br /> <br /> <br /> Berrod began working on them again from scratch, undertaking intense training and meditation to touch and harness his open chakras one by one. The first he gained control over was his Root, allowing him to aspect the aether flowing through him to earth and gain quite an increase in his endurance, toughness and tolerance for pain. After some more training, Berrod found that he could get dirt to actually cling to him and form a protective layer of sorts. Satisfied with the results, the Highlander moved on to work on his second chakra.<br /> <br /> <br /> After quite some time and several trials Berrod managed to grasp use of his second chakra, the Sacral Chakra. He saw an instant upsurge in his everyday stamina and energy levels, though not without cost. Given the nature of the chakra, he had gained a significant increase in his appetite for physical pleasures such as food, drink, men and women. Curbing his enthusiasm was a challenge, but one he had decided to rise to. Control of his Sacral Chakra had granted him the ability to heal himself to the extent of seeing injuries knit together and vanish before his eyes. The use of the chakra required him to store aether within it to be expended as healing energy. Once it had been expended, the aether needed to be stockpiled once more. Typically, it took Berrod two to three days for his Sacral to be ready after being spent.<br /> <br /> The Highlander finally managed to master his third chakra as well, the Solar Plexus Chakra. The Chakra governed his will and sense of self, further fueling his drive to become stronger. It instilled an odd sense of discipline within him, regarding his training. Through the Solar Plexus, he gained full control over the lightning which he had only been able to occasionally generate before. <br /> <br /> One moon after returning from a long journey, Berrod experienced a happy accident during training that allowed him to grasp his fourth Chakra, the Heart. The experience was quite unlike the discovery of the previous three. Unlike the others that he had to learn to unleash, the Heart provided a steady and powerful flow of aether that he had to learn to suppress. As empowering as it was, the volume of aether and his lack of control over it resulted in quite a bit of injury to himself. His first exercises involved constantly and consciously keeping the aether at bay, but recent progress in his training has allowed him to do so without dedicated thought. The aether contained within the heart alternates between fire aspected and unaspected, depending on how passionate Berrod is about the battle when it is released. <br /> <br /> Berrod had not yet mastered the Heart; he had ceased his aggressive approach toward it in favor of a slower, safer and more refined method. Much to his displeasure, he admitted that it may take him a matter of years to attain mastery over it. It remained the main subject of his training, and a desperate, double edged gambit in heated battle.<br /> <br /> ===The Chakras during the Recovery Period===<br /> Berrod's recovery has led to him remembering exactly how to access and effectively utilize all six of his open chakras, though he does so with discretion, reverence and discipline. Given that he had re-mastered the first three during his period of amnesia, not much more improved in terms of his skill with them.<br /> <br /> [[File:Sixchakras.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Berrod's recovery has led to him remembering exactly how to access and effectively utilize all six of his open chakras. Artwork by Liucen/Berrod Armstrong]]<br /> <br /> His struggle with the Heart evaporated with the recovered knowledge of how to hold the flow at bay and control exactly how much of it he allows into his blows. Regardless of his skill with it however, he still utilizes it only in times of need, given its nature to exhaust after granting strength.<br /> <br /> Berrod also remembered his grasp on the fifth Chakra, the Throat, which aspected the aether flowing through him to wind. With it came augmented speed, flexibility, and the very odd ability to amplify his voice for the purpose of chanting inspirational mantras. While nowhere near as effective as the magic of a Bard's song, his mantras contain the ability to grant a slight augmentation to the vigor of those who hear it. He has demonstrated the power of the Throat only once after his recovery, and has not seen reason to use it since.<br /> <br /> The sixth chakra, the Mind's Eye, is something that the Highlander has chosen to keep shrouded in mystery. During his single demonstration of it, a bright glow emanated from between his eyes, drawing a chilling comparison to the third eye of the pure blooded Garleans. What purpose it served was left unexplained.<br /> <br /> Berrod will speak at length of the legend of the seventh chakra and usually debunk it as a myth, a story of power that only the most special can achieve. He has pushed to his limits and found nothing beyond the sixth -- or so he says.<br /> <br /> Regardless of the plethora of abilities granted by his open chakras, Berrod exercises a heavy measure of restraint in terms of their use. He has stated that while numerous and powerful, the abilities are not without their limit, given that they depend on the aetheric capacity of the user. He has stressed that opening chakras are good for increasing the capacity, but the power granted is not infinite. With overuse, a monk's spirit will eventually run dry. In that light, he approaches each challenge with only as much force as it takes to get through it -- opening higher tiers of power as needed. <br /> <br /> Usually, it just means punching and kicking a lot.<br /> <br /> ==Tendencies==<br /> ===Likes===<br /> ::* Quiet and diligent meditation.<br /> ::* Hard training and sparring; he's always up for a fight whether it's friendly or not.<br /> ::* Spending time with his lover -- doing anything, from sparring to the most mundane of tasks such as laundry.<br /> <br /> ===Dislikes===<br /> ::* People who seem to think that they're better than others without proving so first.<br /> ::* Weak individuals who would cower helplessly before putting up a fight.<br /> ::* Sweets.<br /> <br /> ===Hobbies/Talents===<br /> ::* Training and sparring.<br /> ::* Teaching.<br /> ::* Doing maintenance work for buildings and property.<br /> <br /> ==Relationships==<br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> Berrod has no surviving family at present.<br /> <br /> ===Friends/Lovers===<br /> <br /> [[Caleb Agron]] was a guest at the lounge who Berrod had set his sights on making a one night conquest. The plan went awry as the two Highlanders ended up growing quite close -- close enough to eventually become lovers. Despite the many tests that their relationship has endured and regardless of their often conflicting personalities, the pair remain involved with each other to present day.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Caden Agron]] , the twin brother of [[Caleb Agron]]. The beginning of Berrod's acquaintance with the Highlander was turbulent due to a bit of early deception on Caden's part. The twin posed as his brother to seduce Berrod, which almost shattered the twins' relationship. It took several moons for Berrod to trust Caden again, but since the man's recent move to Thanalan, the two of them have resolved their issues and grown close.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Zindelo Tarantella]] is the eldest of three 'siblings' who form a performing troupe. The Dusty Dancer was one of the few who didn't balk to Berrod's intimidation and would not succumb to his attempts to establish dominance. It earned him a strange sort of respect from Berrod, and an even stranger attraction. Ill discretion on Berrod's part led to a one night tryst between the two, which oddly enough secured Berrod's loyalty to Zindelo as a friend. Though Berrod regards Zindelo a bit awkwardly at times, he genuinely enjoys the Highlander's company.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Sarij Rahzersyn]] , who Berrod affectionately refers to as 'Flowers', is a Sea Wolf who was once a guest at the Spectrum Lounge during Berrod's time there. Berrod befriended Sarij during his stay, and has remained his friend ever since -- even through periods when Sarij had been called out to sea for moons at a time. The two have shared a bed on more than one occasion, but it has not affected the closeness of their friendship. However, Berrod is prone to being a bit abrasive to him at times.<br /> <br /> ===Friends/Acquaintances===<br /> <br /> [[Avenio Naemig]] was Berrod's 'boss' of sorts at the Spectrum Lounge, given his partnership with [[Corin Winterborne]] at the time. In the early days Berrod tended to be careful around the blond Highlander, even more so given his attraction toward Corin. It did not stop him from developing a fierce respect for the man as a fighter. After the events that led to Berrod leaving the lounge, he saw nothing of Avenio for several moons. It was by chance that he met the other in Ul'dah and took the the opportunity to immediately recruit him to the Astral Agents. The two have developed a friendship since then, the earlier tension between them long forgotten.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[C'eleni Meztli]] first drew Berrod's attention while she was desperately searching for one of her colleagues. The seeker hired him despite his gruff interaction. Since then, they have run into each other a few times. Berrod considers her to be a good person, but remains concerned that her upbeat and optimistic nature leaves her open for disaster.<br /> <br /> [[Dev'to Mikah]] was an acquaintance through recruitment, introduced to him by [[Tefh Jinjahl]] . Berrod identified with the Keeper's seemingly carefree nature at first; he enjoyed training and simply loitering about with him. Later on, Berrod began to notice something significantly unstable about the young Keeper and opted to keep a subtle distance between them. Nevertheless, they still remain friends.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Gerik Aston]] is an acquaintance mostly through Caleb, but Berrod finds the man's carefree nature intriguing. His first impression of the man wasn't at all favorable; Gerik had loudly hailed him out when he had been trying to meditate for the first time. It shattered his concentration and set his progress back by hours. Later on, Berrod became rather envious of the amount of time Gerik had been spending with Caleb, only to find out that the two had only been engaging in juvenile and playful shenanigans. Exposure to Gerik's happy-go-lucky nature has incubated a bit of protective instinct toward the Highlander. <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Grave Shadow]] - An enigmatic Hellsguard with whom Berrod has had a roller-coaster friendship, toeing on both ends of dislike and affection. The pair tend to enjoy casual conversation at the Quicksand, and work with one another in a professional capacity when a situation calls for it. <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Horace Rook]] has only made a few appearances in Berrod's life, but each of them has been extremely significant. The mysterious Midlander has an odd habit of showing up when Berrod is stuck in his development, and is indirectly responsible for Berrod's discovery of his chakras. For a time Berrod believed that Rook was the one who trained him before he lost his memory, but the Midlander revealed that to be untrue. Regardless, Berrod treats the man with a respect he reserves for few others.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[I'sen Tia]] was introduced to Berrod via I'sen's partner, F'ivahl. Berrod did not have much interaction with him until I'sen took up healing at the Grindstone Tournament. Seeing the Seeker show up every week to tend to the competitors very quickly earned Berrod's respect. Eventually I'sen joined the same company as Berrod, allowing them to work together more closely. Through that, I'sen became Berrod's student in the ways of Pugilism. Whether I'sen suspects it or not, Berrod intends to introduce him to monkhood.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Ioakim Tarantella]] is the second of the Tarantella siblings, the adopted brother of [[Zindelo Tarantella]]. Berrod met the man during the Grindstone Tournament and developed an initial dislike of him, based on his insistant nature regarding healing. Following a gentle suggestion from [[Caleb Agron]], Berrod gave Ioakim a chance and moved from outright dislike to casual regard. Only after his affair with Zindelo did Berrod pay Ioakim proper respect; the two had quite a heated discussion over the subject that led to a fight -- a fight that Berrod lost. From then on, Berrod regarded Ioakim as a friend to be protected...even from himself.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Jael'li Erisha'an]] and Berrod seemed to be fated for rivalry since the day they met in Ul'Dah. Much to Berrod's surprise, it wasn't the first time he had met the energetic and headstrong Keeper. Jael'li apparently worked for Berrod before his memory loss, something that the Highlander has worked very hard to dismiss -- much to Jael'li's displeasure. He prefers to focus on the present, which involves becoming stronger by the day and hoping to stay one step ahead of the rapidly developing Keeper in his training.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Kayllen Stormbringer]] was a bounty hunter with whom Berrod had a few non-hostile chance encounters. Berrod could not explain the underlying dread and unease he felt around the Midlander, but through interaction with him, eventually discovered that Kayllen was one of the key players in the events that led to his memory loss. He did not begrudge the man, for the life before didn't really exist for him. Instead, they established a mutual respect for each other and moved forward as friends.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Lottie Forsaidh]] was an acquaintance through the Grindstone Tournament; Berrod began taking notice of her as she healed alongside [[I'sen Tia]]. He has a somewhat child-like respect for her decorum, and does his best to be 'proper' when addressing her -- though he finds no shame in allowing her to see his naturally crude ways. He isn't as invested in her well being as he is with other friends, but will still aid her should she express the need for it. <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Osric Melkire]] showed up before the Grindstone Tournament one evening and asked Berrod his counsel based on some of the Highlander's writings. Since then, Berrod has engaged the energetic Midlander in a spar and has come away quite impressed. He intends to observe the man's development, and use it as a model for others aspiring to become adept in the art of the fist.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Tefh Jinjahl]] is an aquaintance gained off of a chance meeting. The Keeper's strange ways intrigued Berrod to the point of quiet amusement. For a time he maintained a wariness around her, given her ability to seemingly appear out of nowhere. Over time, however, he grew somewhat fond of her and did his best to give her what advice he could to aid her survival in the unforgiving environment of Ul'Dah. <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Teld're Eska'aldren]] - Though Berrod often blandly refers to the Miqo'te as an 'acquaintance in passing', he tends to enjoy the sparse-worded yet profound conversations that spark between them. He has described the fellow as 'one of the few respectable patrons' in the Quicksand, though would not be so quick to grant him that opinion directly.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Val Nunh]] met Berrod on bad terms, but through fighting the two gained a mutual respect for one another that has since then become friendship.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Warren Castille]] and Berrod seemed to simply cross paths quite often before an intense match at the Grindstone cemented Berrod's respect for the Highlander. His respect for him has only grown since then, though whenever asked about their 'friendship' he simply answers that they have an 'understanding'. Berrod now oversees the Grindstone tournament under Warren's leadership. <br /> <br /> [[Zachary Evans]] - A young midlander who Berrod has taken on as a student. Berrod saw an incredible amount of potential in the fellow and decided to teach him in the Fists' ways. Despite having every appearance of wishing to kill him during almost every lesson, Berrod firmly believes that Zachary can achieve much more than most -- something he conveniently neglects to mention to him.<br /> <br /> ===Enemies===<br /> <br /> [[Quur Vizani]] is an enemy of Berrod's own making. Having struck the man for no more than his own impatient whims, the way Berrod Carried himself earned him Quur's distaste. When he was called out on his less than appropriate behavior, the two men had a bit of a fallout, and have not actively spoken to each other since.<br /> <br /> ==Rumors==<br /> ===Common Rumors===<br /> ::* &quot;He left Ul'Dah to go work at some fancy place in La Noscea.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;I heard that he spends almost all his time training. You'd think he'd be good by now.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Watch out for that one, he's been around.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===Moderate Rumors===<br /> ::* &quot;The man's always in street and bar fights, it's like he can't stop.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;He sells himself on the street and pickpockets -- I heard he robs people in alleyways, too.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Saw him smacking around a woman he was with, how weak is that?&quot;<br /> <br /> ===Rare Rumors===<br /> ::* &quot;He's a dead ringer for that old bandit who ran a racket out in Thanalan a few years back -- but that guy's dead, and this guy's a moron.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;I heard he's got a bounty on his head. What for? I don't even know.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't trust him, he's a murderer.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===PC Rumors===<br /> ::* &quot;Eh? Yeah, he's an asshole--but I wouldn't fuck with 'em 'less y'want y'damned head smashed in. Damn good drinkin' partner, though.&quot; - [[Val Nunh]]<br /> ::* &quot;Infuriatingly cocky bastard...knows how to push every button. Berry knows how to get shit done though...&quot; - [[Corin Winterborne]]<br /> ::* &quot;Some can never turn their sordid lives around; others can. Berrod knows what a second chance is and even if he is... 'rough' around the edges, he is a good man. Always keep that in mind when dealing with him.&quot; - [[Kayllen Stormbringer]]<br /> ::* &quot;There's no mystery to him! What you see is what you get--and Zindelo finds that to be very refreshing, really.&quot; - [[Zindelo Tarantella]]<br /> ::* &quot;Not someone you want to fuck with if you value your ability to walk.&quot; - [[Oscare Iono]]<br /> ::* &quot;Armstrong... he's something else. Hell of a fighter and a sweetheart to boot. I thought I had a chance with him once but alas it wasn't to be. He's a lot more than a gorgeous pile of muscle.&quot; - [[Obsidian Hornet]]<br /> ::* &quot;His kick broke my ribs, despite my breastplate. Without it they'd probably have been picking up pieces of me all over Central Thanalan&quot; - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]<br /> ::* &quot;I think he and I have an understanding between us. At any rate, I trust his judgment.&quot; - [[Warren Castille]]<br /> ::* &quot;He's big, thick-headed, stubborn as hell and impulsive to boot; that is, the '''''BEST''''' kind of customer!&quot;- [[Crooked Tarot]]<br /> ::* &quot;Oh I've seen this guy around! &lt;b&gt;&lt;Lets out a cute, squealing 'OH!'&gt;&lt;/b&gt; I just want to meet him!&quot;- [[Aya Foxheart]]<br /> ::* &quot;Well he's a pretty nice guy considering he didn't kill me after I fired a cannon through his roof especially since everyone said he was going to.&quot;-[[S'imba Tia]]<br /> ::* &quot;I kinda find 'im 'ard to distinguish from all the other bulgin' young sons of Ala Mhigo 'round Ul'dah. He fucked up my leg in a bout, 'nd was a damn good lad 'bout it. I would. I mean fight 'im 'gain, that is&quot; - [[Kale Aideron]]<br /> ::* &quot;We fought once, he held back. . I could tell. Don't fight him if you value your life. He punches like a Golem. &quot;- [[Aaron Frostheart]]<br /> ::* &quot;You know, he's &lt;i&gt;just as amazing&lt;/i&gt; as they say!&quot; - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br /> ::* &quot;Master Armstrong? He's teaching me how to be a proper Pugilist-and by teaching, I mean beating me within an ilm of my life and attempting to kill me. But, I've faced worse under Master Behemoth. Not much of a talker, I'll be honest with you on that. Also he's...well...always wearing a...tight...harness, y'see? I may wear this, but only because it's traditional for the Bloodsands. Honestly, it makes me wonder if he's an exhibitionist. Huh? Alright, back on topis! He hits like a Garlean cannon, and the brute force he shows in a fight is intimidating. Although...he tells me about these things called 'Chakras', and has even taught me to use one. It...I'm no coward, but that power, paired with my Inner Beast I've learned to use from Master Behemoth...it frightens me...&quot; - [[Zachary Evans]]<br /> ::* &quot;Good for conversation. He has much on his mind. I'd offer a spar, but he has responsibilities I would not want to keep him from. Lend him an ear.&quot; - [[Teld're Eska'aldren]]<br /> ::* &quot;Highlander, right? I bet he looks bloody magnificent wi'out his shirt on. But one has heard rumors on how muscles develop on the body leave...other areas lacking. I wonder....&quot; - [[Steel Wolf]]<br /> ::* &quot;There's a lot more to the man than he wants ya ta know, just takes some work to get it outta him.&quot; - [[Caleb Agron]]<br /> ::* &quot;Thaliak has blessed Sir Armstrong, he teaches and he leads well. All of his ilk; sees the worth of people well I think. Some are graced with him showing them their true inner strength. Or graced with seeing his.&quot; - [[Jancis Milburga]]<br /> ::* &quot;A loyal friend that does what he needs to keep those he cares about or wants to do well in life to keep doing so. Be that give them a good smack or give them harsh advice. He'll never steer you wrong, think on the words he tells you and you'll find clarity.&quot; - [[B'ren Lyrgh]]<br /> ::* &quot;Thought I could bring down mountains, or at least scale 'em. I thought wrong. There's a valley there, though, inbetween. Green, comfortin', invitin'. Helped. I'll be tryin' for the summit again, 'n' I owe that to Armstrong.&quot; - [[Osric Melkire]]<br /> ::* &quot;S'one'f th'strongest guys I know. I owe a lot t'the man. 'e was teachin' me things before I even knew 'e could be teachin' me things. F'there's anyone in this world y'can ever count on, it'd be ol' Berrod.&quot; - [[Val Nunh]]<br /> ::* &quot;Armstrong's a handsome bastard. He's far too young tae remember the homeland, of course, but it's spirit is alive and well in his lust for battle. I'd often see him scrapping in the Lane, and it was amusing tae see the nervous looks of the nearby Blades. I expect he did naught tae better their perception of us.&quot; - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> <br /> ==History/Timeline==<br /> <br /> At the tender age of three, Berrod was taken away from Ala Mhigo by his mother, who sought to flee from the invasion of the Garlean Empire. In an effort to buy them more time to escape, his father remained behind to fight and was presumably killed in action.<br /> <br /> <br /> Berrod's early life was spent in the rough environments of over-crowded refugee camps, which moulded him into a tough and sometimes violent child. When he was eight he bore witness to his mother being robbed, beaten, raped and subsequently killed by a pair of men from another camp. He was dragged off with them and made to serve a leader of a small gang within the camp.<br /> <br /> <br /> The boy spent the next five years in captivity and servitude, treated rather roughly by all his captors save one, an old Monk who had once served with the Fist of Rhalgr. The man taught him how to defend himself without a weapon, and how to strike down those who did him wrong. While the old man had no intention for Berrod to actually use the knowledge, the then thirteen year old boy used it to hatch a plot of vengeance against his captor and the men who murdered his mother.<br /> <br /> <br /> At the end of the fifth year he struck, murdering the leader of the gang while he laid with one of his women. The young boy offered the woman and the old Monk a chance to escape. The Monk declined and together Berrod and the woman left for the boy's former camp. With five years gone, the inhabitants had long forgotten him and considered him an invader from the other settlement. It took some doing, but he and is charge managed to convince the bristling group to let them in. Berrod bargained with the leader of the camp to help teach the young men and women how to fight, based on what he had learned from the Monk.<br /> <br /> <br /> Order collapsed in the other, more violent camp and while they reeled in conflict for leadership, Berrod trained with the young men and women, taking three years to groom them into a veritable fighting force. By the time the other camp recovered and decided to try an invasion to expand their territory, Berrod's camp was ready. They defeated the invaders and offered the fighters amnesty on the grounds that they would fight for Berrod's camp. The influence this course of events granted the sixteen year old Hyur over the people quickly led to him becoming the leader of the now combined camps. At that time, the old Monk who had trained him was nowhere to be found.<br /> <br /> <br /> The consolidated camp enjoyed a year of relative prosperity before the massive Garlean invasion and the Calamity struck. Their numbers were decimated and their resources all but obliterated. Left with only the strongest and toughest among the group, the hardened young man resolved to do whatever it took to survive. That resolve led to the formation of a deadly group of bandits who took up territory in Thanalan and had no mercy on any who would oppose or impose upon them. The group distanced themselves from their Ala Mhigan heritage and began recruiting from outside their race.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:Berrod as Redhammer.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> The need for survival turned to greed, and after three years Berrod had become a ruthless Bandit ringleader, going under the name Redhammer. It was only a matter of time before their operations drew the notice of the authorities. With the help of a few mercenaries, the Immortal Flames swept through Berrod's base of operations, overwhelming his forces. Those who were not killed or allowed to run were captured. Berrod himself was taken down in a rather rough battle, left for dead with a grisly head injury.<br /> <br /> <br /> When he awoke he found himself in a pile of corpses taken out to be burned, and managed to crawl away and into the desert. He made it only two malms before collapsing of fatigue and blood-loss once more. The twenty year old man was found and picked up by a merchant travelling to Ul'Dah, who nursed him back to health over a period of six months. Berrod, however, had no memory of several things he had done during his lifetime, including his leadership, his crimes -- and his training. The man was very nearly a blank slate. He recalled his proper name, had vague recollections of his mother, and understood in his heart that he had a very rough time growing up.<br /> <br /> <br /> In an effort to make the best of things, the powerful-looking Highlander decided to leave the forgotten past behind and focus only on the future. He thanked the merchant for helping him and worked with him for six months before parting ways. Adopting the ways of a common street thug, Berrod resolved to live life to the fullest and began another regime of rigorous training within his tour of Ul'Dahn life.<br /> <br /> <br /> It's been three years since then, and his story is still being written.<br /> <br /> Berrod's journey forward led him into the employ of [[Corin Winterborne]], who ran the Spectrum Lounge hot spring resort and Spectrum Guard adventuring company in Upper La Noscea. Berrod worked as a groundsman and bar-backer at the resort and provided support for the company when needed. During his time at the resort he met several interesting individuals, including [[Caleb Agron]] who has since become his lover.<br /> <br /> <br /> A series of unprecidented events saw the end of the Spectrum Guard and a transfer of ownership of the Spectral Lounge. Berrod, Corin and Caleb eventually travelled to the Silver Bazaar in Western Thanalan to rent accommodation on the arid seaside premises. No longer able to serve as a bar-backer or groundsman, Berrod began working temporary jobs about Thanalan and Ul'Dah. <br /> <br /> <br /> Though his stay in the Bazaar was intended to be a point of Transition, he enjoyed the desert life, the atmosphere of nearby Ul'Dah and took part in the weekly Grindstone Tournament with gusto.<br /> <br /> <br /> Berrod was later approached by a Sea Wolf who went by the Hellsguard name of 'Bursting Mountain'. Mountain offered him a job as a recruiter for an adventuring company which he took without hesitation. The Highlander brought a great deal of his friends into the company's employ and felt personally responsible when things went a bit sour. It turned out that Mountain and his hires were to be used as test subjects for the company's rather shady experiments. Berrod remained loyal to Mountain and helped him break away from the larger company to form his own. The Highlander took up the simple job of Groundsman at the headquarters of the new company, known as the Astral Agency. <br /> <br /> <br /> After some time spent working at the Agency's headquarters, Berrod realized that he had stagnated somewhat, and decided to pull himself up and start developing once more. No longer did he participate in the Grindstone Tournament, for the contest did not allow him to train to his full potential. Along with [[Caleb Agron]] , Berrod set off on a journey focused on training and growth through worldly experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> After three moons of travelling and adventure, Berrod returned to Ul'Dah to the news that Bursting Mountain had been abducted by perpetrators unknown. After working with a team from the Astral Agency to locate the Director, he was disappointed to find out that the entire ordeal was naught but an assessment. Berrod grew disenchanted with the organization -- and not a moment too soon. Mountain decided that he would relinquish the assets to a selection of the Agency and move on to other ventures.<br /> <br /> <br /> Ownership of the Goblet property was split amongst a few of the Agents, and Berrod was given the responsibility of managing it. Before he left, Mountain transformed the office into a tavern and fighting ring, so that his former employees would still have a source of income.<br /> <br /> <br /> Eventually Berrod decided to get back into the adventuring and mercenary business, reopening the doors of the Astral Agency while closing the ones to the fighting ring. After a while he became overwhelmed by the burdens of leadership, unable to cope with most of what his job demanded. To that effect, [[Kayllen Stormbringer]] hatched a plan to restore the man's memories and make him more capable for the task.<br /> <br /> The plan succeeded, and Berrod remembered near everything from the years before his time in Ul'Dah. Most of the memories came along with a certain note of trauma, but he stubbornly persevered. With new insight, new outlook and a new demeanor, he stepped up to lead the Agents into the successful business it remains to date.<br /> <br /> ==Annotations==<br /> <br /> This Template was created by [[Deirdre Ta'ea]]<br /> <br /> [[category:Player Character]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Nailah_Quill&diff=83875 2015-04-07T17:28:38Z

<p>Bryn: /* Miscellaneous */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox-character<br /> | name = Nailah Quill<br /> | image = [[File:Ss+(2015-03-23+at+02.20.47).jpg|300px|thumb|left|]] <br /> | <br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ul'dah <br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age <br /> | stat_1_value = 28-30 <br /> | stat_2 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_2_value = Single<br /> | stat_3 = Occupation<br /> | stat_3_value = Leader of the Kindred, trader. <br /> | stat_4 = Origin <br /> | stat_4_value = Ala Mhigo<br /> | stat_5 = Orientation<br /> | stat_5_value = Straight<br /> | stat_6 = <br /> | stat_6_value = <br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;75%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''LIKES''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Red wine<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Wandering without restraint <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Peace and quiet <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Meeting new people<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''DISLIKES''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; White wine <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; The feeling of being restrained, both physically and mentally<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Dramatic situations, combat of any kind <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Liars<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''OTHER''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Alignment: Chaotic Neutral<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Vice(s): Alcoholism, wanderlust, commitment issues<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Favorite Food: Steak <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Favorite Drink: Red wine <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Favorite Color: Red <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Appearance &amp; Personality&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> : Nailah is short for a highlander, so much that several people have referred to her as a &quot;Shortlander&quot; instead. She is about a head and a bit lower than her peers, standing at approximately 168 cm. She is of a build that appeals more to mobility and speed, combined with the usual strength for a highlander. Her muscles are lightly defined, with her skin being of a fair hue - often subject to tans as she spends a great amount of time in the regions where the sun is rarely anything but baking. She appears to be somewhere in her late twenties, and her time around in Eorzea has landed her with a number of scars. The most distinct ones are located on her left shoulder - Respectively, a large melted scar from a severe burn, and several grim scars from a plethora of knife-cuts and lashings. Her hair is of a deep red color, often compared to an intense fire. It's cut short, in a fashionable style. She has grey eyes, and on her left cheek she carries a water-resistant piece of face-paint that she touches up on once in a while.<br /> : Of attire, Nailah greatly prefers relaxed clothing. She is rarely armored, opting for leather whenever required. She can often be seen in lominsan-inspired attires, and has no problem wearing slightly revealing clothing. She is rarely, if ever, sighted in dresses and skirts. Almost at all times, people will see either or both of her bags with her - a rucksack for longer trips, and a single-strapped shoulder bag for daily errands. She is a woman who is used to the concept of living out of your bags, and as such she often carries a multitude of items with her, stretching for survivalist gear, food and knives to trinkets and pelts.<br /> : In recent time, Nailah has also been sighted wielding two daggers, however they are usually concealed within her attires.<br /> <br /> : Nailah as a person is a woman used to the rhythm of the world. She usually puts up a facade of smiles and pleasant conversation when she is out and about. She enjoys meeting new people, and is always game for talking about business of various sort. Should one be persistent enough to break through her barriers, one would find a Nailah that is showing signs of wear of the years. Her job isn't an easy one, and she finds it hard to leave her worries go and relax. She misses elements of her past dearly, and may seem much like a flickering flame. <br /> : Her biggest passion is her company, she owes it a lot for practically saving her life, and will go to great lengths to keep it safe. The same can be said about her closest friends, she is fiercely loyal until someone proves that they do not deserve her loyalty.<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Biography&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Childhood&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> : Nailah was born into a time of trouble, where uncertainty and fear weren't uncommon in Ala Mihgo, the great City State of the Highlanders. She was the youngest child in a pack of three, to her Highlander mother and Midlander father. They had met within the field of keeping people safe, and continued to work as that in the first few years of Nailah's life. When the King of Ruin fell, however, the turmoil that followed and preceded the Garlean takeover was too much for her parents to handle, and they were subsequently killed. Strangers found Nailah and her two elder siblings, though she had been separated from them, and as such they were sent to different orphanages. Nailah ended in Ul'dah, too terrified to say her own name. She was given the name Sastra by her caregiver at the orphanage, and she continued to live here for all of her childhood, with memories from her time in Ala Mihgo fading into the subconsciousness of her mind.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Teenage&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> : Sometime around her thirteenth year, Nailah was faced with no other option but to move away from the orphanage. She'd become too old to stay, and as a last act of kindness, the orphanage gave her several options to find work and mentor-ship in Ul'dah. But neither the crafts nor the guilds of arm caught her interest. Rather, she chose to seek outside of the walls, with no knowledge of what dangers that was out there. That she survived her first night, and the moons to follow, was down more to luck than her skills. She did however start to pick up on tips and tricks, and after some years of making it on her own, she came upon a settlement that hesitantly allowed her to stay for a number of years. It was here that she met the love of her life, where she matured and honed her skills to her own kind of mastery, and it is where she realized that no matter how much love she felt for a place -and it's people, the wanderlust would always overcome her in the end. <br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Present&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> : Whilst Nailah has adjusted to her position in her company, she still has many challenges both grand and small, that is ever evolving as she treads further down her road. She doubts her own capabilities, and is in the wake of a removal of a blockage of her aether, learning the arts of Thraumaturgy in order to make up for one of her worst shortcomings: Being rather miserably defenseless in advanced combat situations. Her progress is slow, as she is not familiar with the concept of sitting down and reading a book. She has over the past few months learnt how to read and write to some extend, but is still lacking efficiency and routine. However under Mikh'a Elakha's expert guidance, she is confident that she will at least survive her trials. <br /> : When it comes to her social life, it stands more muted compared to earlier times. Her company work is weighing down her time, and when she finally does try to socialize with her employees, it usually results in people feeling awkward as she is their boss. She has been seeking to visit other bars and events more frequently because of this, and has been blessed to meet several people she can have perfectly normal conversations with her. <br /> : It would seem the winding path is taking her further and further away from her life as it was just a few years ago, something she has noticed - time will tell if she can keep on denying herself the ways and tendencies that she once used to live for.<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Miscellaneous&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''RUMORS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> ''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;border:0px solid; padding:8px;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;&quot;&gt;◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; More often than not, there's rumors about Nailah having a crush, dating or liking a member of the male population. The targets are usually Highlanders, and the rumors are almost always false.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; She is well known for leading the Kindred, especially in Ul'dah.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; She's rumored to be an alcoholic, and specifically seems fond of Red wine.<br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;&quot;&gt;◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;I heard she's transported wares of questionable origins in her past.. I reckon people will do most anything for money&quot; - Some other wandering trader. <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;&quot;&gt;◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;I heard she spent a couple of cycles in a secluded village. The suspicious sort, if you ask me!&quot; - Some other wandering trader. <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;&quot;&gt;◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; She is... controversal... sometimes she is greatly respected by some, and then again sometimes her decisions are greatly disapproved by some people of our Kin. I have to admit that i myself often swayed in my opinion about her. I disagreed with her often, and everytime my opinion of her dropped, but in hindsight i realize that was because i was biased in these topics we disagreed upon. Some people see her unfit to lead, or outright think the decisions she makes are mad, but i came to realize that we might simply underestimate her. She is not dumb, sure she makes mistakes sometimes, but who doesn't. I thought she only makes bad decisions in leading our company, but she still manages to surprise me with how level headed and... reasonable she can be. - [[Mauh'a Relehna]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;S'far as bosses goes she ain't bad. Ol' Draigar told me 'bout this place durin' that contract, said he'd left her in charge as opposed to one of his own. Now I might've questioned this at the time.. But seein' first 'and what she's managed t'do wit' the Company from what it was. I reckon he made the right call. Seems each day the Company seems t'grow in a direction I'm likin' so I'm interested t'see how my choice in joinin' goes from 'ere on out.&quot; - [[Rythiel Rothmoore]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;She is best cook! Win cooking game! Very liked the food!&quot; - [[Flickering Ember]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Oh aye, Nailah seems a nice lass. Been a pleasure workin' wiv 'er. Sure knows 'er liquors too.&quot; - [[J'inarah Marad]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;She's amiable enough, as she seems always ready with a smile and a greeting. She leads a company of capable mercenaries who seem like good people, which is a point tae her credit. Truth be told, though, I thus far haven't managed tae get a real feel for her. I expect I'll continue tae see her around Ul'dah, so perhaps that will change with time.&quot; - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''RELATIONS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;center&gt; &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9D16AF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♦&lt;/font&gt; Flirting with &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;✖&lt;/font&gt; Enemies &lt;font style=&quot;color:#A00E0E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Bad Standing &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➘&lt;/font&gt; Long Lost Friend &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt; Employee/Colleague &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;☛&lt;/font&gt; Aquiantance &lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! Status !! Name !! Details<br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9D16AF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♦&lt;/font&gt; || [[Jikam Constans]] || Jikam has turned out to be as good a friend as he is a business partner. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; || [[Mikh'a Elakha]] || Her respect for Mikh'a continues to grow for each time they meet. He currently teaches her in the art of Thraumaturgy.<br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; || [[N'khai Nunh]] || They've been through a lot together, friendship prevailing dire circumstances. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; || [[Templeton Leach]] || An old friend, a fond pick for situations that involve alcohol<br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; || [[Kale Aideron ]] || An old friend that she still pesters with a visit now and then. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; || [[Emelc Vrand]] || A frequent sight when she is in Ul'dah, she enjoys talking with him and occasionally does a bit of work together.<br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;☛&lt;/font&gt; || [[Blazerro Draken]] || They met at an auction and then attended a more relaxed event together, leaving Nailah with a good impression. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;☛&lt;/font&gt; || [[J'inarah Marad]] &amp; [[J'kilid Tia]] || Business associates which she frequently sees at social occasions. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt;|| [[Leanna Vist]] || Warden of The Kindred. They argue a lot but usually end up fine. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt; || [[Vrimala Verrik]] || Warden of The Kindred. She regards Vrimala with a lot of respect. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt; || [[Audhilde Goldspear]] || Warden of The Kindred. Audhilde always manages to be there when Nailah needs her presence the most. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt; || [[Reinhardt Ironhand]] || Reinhardt has played a big role in her life, and she still seeks to him for advice and comfort. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt; || [[Rythiel Rothmoore]] || If she could have wished for the perfect employee, Rythiel is the guy who'd have turned up.<br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt; || [[Cinaed Wilder]] || The more Cin gets over the fact that she's his boss, the more she relaxes in his company. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt; || [[Lorelei Larkin]] || She does not know a lot about Lorelei, but wants to do the best she can to help him. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt; || [[Faith Lyons]] || She knows her as the younger and slightly more forward sister of Alex Lyons. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt;|| [[June Barkolov]] || She doesn't know much about June, but appreciates her work in the Company. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt;|| [[Kazini Hayle]] || Kazini once disagreed with Nailah's opinion and let her know in a good way. Nailah appreciates this more than most people expect.<br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt;|| [[N'velhi Tia]] || Trouble got a name. Despite everything, she still sees some good in him. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt; || [[Lululia Lulia]] || Whilst initially impressed with the lalafells polite and cute demeanor, Nailah is now partially convinced the girl is more sinister than what she lets on. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt; || [[Y'lani Kalihd]] || One of the newer recruits to the company. Nailah is puzzled by the dialect.<br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt; || [[Koyu Tia]] || She appreciates his humor a lot. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➵&lt;/font&gt; || [[Mauh'a Relehna]] || Whilst a compromise may have been reached between them, she is unlikely to ever trust him again. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➘&lt;/font&gt; || [[Vincent Lacroix]] || By now, she is convinced he might have perished. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➘&lt;/font&gt; || [[Lorric Wright]] || She has not seen Lorric anywhere for quite a while. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#00000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;➘&lt;/font&gt; || [[W'pondahl Amih]] || Now and then Nailah wonders if Pond is still doing alright. <br /> |-<br /> |&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;✖&lt;/font&gt; || [[Vijara Windaar]] || A long conflict turned bloody. Vijara is now deceased. <br /> |-<br /> | &lt;font style=&quot;color:#A00E0E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; || [[Syleion Zereius]] || She largely perceives him as a miserable idiot and a hopeless romantic, occasionally wondering why some good people have to turn out to be daft. <br /> <br /> |}<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Footnotes&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> : Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=83874 2015-04-07T17:23:44Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Courting<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Ideology ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;'''Religion'''<br /> <br /> The best word to describe Brynhilde's religious beliefs would be &quot;Gods-fearing&quot;. She believes in the Twelve but does not actively worship any of them, although in her youth she gave homage to Rhalgr, according to her peoples' custom. Bryn believes that the Twelve have little involvement in or care for the lives of mortals, excepting that they are vengeful and sure to dole out justice to those who are cruel.<br /> <br /> She believes nonetheless that she has been favoured by Rhalgr and Halone all her life, a belief that causes her no small amount of grief.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Politics'''<br /> <br /> Brynhilde grew up in the militaristic culture of Ala Mhigo, and so was raised with a concern for the needs of the group, the unit and the nation above the individual. Her traumatic experiences of war and the warrior culture turned her away from this mentality, as she saw the worst that the 'greater good' mindset could lead to. She subsequently turned toward a firm belief in the worth of each life, and the irrevocable dignity of the individual.<br /> <br /> As such, she reviles politics that disregard the needs of the poor and disempowered. She holds contempt for those who support such politics, and particularly those who believe that it is acceptable to sacrifice the few for the sake of the many.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde despises the lust for wealth, and is prone to distrust those who display it.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' : Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;I call her 'Sister' for a reason. No other has earned the title. She is close to my heart, and will be the first I rush to in defense. She inspires, enflames and encourages in equal measure. And she also has a great arse.&quot; '''-- [[Steel Wolf]]'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Steel_Wolf&diff=83632 2015-04-06T22:45:21Z

<p>Bryn: /* What PCs are saying */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox-character<br /> | name = Steel Wolf<br /> | image = Steelavi.png<br /> | imagewidth = <br /> | caption = <br /> | title = <br /> | gender = female<br /> | citizenship = Limsa Lominsa<br /> | race = Roegadyn<br /> | clan = half Sea Wolf/half Hellsguard<br /> | stat_4 = Profession<br /> | stat_4_value = bodyguard and sellsword<br /> | stat_5 = Patron Deity<br /> | stat_5_value = Oschon<br /> | stat_6 = Server<br /> | stat_6_value = Balmung<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Characteristics==<br /> * '''Nicknames''': Steel, Sthalwilf<br /> * '''Age''': 33<br /> ** '''Nameday''': 32nd day of the sixth umbral moon<br /> * '''Gender''': female<br /> ** '''Sexuality''': straight<br /> ** '''Marital Status''': single<br /> * '''Alignment''': lawful neutral<br /> * '''Height''': 7 fulms 10 ilms<br /> * '''Weight''': 220 ponze<br /> * '''Body''': powerfully muscular with a generous bosom, described as having a dockworker's body<br /> * '''Hair''': pink-black<br /> * '''Eyes''': golden yellow<br /> * '''Skin''': pale grey<br /> * '''Clothing''': mostly heavy armors, with simple, comfortable clothing favored in downtime<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> Sthalwilf Maemrstymmwyn, as her name suggests, is the daughter of Hammer Voice and noted piratess Eyriswerd Keltkhan AKA &quot;Grinning Eyri&quot;, captain of The Midnight Kestrel. Steel's life growing up in the thalassocracy was unremarkable by Lominsan standards. Her father was delighted when his baby daughter grasped for his smithing hammer when she was a toddler, and he set to involving her in his trade at every opportunity. Her interest in the arts of armorsmithing and swordplay led her into full training in swordsmanship and light training in armorsmithing, though she was never fully admitted as a member of Naldiq and Vymelli's. Despite this, she embroiled herself in her training and grew up into a powerful example of the Roegadyn race. <br /> <br /> Steel Wolf had no aspirations beyond living her days out in Limsa Lominsa until she had met a Roegadyn man named White Stream. The two had a practically idyllic romance penned by bards--their connection was immediate, and the courtship whirlwind. A student of Naldiq and Vymelli's, their shared desire to become the finest smiths in Limsa Lominsa was one of many passions they shared. <br /> <br /> Shortly after White Stream was granted the clearance to open his own armory, the two of them married and they set to pulling together the funds to create Steel Wolf Arms--a armorsmith shop named in her honor. To fund the venture, the pair took to adventuring, keeping themselves to leves and security needs of the greater La Noscean area. <br /> <br /> The days leading to Dalamud's descent saw White Stream being called to further lands and more dangerous exploits, while Steel continued to aid the defense of La Noscea. Finally, on the eve of the Battle of Carteneau, White Stream was called away to bolster the ranks of the Maelstrom. Despite her protests and her own substantial skill, she was ordered to sequester herself into shelter. <br /> <br /> White Stream would never return. <br /> <br /> After the rebuilding efforts began to bear fruit, and Steel Wolf was granted time to mourn her slain husband, she began to re-focus her efforts on the original plan the couple had made. Presenting herself to Naldiq and Vymelli's for official training, she began the long process to becoming a recognized armorsmith of the Guild. <br /> <br /> Today, she continues her personal quest to see her fallen husband's wishes come true, as well as renewing herself to the cause of liberty for all of Eorzea which he died for. To supplement her schooling, she has once more taken up adventuring, offering herself to the Maelstrom's service. Day by day, she begins to hear the siren call of adventure in lands across the realm, her attentions slowly moving from building shields to becoming one. <br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> Despite the tragedies she had faced at the fall of Dalamud, Steel Wolf remains overall upbeat and optimistic. She is almost always wearing a smile or a smirk of some kind, and is usually ready with a quip or a joke, good or bad, wanted or not. As a product of both Hellsguard and Sea Wolf rearing, she is almost always at odds with her duality in terms of how she presents herself: one moment she'll joke and brag, another moment she'll become reserved and incredibly polite. Even her speaking is caught in between the seafaring brogue inherent of Lominsans and the measured, clear speech of the Hellsguard. <br /> <br /> When in battle, Steel's attitude completely changes. Levity gives way to cold precision, and she usually is laser focused on taking down those who threaten the ones she's charged to protect or who would threaten her personally. Years of training with the sword and shield have allowed her to gather and cut down foes with relative ease, and her keen sense of battlefield awareness lends her to being the front of the charge. <br /> <br /> Recent personal events have begun to darken Steel's overall demeanour. An attack during a personal anniversary at the lichyard and time spent with the Amalj'aa has shown her some of the darker aspects of the world and herself, and has opened her mind to the concepts of focused rage and cold assault over valiance. As such, she has recently been seen hefting a large axe and carrying herself with a greater sense of power. She has not turned away from the plights of the realm, but she has adjusted away from the concepts of heroism and leaned more into the realm of aggressive force and doing what must be done at all costs. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Affiliations and Known Associates==<br /> Steel has a loose association with the Maelstrom, operating under conscription than any part of the official rank and file. She has recently been employed by the Night Blades, a group of clandestine treasure seekers.<br /> <br /> ===Likes===<br /> * drinking<br /> * making gil<br /> * spending gil<br /> * creating and maintaining heavy armor<br /> * cake<br /> <br /> ===Dislikes===<br /> * Garleans and Garlemald<br /> * The Sultansworn, though more ideological disapproval than dislike<br /> * cowards<br /> * bad beer<br /> * most merchants<br /> <br /> ===Areas of Expertise===<br /> * '''Martial''': Steel's primary proficiency is with the heavy weapons of war--swords and axes in specific, though her current preference is for the axe.<br /> * '''Crafting''': Steel is a journeyman armorer, able to fashion and maintain most styles of armor. Her work is basic and functional, lacking high levels of quality or excessive filigree.<br /> * '''Other''': Steel has some aetheric ability, though she has to read notes from a grimoire in order to perform any magic. This ability is very meager at best, however.<br /> <br /> ===Strengths===<br /> * immense physical strength<br /> * fierce battler<br /> * willing to do most any job for gil<br /> * friendly conversationalist<br /> * loyal friend<br /> <br /> ===Weaknesses===<br /> * prone to fixating on the past<br /> * tends to charge into impossible odds<br /> * known to have a temper<br /> * heavy drinker<br /> * terrible in private/dating situations<br /> <br /> ==Other Notes==<br /> ===Religion===<br /> Steel is generally agnostic, choosing to not directly revere the Twelve. Her life has been self-focused, and the machinations of gil and its use for survival have her worshipping hunt and job boards over deities. <br /> <br /> ===Equipment===<br /> Steel is a small mobile fortress, of sorts, seen often in heavy armor and axe, with her chocobo Guldblyss laden with a large enough pack to see her through long trips across Eorzea for weeks at a time away from an established camp. In the moments when she's in a major town, she's usually very simply dressed.<br /> <br /> ===Rumours===<br /> The following rumours can be heard about Steel, predominantly in Limsa Lominsa or Ul'dah. (If your character has an opinion about her, feel free to add it here.)<br /> <br /> ====Common rumours====<br /> * She's a wanted criminal and consorts with many like her<br /> * She's a former pirate<br /> * She has a penis (this rumor was spread by a particularly surly drunk she had kicked out of the Missing Member)<br /> <br /> ====Uncommon rumours====<br /> * She's a bodyguard and strong arm for a large crime syndicate<br /> * She's a murderer<br /> * She was ousted by the Sultansworn and stricken from the list of acting Free Paladins<br /> <br /> ====Rare rumours====<br /> * She has had numerous fights with the Sultansworn<br /> * She slaughtered people needlessly at the Lichyard of Adama Landama<br /> <br /> ====What PCs are saying====<br /> &lt;!-- Add your rumour here below by copying the below line and replacing the &quot;My rumour here!&quot; text with your rumour.<br /> * My rumour here!<br /> --&gt;<br /> * &quot;...Woman was flirting with me while I was trying to give her a medical examination.&quot; - Temariah Dawnsong<br /> * &quot;Sthal is a dear friend. She may be headstrong and more than a little crude, but she's a good heart. That said, woe untae the soul who earns her ire.&quot; -- [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> <br /> ===Known Haunts===<br /> You might have run into or otherwise know Steel from:<br /> <br /> * Naldiq &amp; Vymelli's<br /> * The Missing Member<br /> * The Drowning Wench<br /> * Whitebrim Front in Coerthas<br /> <br /> ===OOC Inspirations===<br /> The ship name for &quot;Grinning Eyri&quot;, The Midnight Kestrel, is a reference to a character by the same name created in the MMORPG game &quot;City of Heroes&quot; <br /> <br /> Information listed in this Wiki is considered common knowledge, particularly by those who are long-time residence of Limsa Lominsa or veterans of the Battle of Carteneau. Otherwise, RP from complete strangers assumes no prior knowledge of Steel Wolf's history.</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=83559 2015-04-06T19:32:41Z

<p>Bryn: /* Player Character Relationships */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Single.<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' : Brynhilde's relationship with Dogberry began with a cordial friendship, but soon began to blossom into something more. Their unlikely pairing had a somewhat rocky start, as it was marred at times by misunderstanding and tension. Despite this, the two continued to be drawn together by mutual attraction until they at last embarked upon a romantic relationship.<br /> <br /> Bryn admires Dog's frankness, humour, sensitivity and devotion to his son, although at times she struggles to understand his outlook on life. While at first her attraction to him was mostly in the physical sense, Bryn's growing feelings for Dog have been coming to the fore in recent weeks. She looks forward to seeing where their relationship goes with cautious optimism; a rare thing, for her.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Basically the perfect woman. Never tell her I said that.&quot; '''-- [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brave_Horizon&diff=83468 2015-04-06T15:51:42Z

<p>Bryn: /* Rumors */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox-character<br /> | name = Brave Horizon<br /> | image = BraveHorizon1.jpg<br /> | imagewidth = 250<br /> | caption = <br /> | title = <br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ul'dah<br /> | race = Roegadyn<br /> | clan = Hellsguard<br /> | stat_1 = <br /> | stat_1_value = <br /> | stat_2 = <br /> | stat_2_value = <br /> | stat_3 = <br /> | stat_3_value = <br /> | stat_4 = <br /> | stat_4_value = <br /> | stat_5 = <br /> | stat_5_value = <br /> | stat_6 = <br /> | stat_6_value = <br /> }}<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;-- Currently requires edition --&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> __TOC__<br /> <br /> ==General==<br /> <br /> &lt;p style=&quot;font-size: 22px; font-style: italic; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;A young Roegadyn refugee hoping to find more to life than hard labor&lt;/p&gt;<br /> <br /> {| style=&quot;margin: auto; text-align: center; width: 60%;&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! colspan=15 style=&quot;background-color: orange;&quot; | At a glance<br /> |-<br /> | colspan=15 | Female Lohengarde Roegadyn<br /> |-<br /> ! colspan=3 style=&quot;width: 20%; background-color: orange;&quot; | Age<br /> ! colspan=3 style=&quot;width: 20%; background-color: orange;&quot; | Hair color<br /> ! colspan=3 style=&quot;width: 20%; background-color: orange;&quot; | Eye color<br /> ! colspan=3 style=&quot;width: 20%; background-color: orange;&quot; | Height<br /> ! colspan=3 style=&quot;width: 20%; background-color: orange;&quot; | Weight<br /> |-<br /> | colspan=3 | 24<br /> | colspan=3 | Dirty blond<br /> | colspan=3 | Orange<br /> | colspan=3 | 7 fulms<br /> | colspan=3 | About 220 ponze<br /> |-<br /> ! colspan=5 style=&quot;background-color: orange;&quot; | Build<br /> ! colspan=5 style=&quot;background-color: orange;&quot; | Distinguishing marks<br /> ! colspan=5 style=&quot;background-color: orange;&quot; | Figure<br /> |-<br /> | colspan=5 | Strong; Heavily muscular with little fat<br /> | colspan=5 | &quot;Third eye&quot; jewel matching eye color; Occasional face paint<br /> | colspan=5 | Broad shoulders; Broad hips; Distinctly feminine profile<br /> |-<br /> ! colspan=15 style=&quot;background-color: orange;&quot; | General appearance<br /> |-<br /> | colspan=15 | Poor quality clothing; Basic hygiene only, no makeup, no fragrances; Self-cut hair; Calloused, rough hands; Deep yet feminine voice; Well-spoken<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Personality==<br /> Much of Brave's personality has been shaped by her upbringing in Ul'dah's lowest social and economic classes. She has learned to find value in things that cannot be measured by their cost in gil, such as health, friendship, and pleasure, although she sometimes struggles with finding her own worth as a person. Despite her lot in life, Brave tries not to become angry or bitter, but she does have a short temper. Thing such as waste, decadence, and acts of superiority based on wealth or power could cause her to snap. Otherwise, she can be quite friendly, happily sharing smiles, laughs, or even more intimate gestures should the mood arise. Despite her warmth, she has very few meaningful relationships with other people. While this has suited her in the past, she finds herself desiring truer friends or even a lover of late.<br /> <br /> Brave's hobbies are limited by her lack of wealth and cultural exposure. Like many other refugees, she enjoys drinking, recreational drugs, and casual sex with either gender. Unlike most, though, she is literate and very much enjoys books. She likes cheap adventure and naughty romance novels as much as the next person. Scholarly texts are worth their weight in gold to Brave, however. She is very intelligent, and she devours any book of knowledge she can get her hands on. She especially adores books about mathemetics and the physical sciences. In her dreams, she becomes a successful machinist or engineer.<br /> <br /> Brave's morality is her own; she does not follow any formal creed or worship any diety. She does believe that kindness begets kindness and that hate begets hate. After a lifetime of being marginalized, she has no love for law or authority. She has no qualms against using violence to protect her own health or livelihood, but only just enough to get the job done. She has no real martial training, and she has never killed or even severely harmed another person.<br /> <br /> ==Rumors==<br /> {| style=&quot;margin: auto; width: 80%;&quot;<br /> |-<br /> | style=&quot;background-color: orange; text-align: center;&quot; | NPC Rumors<br /> | style=&quot;background-color: orange; text-align: center;&quot; | PC Rumors<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> * Coming soon!<br /> |<br /> * &quot;I thought her a promising student when first I took her on, and I was not disappointed. She has become a capable swordswoman in her own right; impressively so, in so short a time of tutelage. She is reckless, however, both in battle and in matters of the heart. I am... Well aware that I have been distant with her. Were it that she did not remind me so much of someone I once knew.&quot; -- [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> ===Birth and the Fall of Ala Mhigo===<br /> Bhaldswys Rhothimalwyn was born in the Ala Mhigo on the Third Sun of the Fifth Umbral Moon to Lohengarde parents. Her father, Rhothimal Moeghundsyn, was a smith while her mother, Bleiwyda Doeshwabwyn, was an officer in the city-state's standing army. Both emigrants from the Hellsguard ancestral home in Abalathia's Spine, the met in a mercenary band. They continued that work until Rhothimal was wounded too badly to continue fighting, after which they settled in Ala Mhigo. Bhaldswys, or Brave Sister, was four years old when the Garlean Empire began their occupation of the city. Bleiwyda was presumably killed along with many other military officers during the invasion. Unable to evacuate with his daughter due to the Garleans seizing forges throughout the city, Rhothimal sent Bhaldswys ahead with a group of citizen transporting orphaned and abandoned children out of Ala Mhigo. He was able to give her the third eye piercing she wears to this day that night, hoping he would find her again one day.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |<br /> &quot;How come the sky isn't closer?&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;What, dear?&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;We keep walkin' at the line of the sky, but it don't get closer.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;It never gets closer, Brave. No one can walk to the sky.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;Hmph. Well, I can.&quot;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &quot;*laughter* Maybe one day you ''will'' brave the horizon.&quot;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Early Years===<br /> The Hyur couple that escorted Bhaldswys, now called Brave Horizon, and a number of other children to safety were librarians. They were also transporting a few priceless texts they managed to save before they left. They lent these books to an Ul'dahn library in exchange for guaranteed housing and work. At that time, the attitude toward refugees was much milder than during the times after the Calamity. Many of Brave's new &quot;siblings&quot; found work of their own right away. Others simply ran away. Within two years, she was child remaining with her foster parents. Under their care, she learned how to read and write, and she developed a love of learning. She assisted her foster parents in the library whenever she could.<br /> <br /> ===Life of Labor===<br /> At age thirteen, the library was purchased by a Monetarist investor. Under the new management, the money spent raising Brave was considered payment for the books her foster parents had lent, and the library claimed ownership of them. Now forced to pay for everything on a meager salary, they could no longer support themselves and the young Roegadyn. A distraught Brave opted to find her own way in life. After a tearful farewell, she began work for a local merchant, whom her parents had convinced to hire her. She was as large and as strong as most Hyur boys three years older, and she found herself performing simple labor. She was offered a few square fulms of floor space in the corner of a warehouse as a home.<br /> <br /> ===The Calamity===<br /> Brave's life would remain mostly unchanged for over a decade. Her employer was a small-time merchant. He traded in small volumes within Thanalan for the most part. When Brave reached the age of majority, she began to travel with caravans as labor and protection. While she was not directly affected by the war between Eorzea and Garlemald and then the Calamity, she was subject to the same hardships that fell upon everyone in the wake of those incidents. The new influx of refugees began the major tensions between citizens and refugees that still exist in Ul'dah. Additionally, with the rise in bandit and Amalj'aa activity throughout Thanalan, her employer provided her with a cheap sword and required her to carry it. No additional training or armor was offered.<br /> <br /> ===Braving the Horizon ((Character Creation))===<br /> Shortly after her 24th nameday, Brave began to question if was trapped in her life of hard labor, poverty, and prejudiced treatment. She decided that if change was going happen, it would have to start with her. Having spent much of her free time in Ul'dah's Quicksand, she had watched countless adventurers of all kinds come and go. Without any training, however, she knew she could very likely die if she tried adventuring on her own, but she was too poor to afford formal training. Fortunately, she met [[Brynhilde Wulf]], a Highlander swordswoman, who agreed to teach her how to properly wield a blade. Brave would eventually leave her job of eleven years and join Wulf's free company.<br /> <br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Reima_Awen&diff=82768 2015-04-03T03:31:28Z

<p>Bryn: /* Biography */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox-character<br /> | name = Reima Awen<br /> | image = ReimaPortrait1.jpg<br /> | imagewidth = <br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Gridania<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Midlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 20<br /> | stat_2 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_2_value = Single<br /> | stat_3 = Occupation<br /> | stat_3_value = Messenger<br /> | stat_4 = Height/Weight<br /> | stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms/106 ponz<br /> | stat_5 = Orientation<br /> | stat_5_value = Heterosexual<br /> | stat_6 = Relatives<br /> | stat_6_value = Biological Family Unknown<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Author's Note:''' This page is still under construction.<br /> <br /> <br /> ''&quot;What good is our still having a world to live in, if we are afraid to find what it is we are living for?&quot;''<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Basic Info&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ''Under construction.''<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Appearance &amp; Personality&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 15px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted;&quot;&gt; Physical Appearance&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Build:''' Slight, slender<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Height:''' 5 fulms 3 ilms. <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Weight:''' 106 ponz.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Hair Color:''' Auburn<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Hair Style:''' Typically worn loose, or in low plaits.<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Eye Color:''' Grey-hazel<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Skintone:''' Fair<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Distinguishing Features:''' While not a physical characteristic, Reima is rarely without a specific pendant; a shard of crystal dangling from a silver chain.<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> Reima is slight and slender of figure, with porcelain-coloured skin that lends itself to a delicate, almost doll-like appearance. The faintest dusting of freckles mark her shoulders and nose as a remnant of years under the Ul’dahn sun, and the apples of her cheeks are eternally rosy. Thick, ruddy-brown hair is worn long and falls to her waist, occasionally tamed by low plaits for the sake of practicality, or accentuated with hairpins and other ornaments. Her eyes are large, and a greyed hazel colour reminiscent of a forest in the wake of a summer storm. They peer eagerly out at the world around her with a vibrant energy.<br /> <br /> The girl walks with a spring in her step and at times almost seems on the verge of dancing, cutting a cheerful, upbeat presence in the face of others. When alone, she is far more subdued--bordering on melancholy, or perhaps just thoughtful. She gesticulates often, as though accustomed to speaking to those unfamiliar with our language. Even while silent, however, Reima’s hands are almost constantly fidgeting; be it toying with the hem of a sleeve out of nervous habit, or fiddling with the crystal pendant around her neck. Aware of the tic, she’s prone to keeping her fingers laced or her hands folded.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 15px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted;&quot;&gt;Apparel&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Reima’s dress will vary dependant upon climate and function, but she prefers loose, comfortable tunics and dresses bound in place by cinchers and belts, over leggings with high, laced sandals or tall boots. She favours yellows and whites in her clothing, as well as earthen greens, or the rose and burgundies of dawn. While she seeks durability in her dressings-especially with her shoes--Reima still has a fondness for light, breathable fabrics. She enjoys elaborate embroidery or other adornments on her articles as long as they aren’t overdone, and is usually wearing some pair of dangling baubles in her ears, or metal cuffs.<br /> <br /> No matter the clothing, what remains unchanged is the presence of a certain piece of jewelry; a sliver of clear crystal, set and suspended from a simple silver chain around her neck.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 15px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted;&quot;&gt;Mannerisms&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Often toying with the crystalline amulet around her neck.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Has a tendency to lose herself in &quot;deep thought&quot; while in public.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Occasionally appears to be speaking to herself.<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 15px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted;&quot;&gt;Personality&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> ''Under construction.''<br /> <br /> :By nature a bright and cheerful person, Reima is rarely seen without a smile on her face. She bears a genuine love for even the simplest aspects of the world around her, and so tries--despite whatever hardships she may have faced--to view most things with an optimistic attitude and a youthful enthusiasm. This coupled with the way in which she wears her heart quite visibly on her sleeve, lead many to believe Reima a rather naive individual. While that assessment might be true, it doesn’t stop the young woman from trying to be taken seriously.<br /> <br /> :Behind the smiles, however, is an unspoken loneliness and solemnity. Reima is aware that despite having lived five years of her life as a refugee in Ul’dah, she’s never quite fit in as one of its people. Coming “home” to Gridania and facing treatment no different than that of any other outsider has established the Calamity as having stolen away not only the bulk of her memories, but her place in the world as well. To this day, she finds her greatest comforts alone in the presence of those things that others cannot see or hear.<br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;75%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''LIKES''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Heights and scenic vantage points<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Birds<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Music<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Warm Winds<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Thunderstorms<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Spicy foods<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Mammets<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''DISLIKES''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Awkward situations<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Mean-spirited individuals and general cruelty<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Being treated like a child<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; The dark<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''KEY TRAITS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Kind-hearted<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Adventurous<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Gentle<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Wistful<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Naive<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Headstrong<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Curious<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Clumsy<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 15px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted;&quot;&gt;Hobbies and Talents&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Has some small musical talent with the flute, pipes, and harp. While she enjoys singing, Reima reserves that pastime for privacy.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; As a fledgling Hearer, is able to commune with Hydaelyn’s elementals<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Is a passable weaver and seamstress<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Handles a bow with amateur skill<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Biography&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Fragments of a Past&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> ''Under construction.''<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;After the Calamity&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> ::The crowded, desperate, and sorrowful streets of Ul’dah were the first of Reima’s new memories. All that happened prior to the fall of Dalamud was an unknown, save for her name. She knew that something awful had happened--everyone knew. Eorzea had been left in ruins, and the young woman found herself utterly lost and alone.<br /> <br /> ::Fortune would come in the form of a Dunesfolk Seamstress, Babayo Bayo, who took pity on the bedraggled youngling sleeping outside her shop front night after night. It was Babayo who took the girl in, washed her and clothed her, and put her to work as an apprentice weaver. Reima obliged without question, thankful for the turn of fate. The Lalafell proved to be a stern but nevertheless compassionate guardian, and Reima would spend the next five years eking out a new life amongst the people of Ul’dah.<br /> <br /> ::As time went on, flickers and fragments of Reima’s previous world would slowly begin to return. It began with quiet, whispered voices that she could barely understand. Before long, there were dreams as well; memories of green. They came as visions of sprawling forests and secret glades with their carpets of flowers. Gradually, the voices that Reima picked up on the winds began to make more sense, and the connection she once shared with the Elementals creaked open like a door with hinges that had been long rusted shut.<br /> <br /> ::Reima knew of Gridania, shrouded in the safety and sanctity of the Twelveswood, and knew too of the conjurers of Stillglade Fane. She knew that they were a folk who could speak with the unseen things of this world--that were the world--and began to wonder if they might aid in riddling out the voices and their whispers. Knowing that there was a “something” to be fulfilled in her, Reima resolved to make her way north toward the Black Shroud. Bidding farewell to Babayo and thanking the Lalafell for everything she had done, the young woman took up what few belongings she kept and, in the warm seasons of 1577, caught a caravan bound for answers.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Present Day&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> ::For just over a year, Reima studied with the conjurers of Stillglade Fane. Returning to Gridania had sparked a surge of newly returned memory--and of remembered purpose--but so much was still lost in the fires of the Calamity. All the same, the girl accepted what was, and the bond between she and the Elementals began to strengthen anew. Reima understood the whispers now--most, at least.<br /> <br /> ::Her dreams did not cease, and carried with them now a far stranger nostalgia. In those rare, disjointed visions were grand, spiraling towers that touched the skies, while now and then there was sight of a gallant, smiling figure obscured by a blinding light. While Reima was slowly able to associate some of her dreaming with the returning memory of her time in Gridania--and those waned--it was these more surreal images and their dusty familiarity that perplexed her. Perhaps, had they not come so frequently, she would have forgotten them altogether. Instead, they lingered in her mind as though they’d been a part of her all along.<br /> <br /> ::Fueled by incorrigible curiosity and an adventurous spirit that grows all the more free by the day, Reima is determined to continue filling the voids left in her mind and heart. To that end, she holds on to the strange visions that still plague her and to those whispers that she cannot yet identify, developing a fascination with the uncharted lands and ancient secrets of Hydaelyn. To this day, as she seeks to do what she might for a world that’s given her a new life, she keeps the company of invisible friends close beside her and a crystal suspended over her heart; the comfort of both a guide toward whatever she might uncover.<br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''RUMORS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> ''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;border:0px solid; padding:8px;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;&quot;&gt;◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;There's something not quite right with that one. Always talkin' to things that ain’t there.&quot;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;&quot;&gt;◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;&quot;&gt;◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;&quot;&gt;◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Darling Reima. She possesses beauty and courage a-plenty, and a heart of gold to match. She is as a daughter any mother would be proud of.&quot; - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''RELATIONS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;center&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''Babayo Bayo (NPC)''' : A sharp-tongued Dunesfolk seamstress and weaver who has served as Reima’s surrogate guardian since shortly after the Calamity. While she puts on a cantankerous front, Babayo’s warm-hearted sympathy leaks through for those she cares about, though that doesn’t prevent the woman from holding those people to high professional standards. She’s dearly fond of teas, and Reima still makes a point to meet her “Aunt” for a cup at home no matter the circumstances.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''Kumomo (NPC)''' : A moogle of the Twelveswood, Kumomo has taken it upon himself to act as Reima’s constant chaperone. Having met during Reima’s field-study with the Conjurers of Stillglade Fane, the two became a curious pair of confidants who were eager to learn more of one another’s people. Bossy, egocentric, and overprotective of his “charge”, the moogle never fails to make his thoughts on a matter known to Reima while ever remaining out of sight.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Brynhilde Wulf]]''' : ''Under construction.''<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Jayson Cross]]''' : ''Under construction.''<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Leon Greymoon]]''' : ''Under construction.''<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Roleplaying Connections&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> You might know Reima if…<br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#5c8aa4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; ...you've done business with the seamstress Babayo Bayo in Ul’dah since the Calamity (Year 1572 ET). 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Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Dartanon_Nobis&diff=82685 2015-04-02T20:34:28Z

<p>Bryn: /* Rumors */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox-character<br /> | name = Draco Nobis<br /> | image = Draco1.jpg<br /> | imagewidth = <br /> | caption = A Knight of Blood and Iron.<br /> | title = Ser Draco Nobis, Knight of Eorzea<br /> | gender = Male<br /> | citizenship = Ishgardian<br /> | race = Miqo'te<br /> | clan = Keeper of the Moon (Raised by Elezen)<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 38 <br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Heterosexual<br /> | stat_3 = Occupation<br /> | stat_3_value = Knight/Mercenary<br /> | stat_4 = Guardian<br /> | stat_4_value = Halone, the Fury<br /> | stat_5 = Nameday<br /> | stat_5_value = 20th Sun of the 2nd Astral Moon<br /> | stat_6 = Alignment<br /> | stat_6_value = Lawful Good<br /> }}<br /> {{Character-stub}}<br /> <br /> ==Character==<br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Draco3.png|center|300px|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> &lt;center&gt;''&quot;I know what I am. A Knight for Eorzea. A Judge of the sinners and the accursed that would threaten my people. I will use my curse as my boon, and fight forever for the ones I love. And once my task is complete, and my people are safe...I too will fade, and my plague of darkness will no longer stain this realm of light.&quot; - Draco Nobis''&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> ===General===<br /> <br /> Draco is a Knight of Eorzea. He holds his duty and honor above most other things, making him a humble and self-sacrificing man. He has fought long and hard for most of his life, watching things he cared about come and go. He desires nothing more than to protect the people he's known for so long. His blade is Blackened with the burdens of Eorzea, and with it he strikes down her foes.<br /> <br /> ===Name===<br /> :'''Given Name:''' Draco Nobis<br /> :'''Nicknames and Aliases:''' To some he is still known as 'Dartanon', his brother's name. To some civilians, and warriors who have seen him but do not know his name, he is referred to as 'The Judge'.<br /> <br /> ===Appearance===<br /> <br /> Draco is a keeper of the moon, with light blue skin and black hair. He slicks his hair back neatly, and trims his small beard. Stress and age have grayed him slightly, as well as adding a few wrinkles to his stern face, but his youthfulness still shows. Despite his constant jesting about old age, he hardly looks it. He stands at roughly 5'7&quot;, and has a build that could only belong to a Knight. His figure is chiseled and muscular, while maintaining an almost athletic size. He used to wear an armor of reinforced steel, but was given a set of modified Garlean Magitek armor recently, and chooses to wear it.<br /> <br /> ===Speech===<br /> <br /> Draco speaks in a baritone, his accent being noticeable. He speaks with the refinement and tone of one who was raised in a noble house, as he was. While he carries himself like a Knight, his voice dictates his humility, and even at times his odd sense of humor. His voice often sounds contemplative or serious, when he's around strangers, speaking in short sentences, or lecturing full out. While he doesn't INTEND to be overbearing, he more than often times sticks his own foot in his mouth by debating silly things.<br /> <br /> ===Behavior===<br /> <br /> Draco is chivalrous and polite, and to a certain few he can be quite dashing and charming, however he always prides himself on being proper at all times. Irritating him isn't an easy feat, although argumentative and people who overly enjoy 'fun' tend to grind his nerves. Draco is also cool and calm. His demeanor is gentle and intelligent, making him capable of soothing words, or sharp rebukes. His age brings with him a certain wisdom to life and logic, even if his social skills are lacking in most departments. His chief goal is to protect the ones he cares about. He will even go so far as to sustain injury for a companion, although his tactical mind usually finds a way to get them both out relatively unscathed. Whether it be with his wit or his blade, dueling Draco is always a learning experience.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Draco has a hidden rage inside of him. The darkness that rests in his soul can make him completely turn in personality. If injured enough, or insulted enough, to trigger this change, he becomes an aggressive monster. His darkness manifests itself as Black Magic and Black armor, a curse he has lost control over before. The darkness eats at him slowly, wearing away at his personality, making him quicker to rage. While in his darkened state, he will turn on friend and foe alike. He sees everyone as his enemy, and will do everything he can to defeat them. Power is the first thing on his mind in this state, making him more cruel and manipulative. Fortunately, it is easily broken by the right people, and it is often times short lived if not. When Darkness takes full control, there is no saving him without diving into his very soul to pry his heart from the clutches of the Darkness.<br /> <br /> Draco thinks everyone is capable of good. Even some Garleans. He does what he can to prove it to them. Chief example would be is complicated trials and relationship with Sophia Grave. His stubborn outlook on life often times makes him hard to dissuade or easy to trick. Taking advantage of his optimism is the easiest way to lower his defenses. His social skills are also lacking, when it comes to areas outside of civilized gatherings.<br /> <br /> :'''Motivations:''' Helping those in need. He is a knight first and foremost, putting his own desires aside to protect the ones he cares about. There is one person that makes him want to be selfish, though.<br /> <br /> :'''Disposition:''' Calm, charming, polite, and usually friendly. He is capable of stern tone, however, and can become short with people who annoy him.<br /> <br /> :'''Outlook:''' &quot;Everyone is worth protecting. Even my enemies.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===Positive Personality Traits===<br /> <br /> Tactical, confident, intelligent, Polite, eloquent, cultured, protective, sympathetic, and usually keeps calm and collected. Willing to die or sustain injury for those he considers worthy of it.<br /> <br /> ===Negative Personality Traits===<br /> <br /> Stubborn, easily tricked into believing someone is good, can succumb to darkness, has poor social skills in easy going company.<br /> <br /> ==Combat==<br /> <br /> Draco is a knight, therefore he is trained in a several martial practices. He knows how to use a Polearm, Sword and shield combo, or two-handed sword effectively and efficiently. While he prefers his Polearm over anything, he is more likely to start with his sword. The agility and maneuverability of the sword suit his purposes better, for quickly defeating a foe. His hand to hand combat is actually rather lacking. While he can hold his own if disarmed, any skilled pugilist would be quick to dispose of his brawling style. His physical strength easily exceeds that of a regular Miqo'te, while allowing him to keep most of the same agility. Heavy armor often times slows him down however. He prefers to fight without a shield, making his defense slightly under par. His offense is quick, intent on destroying or disarming his opponent, before they can slip past his guard.<br /> <br /> ===Primary Weaponry===<br /> :* [http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Mailbreaker A Mailbreaker longsword] forged by a friend of [[Sophia Grave]]'s, and modified for Draco's two handed style.<br /> <br /> :* &quot;Oblivion,&quot; a great sword named after the corruption Draco used to hold, and a constant reminder of what he could have become. He rarely draws Oblivion from it's scabbard, and will instead fight with it sheathed. The blade is black. <br /> <br /> :* &quot;The Black Blade,&quot; A longsword stained by the ashes of his guilt, the blade is black like Oblivion's, and was recently replaced by the Mailbreaker. He keeps it on hand for ceremonial purposes.<br /> <br /> :* &quot;Yami,&quot; A Katana forged by [[Yuki Kurenai]]. Draco isn't really trained to use Katanas, so it's a backup weapon at the moment.<br /> <br /> :* The Darkness. Draco draws his dark power from a type of aether corruption. Despite original speculations, it is not tied to the void. Instead, it appears elemental in nature, feeding on negative energy or powerful violent energies. He manipulates it with his desire to protect, at any cost. It grants him several abilities.<br /> <br /> ===Darkness===<br /> <br /> Draco's Dark Aether allow him to do certain things as a Dark Knight. His current list of powers is as such.<br /> <br /> *:'''Dark Fire/Firaga''': A darker and corrupt version of Fire. It's burn isn't as bad as it's impact, however, as it generates more of a small explosion than any actual flames. Draco can change the intensity to certain levels, but usually goes all out to eliminate the target.<br /> <br /> *:'''Dark Blizzard/Blizzaga''': A corrupted version of Blizzard. Draco usually uses it on the ground, to cause jagged spikes of dark ice to rise up and pierce his targets. He can also use it to freeze an enemy. While generally more dangerous than a blizzard attack, and spreading over a larger area, the spell cannot be directed especially well. Where the spikes point is often times random. This makes Draco use it more as a barrier than anything else.<br /> <br /> *:'''Dark Thunder''': Generally the weakest of Draco's attacks. It carries the same properties of a regular Thunder spell, with amplified juice from the corruption. Dart will rarely use it.<br /> <br /> *:'''Dark Shield''': A corrupted version of Protect/Reflect. It forms a shield in front of, or around, Draco to protect him from oncoming attacks. It's rather strong, and can take a lot of punishment. However, it cannot be spread to others and he cannot move while it is up. The only way it can give benefit to others, is if they're standing very close to Draco as he casts it.<br /> <br /> *:'''Gravity''': A magic spell that releases an orb of Aether that increases the gravity of the area it consumes. It generally is used to force people to submit, as it only causes discomfort from the added weight.<br /> <br /> *:'''Eruption''': A Dark Fire based attack. It comes in two varieties. Draco can launch small spheres of Dark Fire in an arc in front of him, then rapidly detonate them to cause damage over a wide area. They're easy to see coming, and easy to dodge if the person is capable. They can also be reflected back at Draco, if the person is capable of doing so. The second method is focusing the corrupted Aether into his arm or hand and getting close to his target. It carries the force of one of the explosive Firagas, and condenses in his hand before exploding outward in a cone. The downside being, it will damage Draco as well.<br /> <br /> *:'''Nightmare''': A dark version of sleep. When cast, it sends out a massive wave of 'Sleep', sending the target(s) into a state of haunting slumber. It brings forth their fears as they sleep, weakening them and making them harder to wake. The downside being, the wave has to make contact with the target, and can be countered with magic. Casting a standard sleep spell on the target, then waking them can negate it as well. If the person has no current fears, it can't enact nightmares.<br /> <br /> *:'''Dark Corridor''': Much like a hole to the void, Draco can open gateways to other locations. It requires him to have some sort of connection with the location however, such as having been there or being able to see it physically. Leaving behind traces of his corruption, or having someone that he can connect to makes it easier. Doing this used to be very taxing on Draco, but he's now able to do it freely in short bursts. However, if he abuses it and opens Corridors frequently, it will more often than not make him unable to move after the casting. If there's no connection to link a Corridor to, Draco can force them open and drop himself, or someone else through. It will expend most of his Aether to do so, and is ill advised.<br /> <br /> *:'''Aetherial Armor''': Draco concentrates almost all of his aether to the outside of his body, forming armor that amplifies his strength and durability. He's powerful while using it, but also more volatile, sacrificing focus and reasoning for rage and strength. The armor can only be sustained for a limited amount of time, and once dropped, will disperse all the aether used to create it. This leaves Draco in a vulnerable state, as he's left with barely enough aether to remain conscious. This move, if used at all, will only be used as a last resort. To a smaller degree, he can use a small amount of Aether to create a mask over his face, which he does almost every day. Unlike the armor, it only provides some protection to his face and doesn't amplify anything aside from sight.<br /> <br /> ==Tendencies==<br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px;background: #66EEFF;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''LIKES''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66EEFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; He enjoys training. A good spar is a good way to get to know someone.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66EEFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; He is always relieved to converse with civilized or cultured company.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66EEFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Chivalry. If you're polite and a gentleman like him, you're A-OK.<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #66DDFF;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''DISLIKES''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66DDFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; People who are out for their own gain, like bandits.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66DDFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Liars. Dishonesty is one of his least favorite things.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66DDFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; 'Party people'. He doesn't dislike fun, but there is such a thing as too much fun.<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #66CCFF;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''MISC. QUIRKS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66CCFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Draco has an odd sense of humor. His attempts at jesting often get him in trouble.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66CCFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; He has a bad habit of getting lost in his own thoughts when bored.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66CCFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; While he IS a good sport, he can become competitive. He always enjoys a good challenge!<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66CCFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Draco secretly has a sweet tooth.<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #66BBFF;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''HOBBIES/TALENTS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66BBFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Sword Play<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66BBFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Exercise<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66BBFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Black Magic<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#66BBFF;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Polite Conversation<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> ==History==<br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> Draco was born to Tavus Nobis, and Jennete Nobis. A Miqo'te and Hyur pair that originated in Ishgard. Tavus had befriended an Elezen noble, before Draco and his older brother were born, and they both decided to leave the cold land of Ishgard. The Elezen Lord and Tavus had a secret, however, that Draco to this day is trying to determine. They gathered volunteers in Gridania, and settled in a remote area. They created a small Fiefdom, naming their own Knights and nobility. It took effort, but they were eventually recognized as a noble house, and left well enough alone. When Dartanon and Draco were born, their father already had their life planned out for them. Dartanon, being the eldest, was trained from an early age to be a Knight. Lessons in etiquette, swordplay, tactics, and culture were pumped into his brain, much to Draco's displeasure. The younger brother took it upon himself to try and help Dartanon have fun, taking him out to have 'adventures', which mainly just involved getting in trouble. However, Tavus quickly straightened it out by increasing the intensity of Dart's Knight training, and beginning training for the reluctant Draco. There was only one path laid out for the boys, in the eyes of their father. The path of a soldier.<br /> <br /> Years passed, and Draco and his brother grew apart as Dart became a somewhat cold and harsh warrior. He paid little mind to anything other than his honor and legacy, looking down on anyone that wasn't himself or his father. Unfortunately, this included his younger brother. Over the years, Draco attempted to run away on more than one occasion. However, on his last attempt, his mother stopped him and gave him a small story book. It told stories of Knights of legend. Draco latched onto these stories and aspired to be like those Knights. He took to his training and soon surpassed Dartanon, much to his father and brother's dismay. At the age of twenty and eighteen, Dartanon andd Draco were finally knighted, taking upon themselves their swords and it's oaths. The ceremony felt pointless though. All it meant to Draco was, he was one step closer to his goal. He wasn't doing this for his father. The years continued and the tension between the two brothers was growing. Something had happened to Draco, spurring a Darkness to fester in his soul. He and Dartanon ended up getting into fights, resulting in minor injuries and scars to both of them. Seeing this, their mother decided it'd be best for the two to stay as far apart as possible.<br /> <br /> When the Garleans invaded, Draco, Dartanon, and the knights of their home were sent out with Gridanian forces to combat them. It was a long campaign for the Miqo'te brothers, causing more stress between them. Draco valued the lives of his men more than victory, while Dartanon viewed the soldiers as fodder to throw at the enemy until one side collapsed, like tools to cast into battle. This all culminated to one final moment the two brothers shared. Dartanon had discovered a Garlean artillery unit that was threatening to collapse a flank. He ordered Draco to take his men and join Dartanon on a charge to crush it head on. Draco, however, wanted to flank around the guns and take them out. It would take a little longer, but it'd minimize casualties for their men. Dartanon argued and demanded it be done his way before going off to lead the charge. Draco, angered by his brother's stubbornness, decided to do his own plan. He led his soldiers around, abandoning Dartanon as the older brother charged the Garlean forces. When Draco returned from destroying the artillery unit, he came across the corpses of his brother's unit. Horrified, Draco went to see if he could find his brother, Dartanon. Laying in the dirt, barely clinging to life, was the older Knight. Draco ran to him and tried to get him back to camp, but it was too late. With his dying breath, Dartanon cursed Draco's name and blamed him for the death that had just happened. While part of Draco knew he would have shared Dartanon's fate had he joined him on this charge, the guilt was overriding his logic. Torn apart by grief, the darkness festered more and latched onto his now broken soul. Draco had to do something though. The men wouldn't answer to him, at least not all of them. They needed Dartanon. Steeling his resolve, he came to one conclusion. As penance and punishment, Draco would die on this field. He took his brother's armor and helmet, donning them and returning to camp to lead his men under the guise of his brother. He was no longer Draco. Now HE was Dartanon.<br /> <br /> When Dalamud fell, Draco's Knight order was in shambles, only a handful having survived. He led these survivors back, as well as the wrapped body of his brother, to his home only to find it too was in ruins and its inhabitants dead. Sorrow seemed permanently latched to Draco's life. With no family, and no home, he disbanded his knights to set out into Eorzea. He'd do what he could to help rebuild this once great nation, as penance for his sins. If one Nobis was left standing, he wanted it to be the hero 'Dartanon'. He'd just have to live as someone he wasn't.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> <br /> ===Black Blade Arc===<br /> <br /> When everything in Eorzea was mostly restored, Draco slowed down in his adventures. He had just turned 38, and wasn't exactly full of his youthful energy. He met several groups, and helped them out as they needed it, but mostly kept to himself. Only a few people, he kept in constant contact with. Val Nunh, Faye Covington, Jethas Zykyri, and oddly enough Sophia Grave. His meeting with the Garlean wasn't the most...productive. It resulted in him being stabbed, but he got a good look at the kind of person she was. He was intrigued, finding someone so much like himself. He was determined to 'save' her from her Garlean ways, but eventually found himself falling for her. Unfortunately, fate had a funny way of working out. When the company Draco was in, at the time, disbanded, he started wandering once more. He figured it'd be better for everyone. When he eventually did return...His friends showed him just how much they missed him, with affectionate slaps, punches, and calling him 'stupid for thinking that way'. It was a good day.<br /> <br /> Draco retired from the wandering Knight business, for a time. He figured he might as well try to stay in contact with these people, since they were so determined to keep him around. He was growing closer to Jethas and Sophia, one which he viewed as a brother, and the other which he was falling harder for. Just when things started looking up, Fate decided to intervene again when the Darkness began to stir in him, developing it's own self. It became an everlasting presence in him, trying to rob control from the Knight. Draco figured he was strong enough to overcome it. He started medling in Black Magic, but found himself overwhelmed. When a strong burst of anger caused Draco to lose control, he had to flee once more. He was afraid he might hurt the ones he cared about. When Draco returned, he was surprised to find a repeat of his last welcome home. He had honestly thought he was forgotten. Draco decided to stay again, hopefully for good this time, relying on his friends to help him if he lost his way again.<br /> <br /> Things with Sophia began developing quicker, once Draco returned. Confessing his feelings, with some awkward help from Val Nunh, was very difficult, but eventually he managed to do it. He was happy to find them returned, and endeavored to make the most of things, despite their differences in allegiance. It wasn't long before Draco found himself somewhat alone in Eorzea, though. Val and Faye were warry of him, now that he was with Sophia, and Jethas had his own issues to solve. After some convincing, Draco agreed to become Sophia's partner and help her with her Garlean tasks. He refuses to swear loyalty the Garleans, but he will do whatever it takes to protect Sophia. Even if things have been rough, for them, he is stubborn and determined. A few incidents with the Darkness rising up seems to be setting the course...It will have to be dealt with soon.<br /> <br /> ===Branded Arc===<br /> <br /> Draco spent most of his time with Sophia after his return. From her, he learned about the Branded residents of Cliffperch. While his initial reception was met with caution and distrust, he remained as the volunteer guard outside the gate to the house. He had no shard, and thus wasn't allowed INTO the house, but he met several of the Aeon Branded through his partner. For several days, Draco observed and protected the people of Cliffperch, almost jumping on the chance to be active again. Sitting in a bar was no place for a Knight, for the rest of his life. While there were a few bumps in his stay, including an altercation between Draco and the young woman Zuri Bacchus over the Miqo'te's partner, and a temporary loss of control with the Darkness, Draco felt happy and alive. He had people to protect once more, that he felt needed it.<br /> <br /> Draco found himself increasingly intrigued by the shards that allowed the Branded to communicate. He tried to gather information on it, but his skills in passive interrogation were...lacking. Deciding to give up for a little, Draco made a trip back through Thanalan towads Ul'dah proper. His Darkness was suppressed by a tonic Sophia had made, so he took advantage of the time to get some training in. As he ventured, he came across a man being attacked by bandits. Draco tried his best to save the man, but unfortunately the traveler's wounds were too great, and Draco was no healer. The man died shortly after the bandit were dispatched. Unbeknownst to Draco, the dead traveler was branded, and his shard had jumped to the nearest host. With a shard now in his body, Draco returned to Cliffperch, blissfully unaware.<br /> <br /> The Darkness, in its weakened state, noticed the link first and hid it from Draco, making sure the knight couldn't use it clearly yet. It used the link to examine several people. When Draco assisted Varus in collecting shards and a demonic power, the Darkness was forcefully stirred awake, beginning to slowly gain power again. This activated Draco's rune, and allowed him to hear the link, although the Darkness made it difficult. Through the activation of his shard, Draco was allowed into Cliffperch. Surprisingly, Zuri was the one to help him with it, and tell him what to do. Through their talks, they both realised that Draco's Ishgardian mother was Zuri's aunt. Draco was effectively in a light daze. Over a short time, he discovered a surviving family member, and gained a deeper connection to others. How this would effect him remains unknown.<br /> <br /> <br /> ===What Once Was Arc===<br /> <br /> Draco revealed to the others his past and who he really was, giving up the name Dartanon and letting his brother finally rest in entirety. With the help of Zuri, Sophia, and Flickering Ember, Oblivion was defeated and Draco's soul was re-united. He was in full control of the Darkness in him, now. However, the task awoke memories in Draco that hinted to the source of his dark powers. Originally, he would have let it go, but he felt like the mystery of his darkness was still a burden on others. He decided to leave Cliffperch until he could solve the mystery of his family, the Lord they served, and his own corruption. He resides now in Coerthas, staying with a friend of his that had gone through something similar with void corruption. Together, they hunt for answers. <br /> <br /> Draco acts now as a wandering Knight again, searching across Eorzea for answers. Wearing modified Garlean armor, given to him by Liliana, and a mask to hide his face, he seeks to use his powers to protect the people of Eorzea once more. He was planning on assisting Lacey Orwell with a mission she was putting together, but she had set off without him. He followed her in secret, to a location with Garlean supplies she was trying to secure. He intercepted a Garlean squad moving to reinforce the scientist and his men, when Lacey and her friends attacked. After a battle, he had to kill all the Garleans that he engaged, before leaving. He worries now that it may have a negative outcome, but he'd set on a path he couldn't come back from. He was beginning to understand that sometimes in battle...he couldn't spare his enemy.<br /> <br /> ==Relationships==<br /> ===Enemies===<br /> <br /> Draco has few personal enemies, although his standings with the Garlean Empire are currently shakey at best. He has dislike towards [[Lanza Razaul]] and would consider him one of his foes. [[Varus Rosenthal]] and [[Rukira Michaelis]] are enemies of his, although the former is missing, and he isn't currently in conflict with the latter, although again their relationship is tense.<br /> <br /> ===Player Character Standing===<br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;center&gt;<br /> <br /> :<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Sophia Grave]]''' - A young Ul'dahn woman with a rather charming appearance and mannerisms. While a woman of many secrets, and formerly an enemy of the Miqo'te Knight, Sophia grave found a way into his heart. While he is afraid to openly admit to her, he cares for her greatly. His urge to protect her is greater than most. Their first interactions together were...violent. She stabbed him, put simply. But once they fought with their wits, instead of their swords, they realized they were more like each other than they thought. Over time, Draco fell harder for Sophia and eventually confessed his affections. They became partners and lovers, working together for a common goal of peace against the Primals and war. In recent events, Draco's war on the Garleans that kidnapped and experimented on Eorzean civilians, drove a wedge between Draco and Sophia. After catching her in the act of breaking into a comrade's room, he spoke to her in Ul'dah, and they went their separate ways as unfortunate enemies. While Draco once more hardens his resolve to protect his people, he doubts he'd be able to bring himself to fully confront his once lover. Deep in his mind, he still cares for the Garlean, and wishes the outcome had been different.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Jethas Zykyri]]''' - A Miqo'te that befriended Draco while he served in the Phoenix Collective. One of Draco's only real friends, Draco thinks of him almost like a brother. They bicker and tease each other, making him one of the few that Draco enjoys himself around and lets loose a little with. Jethas always seemed to look out for Draco, making sure he never stepped into something he couldn't handle...Even if Jethas had to scold or beat on Draco first.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Faye Covington]]''' - The Hyur Midlander woman, Faye Covington, didn't make the best first impression with Draco. He first met her and her mate when he intercepted a fight on a bridge outside Ul'dah. He received a wound for his troubles, and made two new...friends of sorts. Over time, Draco began to respect Faye. She carried herself with grace, at least from what he had seen, and her care and affection for her mate inspired him. He soon found himself visiting them more frequently, and even saved their lives from a Garlean ambush in the forest. He considers Faye another one of his true friends.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Val Nunh]]''' - Val Nunh and Draco had a rough start. They met by fighting, Draco receiving an injury. Neither Miqo'te saw eye to eye after that, constantly being wary around the other, whether it was Val's thuggish attitude, or Draco's open distaste for it. Eventually, as it happened with Faye Covington, Draco soon began to respect the Miqo'te bodyguard. Val showed the utmost loyalty, and flat out love for Faye. Draco soon saw that the Miqo'te wasn't nearly as bad and untrustworthy as he had thought. He even attempted to help him become more 'Knightly' and chivalrous for Faye...but that didn't quite work. While Val's mannerism's changed slightly, he still carried that manner of speech that drove Draco up the wall.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Augustine Frost]]''' - Augustine was a Mercenary that met Draco in one of the most...bizarre ways. While Draco was conversing with an Elezen woman, Augustine just walked up and complimented her legs. Thinking that Augustine was a poor lovestruck man in need of courting advice, Draco befriended him and tried to help him get with the Elezen, Tassine. However, their relationship didn't work in the end. Draco and Augustine don't see each other as frequently, but they do converse now and again.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tassine Gouvieux]]''' - An elegant and beautiful Elezen. She is a woman of high standing, and one that easily earned the admiration and respect of Draco. While his meeting with her wasn't exactly at a noble gathering, it was enjoyable. He doesn't get to see her as often as he wishes, but he tries to keep in contact and offer assistance when he can.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Liliana Nazareth]]''' - A kind and lovely Sharlayan woman that Draco met on pure chance. He had been there when [[Paradyme Capellago]] pulled her from the void. He had tried to remove her corruption, but had failed. A long time later, and he was present to help her give birth to her daughter, Dawn, along with Sophia Grave and her brother, with a Doman girl there as well. He hadn't seen her again for some time until he encountered her in Coerthas, after her breakup with Paradyme. He comforted her as best he could, going out to visit her when he could since he could sympathize with her plight. At the moment, he stays in her home in Coerthas, helping watch out for her children and to make sure she's safe. He also uses her home as a forward base in Coerthas, for his investigation into his family's past. Once he had earned the name 'Judge' he left her home in Coerthas, so he wouldn't be in her way any longer. He watches over her and her children in secret, although he finds himself leaving her be in the wake of her wedding with Paradyme.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Zaku Paku]]''' - At the moment Draco and Zaku, also known as Zaku Degenwulf, are not on good terms. Neither trusts the others, and Draco doesn't believe their relationship can be mended anymore. When Draco first joined Aeon, Zaku was the first to welcome and greet him. When the Lalafel became a Highlander, he changed. In Draco's opinion, it was for the worse. Zaku's temper and berserk tendencies matched Draco's, when he was under the influence of Oblivion. It worries him. Because of Zaku's quick rise to violence, Draco watches him with caution. He's prepared to fight if he has to.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Lacey Orwell]]''' - Lacey and Draco didn't exactly hang out all that much, but he would consider her a friend. He met her after the 'death' of Varus, as she was one of his agents. She tried to get close to Zaku, for information from the Flames. Draco was suspicious of her at first, but didn't approve of either her methods or Zaku's once he caught on. When she denounced her ties to Varus, she joined Aeon, where Draco tried to help her settle. The Ex-Garlean Agent then tried to mend Draco's relationship with Zaku, but it didn't end well. Lacey worked with and assisted Draco a few times before departing from Aeon.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Hotaru Gin]]''' - Gin met Draco under odd circumstances. She had met him through Sebastian Grave, Sophia's brother, in Ul'dah. They met with Liliana and her at-the-time boyfriend Paradyme, and just happened to be there when the Sharlayan went into labor. Gin helped deliver the baby, and Draco was forced to watch...it was terrible. After that, Draco encountered Gin multiple times, and did what he could to find her when she was captured by a Garlean agent. He wasn't the one to rescue her, but he acted as her confidante before and after the rescue. They both shared secrets, and grew closer. Draco considers her a close friend, despite some of their differing opinions, and would aid her where he could.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Lanza Razaul]]''' - Not much can be said for the relationship between Lanza and Draco, aside from the fact that both parties do not like each other in the slightest. Lanza seems intent on fighting Draco to the death. Draco was originally out for Lanza's blood, after he thought the lancer had murdered Liliana. However, after learning that it was on Liliana's request, and after [[C'eleni Meztli]] pleaded for Lanza's life, Draco decided to call off his mission of vengeance. Lanza, however, is adamant that the two will fight. Draco may just have to kill Lanza in self defense in the end.<br /> <br /> ==Rumors==<br /> <br /> ===Common Rumors===<br /> ::* &quot;He's kind of strict. I'd rather not get on his bad side.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;The Black Blade? Oh aye. Seen him wanderin' about a lot. Sometimes I think he jus' likes ta fight.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;A real Knight? He definitely acts like one. Sort of sticks out in a...odd way.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===Moderate Rumors===<br /> ::* &quot;Last I heard, he was fightin' in tournaments. What kind of Knight fights in a blood sport?&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;I hear he makes trips to Coerthas regularly. I wonder what he goes for.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;You'll probably find him in Ul'dah. Wherever there's trouble, he'll be there.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;He's a Mercenary these days, plain and simple. But he's fightin' for us, that's easy to see.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===Rare Rumors===<br /> ::* &quot;I saw him...I really did...He used black magic. Dark shadows were practically seeping out of him...I thought I was going to die.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's someone goin' about callin' themselves the 'Eorzean Shade'...Eorzean Shade and the Eorzean Knight. I wonder if they know each other...&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Saw him givin' chocolates to that blonde girl. Wonder what that was all about, eh? Two secretive people givin' things back n' forth. Probably spies.&quot;<br /> <br /> === Player Character Rumors (Add anything you'd like, true or untrue, just keep it IC!) ===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;I have heard of his legendary temper, but I have yet to see it. I am beginning to think it does not exist...I almost want to test those limits, somehow.~&quot; -- [[Liliana_Nazareth|Liliana Nazareth]]<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Dart and Draco. Dart is Draco but Draco is not Dart. He changed his name and become 'Draco.' Meet both. Dart is not nice but I like Draco!&quot; -- [[Flickering Ember]]<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;He is a man not without his demons, but he is honourable nonetheless. He can be counted upon tae give good counsel, and tae do the moral thing in any situation. Thus he is a cherished comrade-in-arms.&quot; - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BDC0C1;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Notes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : '''Nameday''': 20th Sun of the First Umbral Moon, 1542 ('''Age''': 38)<br /> : '''Voice''': Deep and authoritative, although carrying a kind undertone. If he speaks to you with a stern tone, however, it's probably best not to argue with him. <br /> : '''Theme Song''': [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj2vU2nr5Jw| Indestructible - Disturbed]<br /> :<br /> : '''Template''': Stolen from Liliana Nazareth, who stole it from someone else. &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==History/Timeline==<br /> <br /> TBA<br /> <br /> ==Affiliations==<br /> <br /> Draco was a knight to an Elezen house before the Calamity. Afterwards, he wandered Eorzea as a Mercenary Knight, in league with the Mercenary Guilds. From there, he joined the Phoenix Collective, a Free Company led by the twins Dirosei and Azreyal. He never quite fit in, so he still worked by himself when he could. He decided to leave one day, and returned to find the company gone. His old friend Jethas had started his own with another former member, the Order of the Ravenstar. Draco decided to stay with him for the time being, joining up to protect his friends once more. When he lost control of the Darkness within him, Draco fled and broke ties with the Ravenstar. When he returned, he reunited with Sophia and began voluntarily guarding her and her free company. He works to protect the Branded of Aeon, unknowingly sharing more with them than he realized.<br /> <br /> ==OOC Information==<br /> <br /> -Draco is no longer on good terms with the Garlean Empire, and is employed in fighting against them again. <br /> -Draco openly uses his Darkness now that Oblivion has been defeated, employing his abilities to help protect people.</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Reima_Awen&diff=82683 2015-04-02T20:31:27Z

<p>Bryn: /* Biography */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox-character<br /> | name = Reima Awen<br /> | image = ReimaPortrait1.jpg<br /> | imagewidth = <br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Gridania<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Midlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 20<br /> | stat_2 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_2_value = Single<br /> | stat_3 = Occupation<br /> | stat_3_value = Messenger<br /> | stat_4 = Height/Weight<br /> | stat_4_value = 5 fulms 3 ilms/106 ponz<br /> | stat_5 = Orientation<br /> | stat_5_value = Heterosexual<br /> | stat_6 = Relatives<br /> | stat_6_value = Biological Family Unknown<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Author's Note:''' This page is still under construction.<br /> <br /> <br /> ''&quot;What good is our still having a world to live in, if we are afraid to find what it is we are living for?&quot;''<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Basic Info&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ''Under construction.''<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Appearance &amp; Personality&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 15px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted;&quot;&gt; Physical Appearance&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Build:''' Slight, slender<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Height:''' 5 fulms 3 ilms. <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Weight:''' 106 ponz.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Hair Color:''' Auburn<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Hair Style:''' Typically worn loose, or in low plaits.<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Eye Color:''' Grey-hazel<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Skintone:''' Fair<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Distinguishing Features:''' While not a physical characteristic, Reima is rarely without a specific pendant; a shard of crystal dangling from a silver chain.<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> Reima is slight and slender of figure, with porcelain-coloured skin that lends itself to a delicate, almost doll-like appearance. The faintest dusting of freckles mark her shoulders and nose as a remnant of years under the Ul’dahn sun, and the apples of her cheeks are eternally rosy. Thick, ruddy-brown hair is worn long and falls to her waist, occasionally tamed by low plaits for the sake of practicality, or accentuated with hairpins and other ornaments. Her eyes are large, and a greyed hazel colour reminiscent of a forest in the wake of a summer storm. They peer eagerly out at the world around her with a vibrant energy.<br /> <br /> The girl walks with a spring in her step and at times almost seems on the verge of dancing, cutting a cheerful, upbeat presence in the face of others. When alone, she is far more subdued--bordering on melancholy, or perhaps just thoughtful. She gesticulates often, as though accustomed to speaking to those unfamiliar with our language. Even while silent, however, Reima’s hands are almost constantly fidgeting; be it toying with the hem of a sleeve out of nervous habit, or fiddling with the crystal pendant around her neck. Aware of the tic, she’s prone to keeping her fingers laced or her hands folded.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 15px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted;&quot;&gt;Apparel&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Reima’s dress will vary dependant upon climate and function, but she prefers loose, comfortable tunics and dresses bound in place by cinchers and belts, over leggings with high, laced sandals or tall boots. She favours yellows and whites in her clothing, as well as earthen greens, or the rose and burgundies of dawn. While she seeks durability in her dressings-especially with her shoes--Reima still has a fondness for light, breathable fabrics. She enjoys elaborate embroidery or other adornments on her articles as long as they aren’t overdone, and is usually wearing some pair of dangling baubles in her ears, or metal cuffs.<br /> <br /> No matter the clothing, what remains unchanged is the presence of a certain piece of jewelry; a sliver of clear crystal, set and suspended from a simple silver chain around her neck.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 15px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted;&quot;&gt;Mannerisms&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Often toying with the crystalline amulet around her neck.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Has a tendency to lose herself in &quot;deep thought&quot; while in public.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Occasionally appears to be speaking to herself.<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 15px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted;&quot;&gt;Personality&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> ''Under construction.''<br /> <br /> :By nature a bright and cheerful person, Reima is rarely seen without a smile on her face. She bears a genuine love for even the simplest aspects of the world around her, and so tries--despite whatever hardships she may have faced--to view most things with an optimistic attitude and a youthful enthusiasm. This coupled with the way in which she wears her heart quite visibly on her sleeve, lead many to believe Reima a rather naive individual. While that assessment might be true, it doesn’t stop the young woman from trying to be taken seriously.<br /> <br /> :Behind the smiles, however, is an unspoken loneliness and solemnity. Reima is aware that despite having lived five years of her life as a refugee in Ul’dah, she’s never quite fit in as one of its people. Coming “home” to Gridania and facing treatment no different than that of any other outsider has established the Calamity as having stolen away not only the bulk of her memories, but her place in the world as well. To this day, she finds her greatest comforts alone in the presence of those things that others cannot see or hear.<br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;75%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''LIKES''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Heights and scenic vantage points<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Birds<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Music<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Warm Winds<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Thunderstorms<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Spicy foods<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Mammets<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''DISLIKES''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Awkward situations<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Mean-spirited individuals and general cruelty<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Being treated like a child<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; The dark<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''KEY TRAITS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Kind-hearted<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Adventurous<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Gentle<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Wistful<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Naive<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Headstrong<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Curious<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Clumsy<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 15px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted;&quot;&gt;Hobbies and Talents&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Has some small musical talent with the flute, pipes, and harp. While she enjoys singing, Reima reserves that pastime for privacy.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; As a fledgling Hearer, is able to commune with Hydaelyn’s elementals<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Is a passable weaver and seamstress<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F77A83;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Handles a bow with amateur skill<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Biography&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Fragments of a Past&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> ''Under construction.''<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;After the Calamity&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> ::The crowded, desperate, and sorrowful streets of Ul’dah were the first of Reima’s new memories. All that happened prior to the fall of Dalamud was an unknown, save for her name. She knew that something awful had happened--everyone knew. Eorzea had been left in ruins, and the young woman found herself utterly lost and alone.<br /> <br /> ::Fortune would come in the form of a Dunesfolk Seamstress, Babayo Bayo, who took pity on the bedraggled youngling sleeping outside her shop front night after night. It was Babayo who took the girl in, washed her and clothed her, and put her to work as an apprentice weaver. Reima obliged without question, thankful for the turn of fate. The Lalafell proved to be a stern but nevertheless compassionate guardian, and Reima would spend the next five years eking out a new life amongst the people of Ul’dah.<br /> <br /> ::As time went on, flickers and fragments of Reima’s previous world would slowly begin to return. It began with quiet, whispered voices that she could barely understand. Before long, there were dreams as well; memories of green. They came as visions of sprawling forests and secret glades with their carpets of flowers. Gradually, the voices that Reima picked up on the winds began to make more sense, and the connection she once shared with the Elementals creaked open like a door with hinges that had been long rusted shut.<br /> <br /> ::Reima knew of Gridania, shrouded in the safety and sanctity of the Twelveswood, and knew too of the conjurers of Stillglade Fane. She knew that they were a folk who could speak with the unseen things of this world--that were the world--and began to wonder if they might aid in riddling out the voices and their whispers. Knowing that there was a “something” to be fulfilled in her, Reima resolved to make her way north toward the Black Shroud. Bidding farewell to Babayo and thanking the Lalafell for everything she had done, the young woman took up what few belongings she kept and, in the warm seasons of 1577, caught a caravan bound for answers.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Present Day&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> ::For just over a year, Reima studied with the conjurers of Stillglade Fane. Returning to Gridania had sparked a surge of newly returned memory--and of remembered purpose--but so much was still lost in the fires of the Calamity. All the same, the girl accepted what was, and the bond between she and the Elementals began to strengthen anew. Reima understood the whispers now--most, at least.<br /> <br /> ::Her dreams did not cease, and carried with them now a far stranger nostalgia. In those rare, disjointed visions were grand, spiraling towers that touched the skies, while now and then there was sight of a gallant, smiling figure obscured by a blinding light. While Reima was slowly able to associate some of her dreaming with the returning memory of her time in Gridania--and those waned--it was these more surreal images and their dusty familiarity that perplexed her. Perhaps, had they not come so frequently, she would have forgotten them altogether. Instead, they lingered in her mind as though they’d been a part of her all along.<br /> <br /> ::Fueled by incorrigible curiosity and an adventurous spirit that grows all the more free by the day, Reima is determined to continue filling the voids left in her mind and heart. To that end, she holds on to the strange visions that still plague her and to those whispers that she cannot yet identify, developing a fascination with the uncharted lands and ancient secrets of Hydaelyn. To this day, as she seeks to do what she might for a world that’s given her a new life, she keeps the company of invisible friends close beside her and a crystal suspended over her heart; the comfort of both a guide toward whatever she might uncover.<br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''RUMORS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> ''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;border:0px solid; padding:8px;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;&quot;&gt;◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;There's something not quite right with that one. Always talkin' to things that ain’t there.&quot;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;&quot;&gt;◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;&quot;&gt;◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;&quot;&gt;◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Darling Reima. She possesses beauty and courage in a-plenty, and a heart of gold to match. She is as a daughter any mother would be proud of.&quot; - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''RELATIONS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;center&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''Babayo Bayo (NPC)''' : A sharp-tongued Dunesfolk seamstress and weaver who has served as Reima’s surrogate guardian since shortly after the Calamity. While she puts on a cantankerous front, Babayo’s warm-hearted sympathy leaks through for those she cares about, though that doesn’t prevent the woman from holding those people to high professional standards. She’s dearly fond of teas, and Reima still makes a point to meet her “Aunt” for a cup at home no matter the circumstances.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''Kumomo (NPC)''' : A moogle of the Twelveswood, Kumomo has taken it upon himself to act as Reima’s constant chaperone. Having met during Reima’s field-study with the Conjurers of Stillglade Fane, the two became a curious pair of confidants who were eager to learn more of one another’s people. Bossy, egocentric, and overprotective of his “charge”, the moogle never fails to make his thoughts on a matter known to Reima while ever remaining out of sight.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Brynhilde Wulf]]''' : ''Under construction.''<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Jayson Cross]]''' : ''Under construction.''<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Leon Greymoon]]''' : ''Under construction.''<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Roleplaying Connections&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> You might know Reima if…<br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#5c8aa4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; ...you've done business with the seamstress Babayo Bayo in Ul’dah since the Calamity (Year 1572 ET). Reima would make deliveries and perform some mending work.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#5c8aa4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; ...you’ve spotted her while in the Ruby Road Exchange, in Ul’dah. She could often be found browsing the stalls and speaking in a friendly manner with merchants, and so may appear to be familiar.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#5c8aa4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; ...you’ve frequented the Stillglade Fane in Gridania at any point since the launch of FFXIV ARR (Year 1577 ET).<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Contacts and Out-of-Character Information&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#5c8aa4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; I thoroughly enjoy random roleplaying, and I welcome walk-ups! Please send me a &quot;/tell&quot; if you think I might be OOC, as I am still trying to absorb the game's main story content.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#5c8aa4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; You can reach me at the [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php RPC] through a private message to &quot;Reima&quot;.<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#5c8aa4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Feel free to contact me through my [http://conjurer-reima.tumblr.com/ FFXIV Character Tumblr], as well!<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Footnotes&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> : '''Theme Song''': [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8FUPDxc3sA Key to My Heart (Piano)]<br /> <br /> : Original template by [[Bancroft Gairn]], using modifications from an older version of that template as seen on the page for [[Valerie Vaulefort]].</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Daghbheri_Himalspyr&diff=82681 2015-04-02T20:26:22Z

<p>Bryn: /* PC Rumors (Feel free to add your own) */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;br/&gt;{{Infobox-character<br /> | name = Daghbheri Himalspyr<br /> | image = dogberryprofile.jpg<br /> | imagewidth = <br /> | caption =<br /> | title = I would strike the sun if it insulted me.<br /> | gender = Male<br /> | citizenship = Limsa Lominsa<br /> | race = Roegadyn<br /> | clan = Sea Wolf<br /> | stat_1 = <br /> | stat_1_value = <br /> | stat_2 = <br /> | stat_2_value = <br /> | stat_3 = <br /> | stat_3_value = <br /> | stat_4 = <br /> | stat_4_value = <br /> | stat_5 = <br /> | stat_5_value = <br /> | stat_6 = <br /> | stat_6_value = <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == Character&lt;br/&gt; ==<br /> &lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center&quot;&gt;'''Ships Are Safe in the Harbour (poem, author unknown)'''&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center&quot;&gt;All I live for is now&lt;br/&gt;All I stand for is where and how&lt;br/&gt;All I wish for are magic moments&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center&quot;&gt;As I sail through change&lt;br/&gt;My resolve remains the same&lt;br/&gt;What I chose are magic moments&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center&quot;&gt;Because ships are safe in the harbour&lt;br/&gt;But that is not what ships are made for&lt;br/&gt;The mind could stretch much further&lt;br/&gt;But it seems that is not what our minds are trained for&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center&quot;&gt;We call for random order&lt;br/&gt;You can't control Mother nature's daughter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center&quot;&gt;Ships are safe in the harbour&lt;br/&gt;But that is not what ships are built for&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center&quot;&gt;The witch hunter roams&lt;br/&gt;The scary thing is that he's not alone&lt;br/&gt;He's trying to down my magic moments&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center&quot;&gt;As we sail through change&lt;br/&gt;Ride the wind of a silent rage&lt;br/&gt;And sing laments of magic moments&lt;/p&gt;<br /> === General&lt;br/&gt; ===<br /> <br /> Daghbheri &quot;Dogberry&quot; Himalspyr was born in La Noscea from a long line of whalers. The name Himalspyr translates to &quot;Heaven Spear&quot;, and it is said that the first to bear this name could throw their harpoon into the highest parts of the heavens. His childhood was normal and happy for your average Sea Wolf. Plenty of roughhousing and surfing. When he came of age, Daghbheri set out to become a whaler like the rest of the men in his family. After spending time aboard He soon became a prodigious harpooner, and amassed a modest amount of fortune and fame for his work. He even sometimes hints at a stint as a pirate. For a while, Daghbheri was satisfied with the way his life was going until the Garlean invasion. It was then that Daghbheri joined up with the Maelstrom. During the battle of Carteneau, Daghbheri was on a crew sent to investigate an anomaly in the tides most likely caused by Dalamud falling. Daghbheri watched as the moon broke apart and a small piece hit the water near him. The piece caused a wave that capsized his ship, The Syldra. Daghbheri went under and suffered major injuries, including the loss of his eye. While under, he saw the face of a dragon. Originally believing it to be Bahamut, he now believes it was Leviathan, and that for some reason Leviathan saved him. He woke up on a strange beach, and found himself a broken man. He spent years as a drifter, making money from bareknuckle boxing matches. It wasn't until recently, when he was able to build a decent support network of friends and contacts, that he took to the sea again. He picked up a spear, and managed to finance a ship with the help of several business partners. He named the ship &quot;Syldra's Revenge&quot; and seeks out Garlean and Primal threats upon the waters. He sees himself as living on borrowed time, and destined to throw himself against the worst the seas have to offer as a way to deal with the immense amount of survivor's guilt and post-traumatic stress he feels.<br /> <br /> In spite of having ties to the Maelstrom, Dogberry is openly critical of it, believing that Limsa Lominsa deserves more than a military dictatorship. As such, he withholds information and cargo of use to the Maelstrom, giving it instead to neutral entities with similar goals to his.<br /> <br /> === Appearance ===<br /> <br /> A hulking, massive Roegadyn, who looks like he was chiseled out of marble. He keeps his hair and beard dyed green and in deadlocks pulled back into a ponytail. You can see his natural blond hair coming out at the roots. His face is covered in scars, and his left eye is covered by an eyepatch. These days he dresses in a more formal fashion than he used to. He prefers a Limsa Lominsan overcoat and makes his face up in traditional hunter makeup from his ancestral tribal history.<br /> <br /> === Behavior ===<br /> <br /> Dogberry comes across as cold at first. Often polite, but cold. His greetings, if he says anything at all, are monosyllabic. When striking up a conversation he tends to be direct. Once you begin talking to him, he warms up considerably, and can prove to be a decent conversationalist. Put a few drinks in him and he's downright boisterous. When dealing with others, he can be quite charitable and generous. He's always willing to help out someone down on their luck, or give something he has to someone who hasn't.<br /> <br /> When not feeling overly social, Dogberry is prone to bouts of hypervigilance, which stems from his trauma on board The Syldra. To counter this, he throws himself into work and training, and failing that, surfing, intoxicating substances, and loose company. Dogberry is extremely reluctant to enter into a normal relationship due to the feeling that he is living on borrowed time. It wouldn't be fair for him to promise something he isn't sure he'll be alive to deliver tomorrow.<br /> <br /> Inwardly, Dogberry considers himself one of the last of a dying breed. He holds on to more of his primitive Sea Wolf ancestral heritage than most do. As such, he often feels like an outsider, even among other Roegadyn. He chafes against the stereotype of the brutish idiot Roegadyn. He has a mind for business, and does his due diligence when it comes to his studies. He's not a genius, but he's average, and it bothers him how often that surprises people.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == Combat ==<br /> <br /> === General ===<br /> <br /> Daghbheri was trained as a lancer by his family aboard whaling ships and other vessels of lesser repute, but hadn't picked up a spear in years. For a while he worked as a pugilist in the shady parts of Limsa Lominsa and Ul'dah. He has since studied the ways of the Monk and has rededicated himself to mastering the spear.<br /> <br /> == Tendencies ==<br /> <br /> === Likes ===<br /> <br /> ::*Busy places full of people.<br /> ::*Strong drink, good moko grass.<br /> ::*Good company.<br /> <br /> === Dislikes ===<br /> <br /> ::*Silence.<br /> ::*People determined to kill the mood.<br /> ::*Pointless conflict.<br /> <br /> === Hobbies/Talents ===<br /> <br /> ::*Surfing.<br /> ::*Weaving.<br /> ::*Shameless flirting (Is that a hobby or a talent? You decide!)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === Family ===<br /> <br /> Daghbheri is the only son, with two sisters. Only his father and one of his sisters are alive. His father lives in Aleport, and his younger sister lives in Gridania. His older sister died in the battle of Carteneau, and his mother died of natural causes a year later. He still sees his father regularly, but doesn't talk to his sister very often. Dogberry closely guards the secret that his sister is currently raising his son, who he abandoned after the Calamity killed his fiancée and left him a broken man.<br /> <br /> === Friends ===<br /> <br /> ;<br /> ;[[Xenedra Ambreaus]] - His closest friend. A trusted confidant, a valued companion.<br /> ;[[Alexander Stormwind]] - Dogberry is in serious debt to Stormwind, who designed and built his magitek legs. He now aids Stormwind in his research on primals.<br /> ;[[Rhianna Oruissi]] - Dogberry is so glad that she's in on this plan of Alex's. She's the nice, sane, charming one.<br /> ;[[Scarlet Willow]] - A former co-worker that Daghbheri regards fondly. Calls her by her Roegadyn name out of respect.<br /> ;[[Salty Lake]] - Dogberry likes to join Salty Lake on her escapades to see what kind of trouble she gets into. It's usually worth a funny story to tell later.<br /> ;[[Endemerrin Rosethorne]] - Merri and Dogberry have a strained relationship after Merri refused to even speak to Dogberry after he requested his help in designing magitek legs so he might walk again.<br /> ;[[Yangh Linh]] - A good friend, a partner-in-crime, and one-time lover. Dogberry has used Yangh to re-align his own moral compass on a few occasions.<br /> ;[[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]] - He knows she's nothing but trouble, but that doesn't stop him from helping her out from time to time. Even he isn't really sure why.<br /> ;[[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]] - Dogberry's ex-girlfriend. He's been trying to find it in his heart to forgive her after their break up. No luck so far.<br /> ;[[Menelwen Veara]] - Menelwen and Dogberry are at the beginning of a budding romantic relationship. She earned his respect while fighting primals together, and his admiration on the dance floor.<br /> ;[[Abaigeal Causland]] - Dogberry is of the mind that if she thinks well of him, then he can't be that bad of a person.<br /> ;[[Castus Allard]] - Dogberry thought Castus was reckless, even by his standards. Now he sees Castus' more pragmatic side and finds they have more than he originally thought in common.<br /> ;[[Vash Ashford]] - A stupid kid who's going to get himself killed one day. Dogberry tries to teach Vash a lesson or two every now and then.<br /> <br /> == Rumors ==<br /> <br /> === Common Rumors ===<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;Cap'n don't sleep much nights. We asked him to stop pacing the deck so's we can sleep. Now he just takes night watch up in the rigging and writes in his book.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;He's a good fighter, he just needs to watch his blind side. That left hook gets him almost every time. He's got a long way to go, but he could be great someday.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;He don't look like it, but he's actually got a mouth on him. Good sense of humor, that one.&quot;<br /> <br /> === Moderate Rumors ===<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;You need some zany ass magitek whatzit, he's the man you wanna see. Twelve knows why he'd deal in that, though. Y'never know who's buyin' that.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;I seen him in the middle of a bar in Coerthas with a spinnin' wheel and needle out. He was makin' warm clothes for some stranger he met who didn't have 'em.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;Hedonist. It don't fool me none.&quot;<br /> <br /> === Rare Rumors ===<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;Boyo thinks his shit don't stink, callin' himself a honest business man. Still needs us to fence for him, so I ask you who's the honest one here?&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;I sailed with him once. He was a totally different person then. Whatever happened to him, it's like it killed a part of him.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;I heard he's financing some kind of revolution or something.&quot;<br /> <br /> === PC Rumors (Feel free to add your own) ===<br /> <br /> ::*Daghbheri is actually Llymlaen's son. She formed his body from sea stones, his hair from seaweed and his eyes from droplets of the sea during a storm. That's where his coloring comes from.<br /> ::*&quot;That fellow? A... er... rather impressive Sea Wolf brother. He reminds me of the sea-- of which I yet have little fondness for.&quot; - [[Siobhain Surtsthalwyn]]<br /> ::*&quot;I... I didn't mean to call him short!!!! You're not here for -me- are you? -- He has the most amazing legs!&quot; - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br /> ::*&quot;While his personal life begs question, one can't deny his business acumen. He knows a good deal when he sees it and, more importantly, knows how to be discreet about it&quot; [[Alexander Stormwind]]<br /> ::* &quot;When you look back at what all you've done, and who all you've met, it can be funny to remember how everything began. Dogberry and I met at a random beach party he and Dhem threw together. We told stories, riddles, and just had an amazing time with everyone there. After that, well...we just continued to run into one another. Something between us seemed to just click. I'm not sure where our path is going to go from here, but I'd be damning myself to a world of misery and boredom if I stepped off it now. :: [[Menelwen Veara]]<br /> ::* &quot;Dog! Dog he live on sea! Dog he....gives food!!!&quot; - [[Flickering Ember]]<br /> ::* &quot;That is none of your concern.&quot; - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> <br /> == Character Soundtrack ==<br /> <br /> ::&quot;Main Concept - &quot;Blood and Thunder&quot; by Mastodon<br /> ::&quot;General Attitude - &quot;I Am That I Am&quot; by Peter Tosh<br /> ::The Softer Side - &quot;Heart of the Ocean&quot; by Gaelic Storm<br /> ::Recovery - &quot;Prison Sex&quot; by Tool<br /> ::Revenge Revisited - &quot;Domination&quot; by Pantera<br /> ::Lancer Deathwish Lunatic Bastard - &quot;High Speed Dirt&quot; by Megadeth<br /> ::Hippy Speedball - &quot;Pressure Drop&quot; by Toots and the Maytals<br /> <br /> == OOC Info ==<br /> <br /> Hi! Let's RP! I'm willing to run with pretty much anything! RP's a game of give and take! I really don't like to RP fights unless there's an impartial means of resolving conflict, like dice. I don't ERP, I just fade to black!<br /> <br /> Dogberry is a composite of a lot of different inspirations to me, most of all stemming from the book Moby Dick and other literary depictions of life at sea.<br /> <br /> == Annotations ==<br /> <br /> This Template was created by [[Deirdre Ta'ea]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Gharen_Wolfsong&diff=82678 2015-04-02T20:24:23Z

<p>Bryn: /* PC rumors: */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px; background:#0f0e1c;font-size:30px;color:#c8c8c8;font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Gharen Wolfsong&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = Gharen_by_Tiergan.jpg<br /> | imagewidth = 350<br /> | caption = The Wolf<br /> | title = &quot;There is no honor without sacrifice, no courage without discipline, no peace without war.&quot;<br /> | gender = Male<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan Refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Height<br /> | stat_1_value = 6 fulms 5 ilms<br /> | stat_2 = Weight<br /> | stat_2_value = 250 ponz<br /> | stat_3 = Age<br /> | stat_3_value = 25<br /> | stat_4 = Patron Deity<br /> | stat_4_value = Halone, the fury<br /> | stat_5 = Namesday<br /> | stat_5_value = 8th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon, <br /> | stat_6 = Place of Birth<br /> | stat_6_value = Ala Mhigo<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ''One of the last remaining heirs to a nearly extinguished Ala Mhigan Noble bloodline, Gharen is at first glance a warrior who has seen more than his fair share of battles. He is a quiet and serious individual that smiles only very rarely, with a tall and powerful frame earned through years of hard labor and living off the land. He is prone to quiet isolation and as such is not very good at socializing with others, especially women. He is ever the consummate lone wolf, never quite fitting in and alone even when in the middle of a crowd.''<br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Character&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> '''Aliases/Nicknames:''' During his time he's met many individuals a few even have even given him nicknames. None of which bother him as he has been called many things over the years, many significantly worse than the names he's received now.<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Wolf&quot;'': A name used to refer to him by [[Qaeli Varily]].<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Lobo&quot;'': A name used to refer to him by [[Sila Neve]].<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Appearance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> '''Face:''' His face is scarred, Most would assume that the scars are from combat, while true for one or two, they are due primarily to years of physical abuse at the hands of his guardian. His face is rough and rugged due to constant exposure to the elements. He bears the traditional dark blue facial tattoos of the Wolfsong clan given to him by his father at the age of five. He inherited his Dark Ginger hair from his Mother, which he keeps in what is known to his clan as the &quot;Warrior's Wolf Knot&quot;. His face is regularly unshaven as he doesn't worry much about his looks living in the wilds.<br /> <br /> '''Eyes:''' His eyes are a piercing hazel color; those with a high natural empathy will see a deep seated self hatred/sadness/Loneliness reflected in his eyes. Conversely, when angry or enraged which does not occur often they take on the feral look of his namesake animal and reflect a dark side lying within the young man that is kept under lock and key.<br /> <br /> '''Body:''' Years of hard labor, living in the wilds, and training with any fighting style he can has earned him a well chiseled body of muscle and strength. Something that he makes sure to cover as much as possible, due to the fact that the majority of his back, chest, arms, legs, and abdomen are covered in deep scars and burns. Remnants of his abuse at the hands of his guardian Ortolf Frostheart, these are a source of intense shame and are one of the things that regularly fuel his bouts of depression. They are also something that few people, if any, have ever seen and one of the primary reasons he avoids living in towns or cities.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Behavior&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:Gharen&amp;Abigail640.png|500px|]]<br /> |}<br /> '''Voice:''' Gharen speaks with an accent of the highlander clans that inhabited the mountains north of Ala Mhigo,(I.e. Scottish) His voice is generally friendly and non threatening, unless something has been done to earn his ire, in extreme cases it can become vicious and dark.<br /> <br /> '''Demeanor:''' Gharen is quiet and somber, and generally doesn't deal well with others whether it just be simple etiquette or conversation, it is extremely rare for him to smile, even more so is the individual that can regularly coax one out of him. His stance and motion belie someone versed in multiple forms of combat.<br /> <br /> '''Personality:''' (Social setting) Gharen is prone to self isolation, and when in a group of socializing individuals tends to sit off the side and just listen hoping to be ignored simply trying to blend in the background and disappear.<br /> <br /> (Combat) In combat Gharen finds some measure of respite, while still quiet, he becomes focused and his mind does not wander down the dark paths that plague him and lead to him brooding.<br /> <br /> '''Flaws:''' Above all else he believes that his life is of little to no worth and that no one will mourn or notice it's passing, he also sees himself as horribly disfigured by the scars that adorn much his body, and as a result, will be alone for the remainder of his days. These two conditions lead him to be more willing than most to put others before himself to his own detriment, or in an extreme case, to throw his own life away, as death in the defense of others in his mind, might in some small way add value to a life that has none.<br /> <br /> '''Intelligence:''' Gharen is not stupid by any means, unfortunately after the age of five he did not receive a formal education, most of what he knows was self taught. Reading, writing, basic fighting forms. Etc.<br /> <br /> '''Religious Views:''' Before the occupation of Ala Mhigo he belonged to a devout family that fervently believed in the twelve, and paid their respects Halone, the Fury and Azeyma, the Warden. Some time after, during his time in Little Ala Mhigo while in the hands of his abusive guardian he had lost his faith in the divine. Believing that any higher being that would not listen to the prayers of an abused child, or intervene in some way was not worth worshiping. After eight cycles of traveling Eorzea, he returned to Ul'Dah, Several events that have occurred over the past cycle have slowly rekindled his faith as he has openly admitted that perhaps Halone put him on his path, and Azeyma may have led him back to the place he was needed most.<br /> <br /> '''Romance:''' Years of physical and mental abuse coupled with isolation have left Gharen with a deeply held belief that he is horribly disfigured and unworthy of any woman's interest, any romantic feelings he may have for someone will be locked away and not be openly expressed due to this. Things like physical touch have become psychologically associated with pain, doing so will cause him to jump slightly and become visibly uncomfortable, more intimate contact will only exacerbate this. When talking to a woman he will be Polite, professional and courteous but become uncomfortable should topics shift to him and his past, when hard pressed with intimate questions he will become extremely ashamed and embarrassed of himself.<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Combat&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> Gharen aims to become a weapon master, an individual who can pick up any weapon and use it to great effect. When asked why Gharen will become evasive and give a generalized answer ''&quot;Te prove a point te someone.&quot;'' While not a lie he intends to prove it to two people. First, To himself that it can be done, and second, to a dead man, Ortolf Frostheart, the Guardian that abused him for 13 years, or more to the point, the memory of a dead man.<br /> [[Image:Dragonfire.png ‎|550px|left|]]<br /> '''Style:''' Gharen's preferred weapon is the Lance, which he can use both offensively and defensively to great effect. Keeping his enemies at bay, allowing him to control the flow of battle, and keeping his opponents guessing. He will from time to time employ techniques he has learned from studying other various forms of combat as a weapon master. He is also extremely proficient with a sword and shield having trained as a free paladin.<br /> <br /> '''Strengths:''' Believing that the each known martial style of combat form a wheel, and every style is but a single spoke in that wheel, obtaining even a fundamental understanding of these various methods of combat offer insight and adaptability to whatever weapon focus is used and or faced. The weapon master is able given a wider range of options in order to think outside of the box in the heat of battle and enhancing overall survivability potential for victory by using unconventional tactics in order to keep opponents guessing, and off balance.<br /> <br /> '''Weaknesses:''' The path of becoming a weapon master runs the danger being a Jack of all trades and master of none, leaving oneself open to defeat at the hands of a more specialized opponent. Garnering the fundamentals, then specific specialization, builds a stronger foundation that can be built upon as time goes by.<br /> <br /> '''Pain Tolerance:''' Due to the years of physical abuse at the hands of his guardian Gharen has learned how to control pain he may feel. This is not to say he does not feel pain, he simply knows how to not acknowledge it, and fight through it.<br /> <br /> === &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;The Wolf&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ===<br /> <br /> [[File:Wolf header.jpg]]<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.&quot;'' -Mark Twain<br /> <br /> '''&quot;The Wolf&quot;''' is the psychological representation of Gharen's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Id,_ego_and_super-ego Id], it is also the darkness within him that characters with a high empathy will feel. This aspect of his psyche lies closer to the surface than it does for most due to years of physical and psychological trauma. It represents all of the locked away anger, hatred, and pain he has experienced in his life, it also represents his will to survive, It does not make its presence known often, but when it does it is savage and feral, it's only goal is to destroy potential threats that cause it harm, it originally appeared eight cycles ago to viciously kill Ortolf Frostheart. <br /> <br /> This aspect of Gharen's personality when under control will influence his actions often in ways he does not even notice, a growl when angry or annoyed. When he is pushed to the brink physically and or mentally further influence is exerted, a dark uncharacteristic smile while issuing a threat of bodily harm or a willingness to bite when bound. When the Wolf takes control it perceives individuals on the basis of whether or not they pose a threat. <br /> <br /> When Threats are perceived there is an attempt to dispatch them as quickly as possible going straight for the throat in an attempt to crush or tear it out. The Wolf has been known to use bladed and blunt objects to hamstring and bludgeon opponents but it does not have access to the martial prowess that Gharen's conscious self has attained, but it can remember and shares a dislike or hatred of individuals that have caused them harm.<br /> <br /> Recent events have left Gharen with a severely diminished capability to keep the wolf in check due to severe physical and mental torture.<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Family&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> '''Gregor Wolfsong:''' ''(Father)'' A blacksmith by trade, Gregor originated from one of the outlying villages in the mountainous northern regions of Ala Mhigan territory there was a warrior and hunter, On one of his trips into Ala Mhigo he met Aline, courted her, and eventually the two married. It was after this he took up blacksmithing in order to provide for his beginning family. He never lost his pride in his heritage though, and would tell the stories of the Wolfsong clan that he grew up with to his son. Gregor was killed when the Garlean empire took control Ala Mhigo 20 years ago. Gharen carries with him the vivid memory of killing his father, despite being told, and knowing the contrary that it did not actually occur, does little to remove the pain of an act he never committed.<br /> <br /> '''Aline Wolfsong:''' ''(Mother)'' Born Aline Windmark to a noble family of Ala Mhigo, at the age of sixteen she was sent to live in hiding with relatives as one of their daughters in order to safeguard her when in his madness, King Theodorac began targeting many of the influential noble families for removal whom he believed conspired to depose him and lay claim his throne. It was during this time, while posing as a weaver in her relatives shop in merchants alley she met Gregor Wolfsong. Aline was killed when the Garlean empire took control Ala Mhigo 20 years ago her identity having been betrayed by [[Delial Grimsong]]. Gharen carries with him the vivid memory of killing his mother, despite being told, and knowing the contrary that it did not actually occur, does little to remove the pain of an act he never committed.<br /> <br /> '''[[Roen Deneith|Kayle Wolfsong]]:''' ''(Sister)'' Slightly older than one year of age when the Garlean empire occupied Ala Mhigo, Until recently, she was presumed dead, when in reality she was taken, and raised by a Garlean family as their own daughter. The Siblings were re-united some moons ago when the truth of their blood line was revealed to them.<br /> <br /> '''Eloisa Windmark:''' ''(Grandmother)'' A tall and proud woman, with fiery red hair and grey eyes, and gifted conjuror whose nobility seemed to exude from her every pore. Her somewhat lighter complexion spoke of mixed birth, her father a highlander and her mother a midlander. Due to Eloisa's active involvement with the Resistance and the overall outspoken and influential stance of the Windmark's, King Theodoric meant to eradicate her family, as he, in his madness, was targeting many of the influential noble families for removal. Eloisa had suspected this threat to her family years prior, and had sent Aline away to hide her from the mad king's suspicious eye with distant relatives, the Falcondales. There Aline worked as a weaver when she met a local blacksmith and hunter, Gregor Wolfsong and fell in love.<br /> <br /> '''Silent Glacier:''' The local smith in a small village that lied on the border between Mor Dhona and Thanalan. A stubborn old Roe who refused to speak common, It was from him that Gharen learned smithing, mining, and to understand and speak some of the Hellsguard tongue, Glacier was the closest thing to a father figure Gharen had since his family was killed. It is unknown if Silent Glacier and his family still live as the village was razed during the calamity.<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Journal&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual tension&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> = &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Eorzean script;&quot;&gt;Brynhilde Wulf&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; =<br /> [[File:Bryn Sketch.png|left|320px]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size: 15px; text-indent: 1em; padding: auto; min-height: 425px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;<br /> &quot;Miss Brynhilde, what could I say about the woman that her that her very presence does not already say for itself? Hers is a visage that I when I first saw her when I was young was both striking and easy to remember, at the time, I simply thought it was because of her beauty. Cycles later, I believe I might truly understand why this was, she exudes an aura of nobility, an inner strength perhaps, the kind that inspires common men to march into the hells themselves. I oft look forward to the times we speak or the few times we have met in training, for they are far too few and fleeting in nature.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I have told her of the nightmares, things that I have kept even from Roen lest she worry, and in her way, she remained gracious of my admission. Many nights she has haunted my nightmares, killed before me by the Wolf and I powerless to stop it. She has shared with me a further glimpses into her past, her family, an act of trust no doubt, one that I understand and that I intend to uphold. The more I know of her, the more feel as though I have only touched upon the full depth of her character, and the more I wish to know.&quot;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> = &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Eorzean script;&quot;&gt;Coatleque Crofte&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; =<br /> [[File:Crofte Sketch.png|left|320px]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size: 15px; text-indent: 1em; padding: auto; min-height: 425px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;<br /> &quot;I feel that though Miss Crofte and I have walked very different paths in life, sections of the road have been all too similar, we all have scars, some are simply easier to see than others. She is honorable, and capable, I have no doubt she has reached her station if not out of sheer determination and commitment to crawl out of the pitfalls Nymeia has placed before her. Like many of those that reside within the walls of Ul'dah, I get the impression she is a woman accustomed to wearing masks, hiding who she is, or was, I cannot say which. But the strength that has gotten her to this point shows through, along with a sense of self doubt perhaps as if she second guesses herself when it matters most.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Loyal to Ul'dah, and the Sultana, I have found her to be pragmatic almost to a fault, relying on what she sees before her rather than trusting her instincts. I fear this may come back to bite her one day, and I simply hope the consequences are negligible if it does. Her current situation places her amidst the heart of a pit of vipers, a place I would not wish one such as herself to be in, I believe she has the fortitude to handle it, but I fear those in question would keep her squarely under their thumb long after this is done. Regardless, when Roen required help Miss Crofte did everything she could to ensure her freedom, it is because of this act should she require someone to march into that pit and pull her from it I will do so, and gladly.&quot;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> = &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Eorzean script;&quot;&gt;Delial Grimsong&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; =<br /> [[File:Delial Sketch2.png|left|320px]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size: 15px; text-indent: 1em; padding: auto; min-height: 425px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;<br /> &quot;It would seem that Delial Grimsong is set to be a continuing point of contention in my life, I have sworn to kill her, sworn that I would not, been accused of forgiving her, and been accused of harboring feelings for the woman. By all rights and purposes I should despise her and wish her dead as so many of my kin do, but I do not. Do I forgive her? No. She is the one responsible for the deaths of my father and mother, for taking my sister, she, when things are boiled down to the bare facts, is the core reason for the ills I have endured in this life, and for that I should want retribution. And for a time, I did. And then, two things occurred, I needed to recover from the beast that Raelisanne Banurein attempted to turn me into, and Roen had been taken, captured and tortured by a slaver, and Delial was able to help find her.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I had to choose, to hate or to heal? To kill or to save family? To let something gain a foothold within me that I still have nightmares about because I still remember it killing everyone around me that I love. The choice was clear, and has not always been easy to reconcile, but many do not see it that way. Justice will come for her one day, and it will not be mine, this much I have told her, I have even said that I will not stand in it's way when it does, at the same time I do not wish to see her harmed. I fear that Delial Grimsong as a point contention, will remain, even within myself.&quot;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> = &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Eorzean script;&quot;&gt;Evangeline Primrose&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; =<br /> [[File:Eva Sketch2.png|left|320px]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size: 15px; text-indent: 1em; padding: auto; min-height: 425px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;<br /> &quot;What does it take to commit yourself to making the lives of those around you who have so little to begin with better? Miss Primrose possesses both faith, and passion, perhaps not within that of the twelve, but for her own ability to effect the changes around her she wishes to see happen. Her biggest obstacle I think, may in turn be the very selfsame qualities I mentioned previously, that very faith and passion give her an unshakeable confidence in her abilities. And once her mind is set, her course is difficult to sway as I have found in recent arguments with her. Through our training I have attempted to temper her more, extreme tendencies, such as her ire for Miss Crofte, which could exist for several reasons, I have also attempted to broaden her worldview, some lessons were likely taken more to heart than others, but she is a quick study, and has changed for the better I believe.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I have seen the good she has done for the refugees, and just on her own, teaching the children how to read, bringing families what food she can muster. These small acts of kindness may not seem like much now or in the grand scheme of things, but they will have an effect she likely has not yet foreseen, these people will remember her, and if she is able to expand her reach in a way that truly helps the people, well, even the mightiest of rivers have humble beginnings.&quot;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> = &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Eorzean script;&quot;&gt;Jajara Jara&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; =<br /> [[File:JaJara Sketch.png|left|320px]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size: 15px; text-indent: 1em; padding: auto; min-height: 425px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;<br /> &quot;Blessed by Byregot are the hands of my friend Jajara Jara. And blessed was I to have met her so early on after my return to Thanalan, such a kind and pure soul burns within her, that of which is rarely seen in the world these suns. I draw her now as I picture her upon our next meeting, displeased look upon me for not having written more often to ensure her that all was well, much as a mother might chastise their child for doing the very same, all while worrying that they are not eating well enough. It is people such as her that I believe deserve happiness the most in this world, giving so much of herself for others, and yet asking for and receiving so little, or often, nothing at all in return.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Despite her kindness, I sense she possesses a certain strength, one that sleeps within her, perhaps it truly is Byregot's blessing indeed. She is often the subject of my nightmares, false memories of a darker side goaded into destroying those that I love the most while I look on, helpless. I wish nothing but happiness for her in this life, and woe to any that might try and truly dim such a gentle light. I should seek to see her again soon.&quot;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> = &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Eorzean script;&quot;&gt;Natalie Mcbeef&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; =<br /> [[File:Nat sketch2.png|left|320px]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size: 15px; text-indent: 1em; padding: auto; min-height: 425px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;<br /> ((Update pending))&lt;/div&gt;<br /> = &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Eorzean script;&quot;&gt;Obsidian Hornet&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; =<br /> [[File:Hornet Sketch.png|left|320px]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size: 15px; text-indent: 1em; padding: auto; min-height: 425px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;<br /> ((Update pending))&lt;/div&gt;<br /> = &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Eorzean script;&quot;&gt;Osric Melkire&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; =<br /> [[File:Osric Sketch.png|left|320px]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size: 15px; text-indent: 1em; padding: auto; min-height: 425px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;<br /> ((Update pending))&lt;/div&gt;<br /> = &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Eorzean script;&quot;&gt;Qaeli Varily&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; =<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size: 15px; text-indent: 1em; padding: auto; min-height: 425px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;<br /> ((Update pending))&lt;/div&gt;<br /> = &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Eorzean script;&quot;&gt;Rivienne Delacroux&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; =<br /> [[File:Rivi Sketch.png|left|320px]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size: 15px; text-indent: 1em; padding: auto; min-height: 425px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;<br /> ((Update pending))&lt;/div&gt;<br /> = &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Eorzean script;&quot;&gt;Roen Deneith&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; =<br /> [[File:Roen Sketch2.png|left|320px]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size: 15px; text-indent: 1em; padding: auto; min-height: 425px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;<br /> ((Update pending))&lt;/div&gt;<br /> = &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Eorzean script;&quot;&gt;U'roh Tia&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; =<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size: 15px; text-indent: 1em; padding: auto; min-height: 425px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;<br /> ((Update pending))&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;headertabs /&gt;<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Rumors&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '&gt;Common Rumors:&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;Yeah tha' Highlander fellow comes here inte th' smitty' an helps out fer a days wage. Good solid worker. Swings a mean hammer I tells ya!&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;Boy blew into town a few days ago and left just as sudden, Never stayed at the Inn far as I'm aware. Think he'd be dumb enough to make camp in the wilds outside of town?&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;He'd come in here and order something to eat. Never bought a drop of ale though, he treated the stuff like it was tainted.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '&gt;Moderate Rumors:&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ::*He comes in here from time to time for supplies, I'd swear those eyes of his look right through you, so much sadness in them...<br /> ::*I watched him put himself between a bunch of syndicate thugs and their mark. He can take a hit for sure, he walked away from the fight but I don't think he ever bothered to see a healer.<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '&gt;Rare rumors:&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;I was outside of town and heard a commotion, when I went to see what it was that man training with a lance. Thank the twelve he didn't see me! I'd swear he'd been tortured in the dungeon with the amount of scars I could see.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;Yeah I remember tha' one. ol' Frostheart beat th' boy almost te death, more'n once I tell ye'.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;Ortolf Frostheart? Mean drunken bastard he was, tortured th' poor boy put inte his care. He was killed... oh.. some eight cycles ago now. Looked like a wolf got te 'im and ripped 'im te shreds it did, thinkin' it was tha' boy I tell ye. He disappeared tha same night.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '&gt;PC rumors:&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ((Characters I've interacted with free to add))<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;Like a stone, that one. He's been kind enough an' he's put up with me prattlin' on without so much as a complaint, but I get the feelin'... Well, what matters is that he seems like a good man.&quot; - [[Jajara Jara]]<br /> ::*&quot;He is a good man, and a patient teacher. Aye, his formidable skills with various weapons are remarkable, but I find the strength and will of the man behind the armor even more admirable.&quot;- [[Roen Deneith]]<br /> ::*&quot;He forges the most amazing weapons without wasting materials. He's a merchant's dream, and if I could get away with chaining him to the forge, I would.&quot; -[[Erisande Marchand]]<br /> ::*&quot;He is... notoriously clumsy with women. I must wonder if these... what should we call them, ''flirtations''? No, no... No, that could not be it... Could it? No. Pray forget I said anything. I said, ''forget it''.&quot; - [[Delial Grimsong]]<br /> ::*&quot;Rarely is a truer, purer heart found in this sordid world of ours. His is a light I would see live and flourish, and if I must ensure that through the means of the blade, I shall.&quot; - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> ::*&quot;Gharen is one of those people for whom life just has it out for them. He's a good man, through and through, no matter what he thinks of himself or his anger. There is light at the core of him, I see it in his eyes when he smiles. I'm a lucky woman to have his favor.&quot; - [[Obsidian Hornet]]<br /> ::*&quot;Wolfsong is a whirlwind. If he's comin' your way, get out o' his or else bolt y'self down, 'cause there's no stoppin' him.&quot; - [[Osric Melkire]]<br /> ::* &quot;Met him once with Delail, scared me, promised myself I would never meet him again. Now I can't get rid of this feeling I need to apologize to him face-to-face for my part in his and Roen's suffering. Hells, do I really have a death wish?&quot; - [[ Askier Mergrey]]<br /> ::* &quot;I hope he is finally convinced of my true motivations, of my loyalty. He is the family of a dear friend, and I will treat him as such.&quot; - [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br /> ::* &quot;A quiet one but he's just as capable of kicking yourrr arrrse with any weapon he chooses. Damn glad he's on my side.&quot; - [[ U'roh Tia ]]<br /> ::* &quot;Everyone acts like the man is some sort of Berserker, but he's always been quite reasonable to me. Twelve knows he has enough reasons to lash out at me, but he never has.&quot; - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]<br /> ::* &quot;I trust Master Wolfsong with my life, and would not hesitate to help him shoulder his burdens. If only he would allow others to do so.&quot; - [[Evangeline Primrose]]<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;History&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> '''1552-1557 Ala Mhigo'''<br /> <br /> Born in Ala Mhigo, 1552, amidst the politcal upheaval of Ala Mhigo and the reign of King Theodorac, Gharen was raised by his working class family who despite the king’s decree continued to secretly worship Halone, and Azeyma. The family managed to survive this tumultuous time only to be torn apart when the Garlean Empire occupied the city. Though casualties of the occupation were few Gharen's father and mother were among them, his sister, at only a year and a half old at the time is also believed to have been killed. <br /> <br /> Taken from the scene of his family’s death and escaping with refugees, it was during this time in the trek to Ul'dah that Gharen was put into the care of Ortolf Frostheart. Gharen's new guardian turned out to be both a drunk and viciously abusive.<br /> <br /> '''1557-1569 Little Ala Mhigo'''<br /> <br /> For twelve cycles Gharen lived a tortured existence under the &quot;care&quot; of his guardian. The scars he bears both physically and mentally are due to this period of time, broken bones due to vicious beatings, Burns from hot irons and lit torches, it was during this time that Gharen had forsaken the faith in the twelve instilled to him by his parents. At the age of 17 Gharen had reached his low point, he was prepared to die, several Sultansworn witnessed openly the physical abuse, and while one was prepared to stop it, the others argued to ignore it. It was that night that Gharen's Id awakened for the first time and he brutally killed Ortolf Frostheart.<br /> <br /> '''1569-1572 The Wilds'''<br /> <br /> After leaving Little Ala Mhigo, Gharen fled north, his distrust of people was so inherent he avoided villages and outposts all together. He had made camp on the outskirts of a small village on the Ishgardian border, living off the land as best as he could, he was barely surviving his first three months in the wilds and winter was nearing. Desperation eventually drove the young man to enter the village and find some way to get the supplies he would need to last the winter. It was during this time he met the local Blacksmith, an old Roegadyn Hellsguard by the name of Silent Mountain and his family, though it took some convincing, he had managed a job. He spent the next year learning the trades of smithing and mining under the gruff old Roegadyn and his sons, though he continued to live in several areas outside of town, never staying in the same camp for more than a couple of days at a time.<br /> <br /> ((work in progress))<br /> <br /> '''1572-Present'''<br /> <br /> ((work in progress))<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;OOC notes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> :* Individuals that live(d) in Little Ala Mhigo during the timeline listed above may remember Gharen and his Guardian. Gharen will likely be hard to recognize as he covers what scars he can and he has put on significant muscle mass due to training and labor after having left the settlement Nine cycles (years) prior.<br /> <br /> :* Ala Mhigan's alive during the Rule of King Theodorac, and Ala Mhigo's subsequent Garlean occupation, may recall or recognize the Windmark family name as one of the Noble families of the City that fought against the King of Ruin's insanity and then helped against the Garleans in the early days of the resistance before being wiped out by traitors. Gharen's heritage link to the Windmark family may be a tough thing to discover since her mother was hidden away as a Falcondale. But not impossible to narrow down for someone who is actively looking. Those working for Garleans during the fall of Ala Mhigo may have come across both Windmark and Falcondale names as &quot;persons of interest.&quot;<br /> <br /> :* Gharen's fighting skills and style is based on [http://youtu.be/c0i88t0Kacs Geralt of Rivia]<br /> <br /> == Annotations ==<br /> <br /> Original Template was created by [[Deirdre Ta'ea]] <br /> Additions and Ideas from [[Brynhilde Wulf]], [[Renaise Galwind]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Rythiel_Rothmoore&diff=82676 2015-04-02T20:08:48Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox-character<br /> | name = Rythiel Rothmoore<br /> | image = Rothmoore.png<br /> | imagewidth = <br /> | gender = Male<br /> | citizenship = Limsa Lominsa<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 34<br /> | stat_2 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_2_value = Single<br /> | stat_3 = Occupation<br /> | stat_3_value = Mercenary<br /> | stat_4 = Height/Weight<br /> | stat_4_value = <br /> | stat_5 = Orientation<br /> | stat_5_value = Straight<br /> | stat_6 = Relatives<br /> | stat_6_value = &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;(Father) Deceased&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;(Mother) Deceased&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Put a brief overview of your character here!<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Basic Info&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;75%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''LIKES''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#ECCA67;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''DISLIKES''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#DFD59E;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''OTHER''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Alignment: <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Vice(s): <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Favorite Food: <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Favorite Drink: <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#CACFA5;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Favorite Color: <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Appearance &amp; Personality&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> : <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Biography&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Childhood&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> :<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Teenage&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> :<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Present&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> :<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Miscellaneous&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''RUMORS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> ''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;border:0px solid; padding:8px;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;&quot;&gt;◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;&quot;&gt;◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;&quot;&gt;◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;&quot;&gt;◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;He's a handsome bastard, and an easy man tae talk tae. Shame he's not 'Mhigan, but then we can't all be perfect.&quot; - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; <br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''RELATIONS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;center&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; [[Name]] : Description<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Gallery&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> &lt;center&gt;<br /> You may remove this entire section if you want.<br /> <br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> File:imageurl.png|description<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> &lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Footnotes&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> : Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]<br /> : '''Theme Song''': <br /> : '''TV Tropes''':</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=80181 2015-03-19T00:24:51Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Landsknecht, penitent, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance. All the while she endeavours to redeem herself for the crimes of her youth, a burden which she feels she will never escape.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Single.<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 40 cycles old.<br /> ::* Brynhilde attempts to depart Eorzea for reasons unknown, but is prevented from doing so by friends.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches below her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. While her cycles in greater Eorzea have softened her Ala Mhigan accent, it is still notable in her rolled R's and occasional pronunciation of W's as V's. Her accent is more pronounced when she is upset.<br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could put her at a disadvantage. Brynhilde is incredibly guarded, and rarely ever surrenders information about herself unless asked. Even then, her answers are often evasive and sometimes dishonest. She can be uptight and reluctant to relax.<br /> <br /> She is slow to trust and does not cope well with emotional vulnerability. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about, but generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for. That said, a particularly sore point is her Ala Mhigan heritage. Insult it at your peril.<br /> <br /> Having come from a traditionalist Mhigan family, Brynhilde has some unhealthy prejudices and attitudes. She tends to keep these mostly to herself, and as a result they rarely affect her relationships.<br /> <br /> Brynhilde believes that she has a duty to suffer until her final day. Moments of happiness for her are thus shadowed by a quiet anxiety which is hard for her to discard.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women, but her prejudices keep her from being attracted to anyone who isn't either Highlander or Roegadyn. She is concerned for the purity and longevity of the Highlander race, and so would be very reluctant to enter into sexual relations with a man of another race.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence and never fights without good cause.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under the sign of the Goddess of war. My people followed the God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Bryn is a Landsknecht, a follower of a little-known and proud martial tradition of Ala Mhigo. She is very selective about work she takes on, often agreeing to it only if she would not be required to violate her moral code in order to complete the job. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden. Recently she has mostly concerned herself with the dealings of the secretive Aeon free company.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Somnus.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Zealots.<br /> :* Flattery and lasciviousness.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Her occasional reliance on Somnus.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay.<br /> :* Riding.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Flirting.<br /> :* Kissing. She's a natural.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> :* Taking a beating.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Failing those she loves.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* The Garlean Empire.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' : Believing him to be an essentially good, yet deeply flawed man, Brynhilde is well aware that theirs is a somewhat unlikely friendship. Dog possesses many of the traits Bryn typically frowns upon in others, yet she finds this Sea Wolf to have a certain charm about him. While she disapproves of his casual approach to sex and love, she admires Dog's frankness, sensitivity and devotion to his son. Her struggle to understand him runs alongside a strong sexual attraction Brynhilde can't deny, and finds deeply concerning.<br /> <br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Bells spent in conversation with Gharen have shown Bryn a kindly, honourable and admirable man whose company she greatly enjoys. She wishes to see him safe and happy, but has thus far maintained her distance out of respect for his pride.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' &lt;spoiler&gt;'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=78744 2015-03-08T15:06:37Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Landsknecht, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Recently single.<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> Third Astral Moon, 1578 (May 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde registers the Aeon Free Company with the Immortal Flames, as its leader.<br /> Fourth Umbral Moon, 1578 (August 2014)<br /> ::* After a long period of her lover's absence, Brynhilde makes the painful decision to move on.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (vaguely Scandinavian) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=78135 2015-03-02T17:11:36Z

<p>Bryn: /* Author's Notes */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Recently single.<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> Third Astral Moon, 1578 (May 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde registers the Aeon Free Company with the Immortal Flames, as its leader.<br /> Fourth Umbral Moon, 1578 (August 2014)<br /> ::* After a long period of her lover's absence, Brynhilde makes the painful decision to move on.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (vaguely Scandinavian) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> Bryn has a Tumblr! It can be found at http://brynhildewulf.tumblr.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=78134 2015-03-02T17:09:55Z

<p>Bryn: /* Combat */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Recently single.<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> Third Astral Moon, 1578 (May 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde registers the Aeon Free Company with the Immortal Flames, as its leader.<br /> Fourth Umbral Moon, 1578 (August 2014)<br /> ::* After a long period of her lover's absence, Brynhilde makes the painful decision to move on.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (vaguely Scandinavian) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives. She is also skilled in the use of the traditional Highlander weapon of the zweihander, or two-handed sword.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* ''&quot;It gladdens my heart te know tha' Miss Brynhilde is alive an' well, she remains e'ery bit as enchantin' as she did when I last remember seein' her moons ago. I feel every time we talk, I know an' understand her more, yet, at th' same time, feel I have only scratched th' surface o' her true depth.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Brynhilde. She's a truly kind woman. I believe she looks after those close to her no less lovingly than a mother looks after her children.&quot; '''-- [[Kamome Greywing]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Let's see. Noble, self-sacrificing, protective, good fighter, good healer, good leader. So obviously there's a lot bubbling just under the surface, right? What are you talking to me for? Go dig! Have fun. Oh, and, don't forget to ask how [[Striding Oak]] is doing. Heh.&quot; '''-- [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Zaius_Rhal%27seer&diff=74382 2015-02-06T18:12:42Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>rpg.ashami.com<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:50px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Zaius Rhal'seer '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Former slave, current mercenary, killer. On first impression, Zaius is disturbingly outgoing, with a zeal for living, yet given over to violence; dedicated to the art of hand-to-hand combat, taking every fight offered, living for the moment, and concerned only with enjoying life to the fullest, whether in combat, at the forge, or in the kitchen(?!).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> A refugee from Ala Mhigo, brought over the sea as a child by his teacher and her husband, Zaius honors their lessons in combat by using them, finding the greatest satisfaction from a fight to the death. Practitioner of a fighting style learned in the temple of the Fury of Halone, a rare and frowned-upon subsect of the Fists of Rhalgr, he fights with equal parts skill, madness, and fury.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#5B5B59;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Hunger '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = Zai_ava1.jpg<br /> | title = 'Remember. You asked for this.'<br /> | gender = Male<br /> | citizenship = Ul'dah<br /> | race = Miqo'te<br /> | clan = Keeper of the Moon<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 32<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Open Relationship<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* After wandering Eorza without particular aim or desire, Zaius settles down in Ul'dah after hearing that a 'pugilist' guild has opened, using gil earned through his adventuring to purchase a modest home. &lt;br&gt;<br /> Third Umbral Moon, 1577 (July' 2013)<br /> ::* Zaius reconnects with Tiergan Vashir, discovering him as part of a Free Company. Joining it expressly to pursue and re-ignite their rivalry, he and Tiergan brawl viciously in the courtyard of the company several times, eventually leading to their mutual departure after rising tensions prove too intense to resolve.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Zaius joins a mercenary company unlisted on most records, with no history to it, known only as 'Aeon'.<br /> Fourth Umbral Moon, 1578 (August 2014)<br /> ::* During a battle with [[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]], Zaius' home is one of several destroyed by the magical forces unleashed. At first he seems to have sided with the magus, and briefly fights with [[Brynhilde Wulf]] before choosing to stand against Varus as one of his spells injures everyone present. In succession, he.engages a mysterious masked agent of the Magus', Varus' right hand Rukira Michaelis, and then joins the rest of Varus' opponents in fighting the spellcaster directly. By the end of the battle, he has weathered Garlean technology, numerous magical assaults, and hours of combat. He survives.<br /> ::*While waiting for his next bout at the Wolf's Den, Zaius' attention is drawn to a seemingly-possessed Zaku Degenwulf, the latter easily battering and besting a half-dozen Maelstrom as Zaius watches. Confronting him alone, the two fight briefly before Zaius is brutally wounded and thrown into one of the jutting rocks near the dock, left to drown in the ocean. He survives.<br /> ::*A little over a week later, Zaius would confront Zaku in front of Cliffperch, engaging the other once Zaku made it clear he was not possessed so much as afflicted by a form of rage Warriors would on occassion succumb to. This time the fight ended with Zaius breaking Zaku's jaw, Lacey Orwell preventing him from finishing the Highlander off.<br /> ::*A third encounter with Zaku would end in a similar fashion, the two destroying a good portion of the furniture in Cliffperch before once again [[Lacey Orwell]] intervened along with Faolan Woodlock to stop him from killing the Highlander.<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1578 (November 2014)<br /> ::*Confronting [[Teld're Eska'aldren]] near Oschon's Torch, the two finally give in to their mutual desire for conflict, engaging in a battle to the finish. While Teld're revealed the ability to manipulate his own internal aether for defensive and offensive purposes, Zaius' modified armor and his techniques enable him to hold his own. The fight ends inconclusively, with [[Tiergan Vashir]] interrupting them before either can kill the other.<br /> ::*Only two weeks later Zaius and Teld're meet again. This time Teld're lures the Keeper into a battle in a lake, upon which he uses his aether to turn the water into a series of razor-sharp blades, savaging Zaius and driving his armor deeper into the resulting wounds, as well as battering him senseless once he can no longer stand as a result of the blades. Zaius is dragged into a nearby cabin by Teld're, who watches him throughout the night. He survives.<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1578 (December 2014)<br /> ::*After a significant bidding war with [[Rukira Michaelis]], Zaius wins a date with [[Tiergan Vashir]] for the sum of 3,000,000 gil. For charity.<br /> ::* Zaius is introduced to [[Aiouxdaux Beaumont]] by Teld're. The two promptly fight, with Zaius pinning Aiouxdaux down, only to find the elezen had slipped a dagger between the plates of his armor, damaged by his magic earlier. Rather than release Aiouxdaux, Zaius opts to tear his throat out, and is stabbed in the heart in return. He survives.<br /> ::*Zaius takes on Staelufre as a student, who seeks to learn one of the arts of his school. After failing to incite in her the anger needed to use the technique, he resolves to find something to bring forth the necessary emotion...<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Golden.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Black, red tipped.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dark grey.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Heavily muscled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Forward, upbeat, somewhat deep.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Confident, casual.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;True Neutral.<br /> [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TrueNeutral]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Lightning&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;26th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon, 1548&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Zaius stands at 6 fulms even with solid, powerful limbs. He has a very developed build as compared to most Keepers, having taken great care and effort in maintaining proportion and flexibility despite his size.<br /> <br /> [[File: Zaiustorso1.jpg|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Zaius has a heart-shaped face, with a strong jaw. His eyes are a deep, bright gold. They express his emotions vividly, anywhere from his normal amusement at most things, to the blank, mindless savagery he can display in a fight.<br /> <br /> Her hair is thick, and he keeps it fairly short in the back and sides, barring either one or two braids towards the front. His bangs tend to fall in front of his eyes when he goes too long between trimming it. Before his second fight with [[Teld're Eska'aldren|Teld're]] he kept the ends of his hair dyed blue in front and on his braids. However, the aetheric energy released by Teld're somehow dyed the ends of Zaius' hair in those parts blood-red, the hair now simply naturally changing colours as it reaches the length. Zaius has elected not to bother looking into getting the effect reversed because it's a time saver, and it matches his armor nicely.<br /> <br /> [[File: Zaius_frenzy_large.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> Despite his very violent lifestyle, Zaius' armor usually bears little sign of wear and tear beyond scuffing and the occasional cut across the leather or gouge in the metal portions of his armor. As a talented blacksmith and leatherworker, he maintains and modifies his own equipment, preferring to base the look and build of it off of old gladiatorial armor he used to wear. This not only allows for a good amount of flexibility but also serves to throw off opponents that don't know any better; expecting to easily cut or punch or cast through simple leather, the darksteel plates and layered chain beneath give him more durability than one would normally expect.<br /> <br /> Strangely for someone that had spent their entire life training to fight or fighting, Zaius has no scars or distinguishing marks. The reason for that is a modified technique learned from the Fury of Halone school, which builds on the 'second wind' ability to allow for immediate, and slow steady healing. While nothing close to a healer's magic, it allows a fighter able to summon the necessary rage and focus to prevent otherwise mortal wounds from finishing him off, as well as preventing scarring. Unfortunately the time required makes it unusable in a fight, or at least not without an incredibly gracious opponent.<br /> <br /> Zaius speaks with a rather low voice, one that matches with his build. Whenever he gets excited or cheerful, which is often, he tends to get loud; when he gets quiet things aren't much better either. His eyes are extremely expressive, anywhere from when he rolls them to when he's about to throw a fight's first punch, to when they nearly empty completely when he gives into his rage.<br /> <br /> He often prefers to lean against things, getting a good view of a room, and tends to keep quiet in large groups, but otherwise comments on anything and everything without regard to what people think of his opinion.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Chaos&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Gleeful&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Mecurial&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Cynical&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Brazen&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Manipulative&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Forward&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Deliberate&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventurous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Reckless&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Polyamorous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adaptable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Uncaring&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Casual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Humorous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Entertaining&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Unreserved&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;grin; sarcastic; restless; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Fighting; cooking; reading&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:zaiusplaceholder|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Zaius' most obvious strength is his literal strength; while those that succeed at the arts and techniques involved in being a monk can already perform marvels like rapid bursts of speed, breaking rocks with bare hands, and the like, Zaius has spent a great deal of time honing his body. Whether toughening his joints or striking points by hitting hanging sheets of metal, to what he regularly eats, to daily exercise, Zaius has always determined that the best way to win a fight is to make sure you don't need a weapon to do so. He's strong enough to carry another miqo'te under one arm like a sack of grain, and has been able to throw even roegadyn about, although certainly not with ease.<br /> <br /> Following that train of thought, Zaius has been following the path of unarmed combat from almost the moment of his birth. First trained as Fury of Halone, then after his imprisonment as a slave grappling, even spending time at the Ul'dah pugilist's guild to see what there was to see, Zaius had been fighting and killing with nothing but his body for nearly thirty years. While able to wield other weapons, and recognizing the advantage offered by heavy plate mail, and in fact very proficient in the use of a heavy axe, oftentimes putting a weapon in Zaius' hands makes the Keeper ''less'' effective.<br /> <br /> Zaius was given work in trades before his enslavement, thanks to his parents, and continued them where possible until he was freed. While cooking is his passion, he is also an exceptionally accomplished blacksmith, able to craft the most difficult of works, and a very skilled leatherworker as well. His dedication to improvement has served him well when it comes to his three trades.<br /> [[File: zaiusplaceholder.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: zaiusplaceholder.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Once Zaius had decided on a course of action, he can rarely be persuaded from it. This can be dangerous for himself and those around him, as while he's capable of looking at things from a long-term perspective, he can often be impulsive, doing things that are socially and morally unacceptable.<br /> <br /> In a fight he will not surrender, even while in a position of obvious disadvantage. Zaius knows that it's his fate to die on the battlefield, whether it's today or tomorrow matters little to him. He'll throw himself against seemingly impossible odds, and while he's survived to date through his own skills, the aid of others, and fortune itself, sooner or later a day will come where all three are not up to the task of keeping him alive in the face of overwhelming odds.<br /> <br /> (More to come!)<br /> [[File:zaiusplaceholder.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Zaius' views on romance are fairly odd, something he would point out is likely a result of his upbringing. While he has been in an ongoing relationship with [[Tiergan Vashir]] for some time now, both agreed that taking other occasional lovers would be acceptable, especially as Tiergan prefers to keep his relationship with Zaius, if not secret, certainly quiet. On occasion, the two have even had the same lover at the same time, something that Zaius takes no end of amusement in. Despite doting on Tiergan in private, the two bicker constantly, competing in almost every way that comes up. Zaius' philosophy of never having anything he couldn't stand to have taken from him if need be is stretched to the limit by his relationship with Tiergan.<br /> <br /> Qualities he looks for in a partner include being straightforward, determined, opinionated, and stubborn. Zaius also enjoys helping to draw people out of their shell when it comes to romantic liaisons, not being one for jealousy. Someone with a strong physical presence, who isn't afraid to fight for what they believe in, or what they want, or...just fight, really, draw his attention quickly. Despite finding someone appealing from a physical and emotional standpoint however, Zaius tends not to pursue very far. He is more likely to flirt shamelessly, especially if the person in question is already in a relationship, double-especially if the person's partner is there. The fact of the matter is, Zaius is rather picky as to whom he decides to chase after with determination, and while he has had a few one-night-stands, he prefers something more long-term, whether that be more physical encounters after the first, or something less carnal.<br /> <br /> Zaius has never had much cause to distinguish between men and women when it came to persons he finds appealing.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Almost without exception, when called upon to fight Zaius will do so hand to hand. Even a simple sparring contest is, to the Keeper, a contest that can only end one way; death. Otherwise, how is someone supposed to know if they're truly better, if one of the combatants is holding back? With that in mind, recent developments have come to show him that some people are more interesting alive and dead, and to that end he's returned to using a bare handed style while 'only' sparring. His learning didn't end with the disappearance of his teachers, and after he was enslaved he had a variety of instructors, further honing his abilities and expanding them beyond striking to including grappling, and wrestling, fighting in close quarters with little room to move.<br /> <br /> In an actual fight, where he's looking to slay an opponent, Zaius will usually make use of a set of gauntlets he crafted himself, each finger covered in segmented, layered armor to allow for grappling and flexibility, and each ending in a razor sharp point. Patterned on his old gladiator mail, but crafted and re-crafted each time new metals are discovered by metallurgists, the gauntlets are capable of matching most contemporary weapons of the time.<br /> <br /> Against opponents such as dragons, Voidsent, or the like, Zaius employes a reforged copy of the ancient Relic Weapon known as Kaiser Knuckles. Much like with his gauntlets, he is constantly upgrading and reforging them as new options become available, although that often requires relying on a certain smith near Fallgourd Float...<br /> <br /> Zaius' stamina is seemingly inexhaustible, enduring endless hours of combat, as well as wounds and beatings, its rare to see the Keeper ever need to take an extended rest. As long as there is a fight nearby, the violent chaos seems to feed the Keeper, urging him to continue fighting until there is no one left standing. A good part of this is due not only to the techniques he learned from his various teachers, but the exceptional conditioning he puts himself through. Despite his immense build, he is flexible enough to raise a leg up and over his head, and strong enough to hold it there for a good period of time. As one of his opponents observed, it seemed like speed and mass were not properly explained to Zaius Rhal'seer.<br /> <br /> While able to disrupt certain spells using various techniques meant for silencing enemies, Zaius himself has no talent with the magical arts, either offensive or defensive.<br /> <br /> Aware of Garlean technology and its dangers, Zaius has familiarized himself with certain facets of their equipment, at least enough to break it effectively in combat, including magitek armor, gunblades, and most of their warmachines.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:Zaiuskaiser1.png|thumb|upright=2.5|right|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;Some people complain their whole lives they never found their purpose. I was born and trained to fight. You know what they say; love what you do, do what you love.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, gladiator, ex-slave, mercenary, madman. Zaius has been all of these and more. He doesn't show any remorse or hesitation in discussing his past, whether his cruel training as a child, or the violent tendencies that continue to this day. While no assassin, Zaius until recently had worked for both sides of the law, especially in Ul'dah, where enough gil could be passed around to ignore a Keeper and his role in fighting whomever needed fighting. Recently however he has somewhat bettered his reputation by working to keep the Beastmen tribes in check, as well as performing more 'honest' work for the three city-states, including joining the Immortal Flames...only to switch to the Maelstrom mid-battle during one of the engagements in Cartenau, with the reasoning that he'd gotten bored always fighting for the same side, and needed a change.<br /> <br /> While his first love in trade has always been cooking, taking a good bit of satisfaction from a well-made meal, especially a challenging one, it is seeming more and more that his true gift might lay in metallurgy. Specifically blacksmithing, to which he has taken quickly and with aplomb. Devouring challenging tasks and difficult crafts with equal hunger, he's set to his work with hammer and file almost as intently as he has his hand to hand combat. In a distant third remains leatherworking, although he's more than skilled enough to repair and even modify his own armor, mingling two of his talents together to improve his own equipment.<br /> <br /> Rarely, Zaius finds himself with a free moment or two when he's not fighting, training, or working on his tradeskills. In those incredibly infrequent moments, he has a few books stashed about his home. While he enjoys sitting down with one of them, his attention is never occupied for long.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* Sparring.<br /> :* Good food.<br /> :* Violence.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Alcohol<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Cowardice.<br /> :* Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Unarmed combat.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Blacksmithing.<br /> :* Leatherworking.<br /> :* Violence.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Growing weak and feeble.<br /> :* Old age, mostly due to the above.<br /> :* Permanent imprisonment.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Zaiuscrouch1.jpg|200px|]][[File:Zaiustierganblue.jpg|200px|]][[File:Zaiussphairai.jpeg|200px|]][[File:Crazyeyes1.jpg|200px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Zaius was born under a different name, to the master teacher of the Fury of Halone temple in Ala Mhigo. He refuses to give the original names of his parents, or his own. They both went missing during a dangerous job more than fifteen years ago, and he's long since given up any chance of seeing them again. The person behind their disappearance was dealt with, essentially closing the book on Zaius' family.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Unknown ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Unknown ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=6868 Aeon] Free Company: In the year 1578 Zaius registered with a relatively unknown Free Company known only as 'Aeon'. Other than offering standard mercenary services, little was known of them. While privy to their secrets, this is one of the few topics that Zaius won't disclose a great amount of detail on. Instead, he offers up only that they were a great deal of fun, a wonderful source of ongoing strife and violence, and that if any curious folk were to learn more, he could give them the opportunity to join them...if they asked.<br /> <br /> [http://coralsea.enjin.com/ The Coral Sea] Free Company: Late in 1578, after departing Aeon, Zaius signed up with the Coral Sea after undergoing their interview process and (in an amazing act of oversight) managing to pass.<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File: Zaius_tier_gold_wip.jpg|245x245px|thumb|middle|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]][[File: Teamassemble.jpg|left||245x245px|thumb|middle]][[File: Zaiustierheight1.jpg|center|245x245px|thumb|middle]][[File: Nofighting.jpg||245x245px|thumb|middle|center|By [[Telos]]]]<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' /'' &quot;Ah'ra&quot; '': Zaius met Tiergan in one of their mutual owner's slave pens. In the structure of the pens, the most dangerous would assume the rank of Alpha, and be responsible for keeping order. In exchange, they received numerous benefits, from better food and lodgings, all the way to trips outside to spend gil earned by forcing the the rest of the slaves to stay in line. It was after becoming Alpha of his own pen that Zaius was sent to Tiergan's, who was Alpha at the time, to bring the arrogant slave to heel...a curious choice, given Zaius' own mannerisms. Nonetheless, he succeeded, unseating Tiergan within a week, after Tiergan had held the position for three years. What began as a relationship expressed through steel and fist quickly turned lustful as well, although Tiergan never did manage to take back the position of Alpha, and more and more Zaius began to offer the former Alpha is protection from the various other slaves that Tiergan had once reigned over. Zaius lost track of Tiergan for several years, only tracking him down when he registered with a Free Company. The two remain together, albeit in an open relationship, with the understanding that, sooner or later, Tiergan always returns to the Keeper. The fact that the two are slowly beginning to admit actual feelings towards one another has made their relationship more challenging than ever before.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Teld're Eska'aldren]]''' : Recently introduced to Teld're by Tiergan, Zaius immediately found something in the other miqo'te that reminded him of himself at a younger age. Amused by the self-revelation, he immediately challenged Teld're to a fight to the death. After Tiergan broke up their first encounter, they had a rematch without interference, with Teld're using his advantage of aetheric manipulation and a carefully chosen battlefield to savage Zaius. Given the nature of the fight, Zaius was rather surprised to wake up the next morning, and resolved to get to know Teld're better. This has resulted in several more encounters, including a particular memorable cooked stew.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; &quot;'[[Brynhilde Wulf]]''' : Leader of the free company Aeon, Zaius respects Brynhilde a great deal for her decision to lead a group of people he considers to be mostly crazy and self-destructive, himself included. Well aware that Brynhilde does not return that respect, the fact doesn't seem to bother him in the least. While they briefly fought during the Varus incident in Ul'dah, he looks forward to the chance to actually make a solid attempt at killing her.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sophia Grave]]''' : A member of Aeon, Zaius noticed her peculiar armament quickly. Finding out her actual loyalties did little to dispel Zaius' enjoyment of the few times they'd met in combat, and while both battles were 'unofficial', Sophia's identity disguised, he greatly appreciated her skill. Despite leaving Aoen, Zaius looks forward to a future rematch, and attempts to keep ties with Sophia, knowing that her inevitable actions on the part of her homeland will result in chaos and violence...both of which he'd be loath to miss.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Varus Alderic Rosenthal]]''' : Introduced to him through his interest in Aeon and their mysterious nature, Zaius at first regarded the magus as a loudmouth overconfident man, prone to going on at length about his own superiority. However, after witnessing Varus easily besting several members of the free company, his interest in the magus was piqued. Tracking him down through mutual connections in Ul'dah, the two conversed at length, Zaius enjoying the discussion regarding morals and ambitions, before parting on neutral terms. During Varus' attack on Ul'dah, Zaius was more than willing to fight against Aeon for the thrill and the challenge, but an aetheric attack done by the magus quickly had Zaius turning on him. Afterwards he was one of the few the magus revealed his rebirth to, initially, trusting correctly that Zaius would keep the fact to himself in anticipation of future conflict to come. Zaius was disappointed to learn of the magus' subsequent disappearance, if only because the magus' talent for wreaking havoc would be sorely missed.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is an extremely talented healer, and she would not hesitate to throw herself at the deadliest foes if she knew she had Ciel's skill in white magic present to care for her. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Zaius initially did his best to ignore Zaku Paku, finding his habit of talking in third person distracting, although the fact that the lalafel had managed to attain a prominent position in the Immortal Flames did impressed him. However, when Zaku Paku was given a new name, Zaku Degenwulf, and somehow transformed into a far more physically imposing Highlander, Zaius took notice. This would culminate in three fights while Zaku found himself unable to master the inner rage that came with Warrior training, becoming almost-possessed. After two attempts to finish Zaku off were interrupted by [[Lacey Orwell] he considers the matter closed, and Zaku a fun fighting partner...at least until one of them kills the other.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Zaius finds the young roegadyn's utter lack of social graces and complete honesty refreshing rather than irritating as some might. He also considers her innocent in a sort of odd, roundabout way, especially given how quickly she jumps to 'kill the bad people' as a default method of dealing with a dangerous situation. She's one of the few people that Zaius would actively defend instead of assuming that they would simply be fine on their own, as her naivete means that others could take easy advantage of her.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[L'aenoh Tia]]''' : &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Staelufre Lysmerl]]''' : &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> (More to come, apologies to anyone not up here yet, or that I have/will have forgotten!)<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> None. Zaius hasn't actually met anyone he really dislikes to the point he would go to lengths to avoid them (so far). Mostly because even the people he likes he looks forward to having no-holds-barred fights to the finish, so, why hold grudges?<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;I can't think of a day I've been in the Wolves' Den fighting that he wasn't there. I don't think he sleeps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Won't touch liquor! Not a drop. Caravan came into Ul'dah and the master was buying rounds for everyone in the Quicksand; he just kept at his water.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Tough bastard! Saw him nearly lose his arm to an axe in an unsanctioned scrap on the Wolves' Den Pier. Barely managed to take an aether trip out of there! Damn if he wasn't out a day later fighting like it was nothing. Gotta learn that trick…&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Crazy. Absolutely crazy. Absolutely unpredictable. ...absolutely relentless. I watched him face down a squad of Brass Blades without flinching. Just that damn scary grin on him the whole while. Gave me the shivers.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;Swear I saw him in the slave fights a few years before the Calamity. No, not the legal ones. The death matches.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Got no loyalty to anyone. Part of a group jumping a crystal caravan, the owner offered twice what the bandits were being paid. He turned on 'em just like that, guards finished off the rest. Damn thing is, he didn't take a single coin. Like he did it just for fighting. Or worse, fun.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;He's a joke, is what he is. All those rumors and talk of fighting and slaves and the like. Bullshit! No one walks around without a scar that's lived a life like that. No one normal.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;I saw him in noble's clothes, skulking around the back alleys. Dressed like that he's looking to be mugged!&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;Son of a bitch bought my land for half what it was worth before the Calamity! Heard he's buying up all sorts of property. No damn idea why.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;A slave's a slave, an' I heard that he's still got his contract open! Yeah, escaped during the Calamity! What, no, I don't want no part of putting him in a cage thanks much! I like breathin' and eatin' solid food!&quot;&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Heard tell that he had training from one of the monks from Ala Mhigo. No, not the one order, the Fist of Rhalgar. Called themselves the Fury of Halone.<br /> ::* &quot;No. No, he's dead. I saw him cut nearly to shreds in one of the Castrums! Shot a half-dozen times with one of those Garlean guns! Come to think of it, no one went back to get the body…&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> (Feel free to add your own!)<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Here's a bit of advice. Shit head. That one is mine. He'll probably tear you to shreds- then I'll laugh and we'll fuck a few fulms away from your dead body. You want to go like that? Then keep digging... Because the only thing you're clearing out is your grave...&quot; -- [[Teld're Eska'aldren]]<br /> ::* &quot;If you so insist for my opinion, it is this; Zaius Rhal'seer is more beast than man. Vicious and lascivious, unprincipled and troublesome; a finer example of everything wrong with that race, you'll not find.&quot; -- [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1548 - 1557 : The Ala Mhigan Years''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Zaius Rhal'seer's true name has been lost to the ages, except perhaps a long-forgotten registry buried and charred, somewhere in the fallen temple where the Fist of Rhalgar monks kept their records. Also the name of his teacher and her husband, Zaius' mother and father, and the ones who gave up their home, their duty, their faith, and their friends to give their son a chance at freedom across the ocean, in the strange continent of Eorza. Before that however they raised their child from birth to be a weapon, one that would defend Ala Mhigo against enemies without and within, one of the Fists of Rhalgar. The two practiced a frowned-upon variation of the martial arts and chakra aligning done by the Fist of Rhalgar, their sect known as the Furies of Halone. While the Fists were based on learning centering, balance, using their chakra to bring focused ruin upon their enemies, the Furies focused on unleashing the inner fury, raw primal instinct and the desire to win at all cost. While fearsome opponents in combat, more than once their temple came close to being sealed for the effects such training took upon the mind, body, and soul.<br /> <br /> To that end, Zaius was told to kill for the first time when he was 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> A treasured pet was put before him, and he was told to slay it. After a great deal of abuse he finally did so, not with the skills he'd learned, but with a knife sharpened to a razor's edge. He cried, as a child should have done. In front of the class, their teacher, his mother, berated him for how long he had taken. In private, she agonized with her husband; the two had hotly debated which school to enter him into, and had decided that he would follow in his mother's footsteps, as Fury. After seeing him suffer, she thought about abandoning his training altogether...yet together the two resolved to continue teaching their son. By now the city was beginning to turn on itself, the rebellion being funded and prosecuted in the shadows by the Garlean empire growing and seething. Many of the monks and fighters fell in with these elements, but there were those that saw what was to come; the end of their nation. So it was that with heavy hearts, Zaius' mother and father reached out to a trader from the continent of Eorza, a rare friend made on the field of battle, and made their decision: they would leave Ala Mhigo, abandon their sacred duty, their faith, their years of service, all for the chance to spare their son the horrors of what was to come. To escape their fellows, to be branded as traitors, and hunted until the war itself came in force would have killed nearly anyone.<br /> <br /> Zaius was 9 years old when he and his parents made it to Ul'dah, weeks ahead of the war that never was.<br /> <br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1564 : The Streets of Ul'dah''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Life in Ul'dah was hard, even before more and more refugees from Ala Mhigo began to stream into the city. With few skills beyond their ability to kill, Zaius' parents were forced to take whatever work came their way, regardless of how moral or immoral it might have been. Fortunately for Zaius, the two had dedicated themselves to an entire city, a religion, as a way of life; rededicating themselves, now to their son, made it easy to ignore who they were defending, and who they were attacking. Not unaware of the dangers a pair of Keepers of the Moon living with their vulnerable son could bring down on themselves were they too vicious or cruel however, the pair took care to never work too strongly against one group or one side, the exception being the various Beastmen Tribes. Recognizing their own limits as a result of their focused training, they resolved that their child should have more options.<br /> <br /> (More to come!)<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1565 - 1572 : Slave Ascendant''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;(More to come!).&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1573 - 1576 : Wanderer''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;(More to come!).&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1577 - 1578 : Aeon''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt; (More to come!) &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1579 - Present : The Coral Sea''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt; (More to come!) &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Zaius:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. There pretty much isn't any levemaster that hasn't had a good deal of work done by Zaius.<br /> ::* Anyone involved in the slave trade before the cataclysm.<br /> ::* High-ranking members of the blacksmith guild; Zaius is a master smith.<br /> ::* High-ranking members of the culinarians' guild; Zaius is a master chef.<br /> ::* Anyone who participates in or watches matches in the Wolves' Den, or participates in any of the fighting in Cartenau<br /> ::* Landowners in and around Ul'dah might have heard of a particular Keeper that watches property very closely.<br /> ::* While Zaius is not an assassin, he's worked for nearly every group that would have him, good or bad, as long as there was a good fight to be had.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* (More to come!)<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: Zaius right hulking.jpg|250px|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> [[File: Zaius come to me.jpg|400px|thumb|right|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> [[File: Triozaiustierganteldre1.png|325px|thumb|left|By [[Telos]]]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Zaius' original name and tribe are long lost...or at least until I decide to actually develop them.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of his name would be &quot;Zeye-us Rhal-Seer.&quot;<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> Zaius is rather coarse, blunt, and violent even when joking. Please remember this if you decide to say hi.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> The design of this profile was stolen wholesale (but with permission) from [[Brynhilde Wulf]], who in turn used some elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> 5th February 2015:<br /> ::* General clean up of typos and other errors.<br /> ::* Added information concerning Zaius' history in Free Companies.<br /> <br /> 4th February 2015:<br /> ::* Up at last!</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Tiergan_Vashir&diff=74191 2015-02-05T18:00:21Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363;font-size:30px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt; Tiergan Vashir&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = Tier_long2.jpg<br /> | title = <br /> | gender = Male<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Miqo'te<br /> | clan = Mixed heritage<br /> | stat_1 = Place of birth<br /> | stat_1_value = Ala Mhigo<br /> | stat_2 = Age<br /> | stat_2_value = 29<br /> | stat_3 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_3_value = Pansexual<br /> | stat_4 = Height<br /> | stat_4_value = 5 fulms 8 ilms <br /> | stat_5 = Nameday<br /> | stat_5_value = 1st Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon <br /> | stat_6 = <br /> | stat_6_value = <br /> <br /> }}&lt;font size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;''Gladiator. Ala Mhigan. Slave.''&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> &lt;font size=&quot;5&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Outdated and in desperate need of update. Will do ASAP.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; <br /> <br /> Tiergan was seven when the Empire devastated Ala Mhigo - sparking the beginning of a life marred by violence, savage fighting pits, drugs, and chaos. His parents were slain trying to defend their home and he was separated from his elder sister, Lurial, when slavers captured him along with several other Ala Mhigan refugees fleeing from the region.<br /> <br /> Now as an escaped gladiator-slave, Tiergan takes various jobs as a mercenary while slowly and methodically working to destroy his former-master's sprawling empire. For without facing the past - can a man truly be free?<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363; font-size:40px; color:#FFFFFF&quot;&gt;Character&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF&quot;&gt;Appearance&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> {| style=&quot;width: 1100px; background-color:#444363&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;<br /> |-<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;'''Eyes'''&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;'''Hair'''&lt;/span&gt;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;'''Skin'''&lt;/span&gt;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;'''Body Type'''&lt;/span&gt;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;'''Voice'''&lt;/span&gt;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;'''Clothing'''&lt;/span&gt;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;'''Notable Features'''&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |-<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;Frost Blue, nearly white in color.&lt;/span&gt;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;Stark white.&lt;/span&gt;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;Bronzed - especially from time in the Thanalan Sun&lt;/span&gt;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;Fit, lean, and heavily muscled.&lt;/span&gt;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;Low, deep, and sometimes rough.&lt;/span&gt;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;Functional and simple, without flair. Slightly thicker padding and armor at his back.&lt;/span&gt;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#f0f8ff&quot;&gt;Heavy scarring all across his body - particularly at his back. &lt;/span&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> &lt;br/&gt;With numerous scars running across his flesh like a latticework and a body swathed in a mix of plate, chain, and leather - Tiergan looks every bit the gladiator he once was. <br /> <br /> He is tall for a miqo'te, standing at 5 fulms 8 ilms with broad shoulders and a thick, heavily-muscled frame. His skin is a golden bronze color further deepened by time in the sun - the richness of it marred by various scars of many types. His hair is a stark white, carelessly cut and styled without much regard to appearance. One need only to glance at the male to realise Tiergan places far more value on his clothing and possessions being functional then beautiful.<br /> <br /> The male typically maintains a rigid, quiet, but subtly aggressive posture, his frost-blue gaze fierce and cold. He rarely seems relaxed and has an air about him like a coeurl forced into a corner - tensed, angry, and his eyes fixed upon any and all potential danger.<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF&quot;&gt;Behavior and Personality&lt;/div&gt; ===<br /> <br /> Around strangers, Tiergan strives to carry himself in a calm, somewhat stoic manner, keeping his thoughts and emotions close to the vest while watching closely for the behavior of others. However, he is easily swept up by anger, passion, and impulsiveness, often acting first and regretting later unless it is something he meticulously plans for. A lifetime of deceit, greed, and trickery has left the miqo'te wary and mistrustful of those around him and he struggles to be at peace when not alone. With friends and allies, the miqo'te has more difficulty concealing his emotions. The closer one becomes to him, the easier he is to read, transforming the mercenary from a cold, stand-offish figure to something of an open book. <br /> <br /> Outside of combat, close contact of any kind sometimes triggers intense discomfort if the miqo'te is not expecting it. He maintains a respectful distance from others and only draws closer in a way that is obvious and offers plenty of time for the other to stop his approach if they feel threatened. Tiergan avoids speaking about his past history whenever possible, except that he was a refugee from Ala Mhigo, and tends not to pry into the history of others. Privately, Tiergan yearns for nothing more then something resembling a family or being with a group of people he can fully rely on. However, the very idea of letting down his guard and extending his trust to a large number of people makes him feel so exposed and vulnerable that he avoids doing so at all costs.<br /> <br /> Though Tiergan believes on some level that the Twelve exist, he does not actively worship any of them save for Rhalgr, who he seems to pay respect to mainly in remembrance of the nation that had once been his home. He firmly believes everyone is in control of their own lives and can forge a different path whenever they so choose. He finds the concept of Fate abhorrent, particularly because it would mean much of his life's suffering was somehow destined.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF&quot;&gt;Combat&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> As a gladiator, Tiergan was known for throwing himself into battle with a blade in his right hand and a steel-gauntlet in his left. He preferred close-quarters combat and liked going on the offensive right from the start, moving in fast and aggressive with the hope of leaving precious little time for his adversary to guard or parry. He pressed hard, testing his opponent's defenses until he found blood and weakness. He dressed light - armoring only certain parts of his body while keeping much of the rest exposed - though whether this was due to some sort of strategy to help him move more swiftly or because he was forced to garb himself in that manner is unclear.<br /> <br /> In current times, the miqo'te's fighting style has shifted slightly. Though he still mainly relies on speed and aggression to carve his way to victory, the mercenary is now often seen carrying a shield and - especially when fighting alongside others - tends to engage in battles from a more cautious, defense-minded approach. He is heavily armored, the plate, chain, and leather covering up most of his body (and subsequently, most of his scars.) <br /> <br /> Casting his shield to the side is often a sign that the miqo'te has, in a sense, shifted back to his old ways and intends to seek blood in any way he can regardless of any damage to himself.<br /> <br /> His greatest weakness is fighting ranged combatants that are able to keep him from closing the distance. He especially loathes fighting spell-casters of any kind and often rushes to get in close as soon as possible when facing one.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF&quot;&gt;Occupation, Skills, and Pastimes&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> Tiergan often describes himself as a mercenary, usually favoring jobs geared more towards combat such as escort missions, guarding people of interest, defending towns, or participating in all out attacks against bandit camps. He avoids jobs that may bring him too close to working for members of Ul'dah's dark underbelly and outright refuses missions that force him to subjugate the poor, the innocent, or the people of Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> <br /> The miqo'te is a member of the Immortal Flames' Free Brigade. However, his name on any official documentation would come up as V'rahn Tia.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :*Quiet, peaceful places<br /> :*The ocean and the sound of the surf<br /> :*Rich, heavily-spiced food<br /> :*Booze<br /> :*Friendly spars<br /> :*Murdering Lanistae<br /> :*&quot;Those little fluffy cakes at the Quicksand with the white powder on them.&quot; ''(Depending on who asks, he will deny this to his very last breath.)''<br /> :*Aldgoat Steak<br /> :*Soft, soothing music.<br /> :*Travel<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :*Crowds<br /> :*Tight, enclosed spaces<br /> :*Being restrained in any fashion<br /> :*Illegal Fighting Pits<br /> :*Strangers that ask too many questions<br /> :*Slavers and slave-owners<br /> :*Powders or potions that he can't identify<br /> :*Being pressed on details about his history<br /> :*Certain types of magic<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :*Swordsmanship<br /> :*Hand-To-Hand Combat<br /> :*Throwing Weapons<br /> :*Tracking<br /> :*Identifying certain drugs and poisons<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :*Allowing anyone to see or touch his exposed back.<br /> :*Returning to his old life as a slave.<br /> :*Being hunted for the rest of his life.<br /> :*Being unable to kill his former-master.<br /> :*Endangering his family or his allies.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Relationships&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> === Affiliations ===<br /> <br /> Immortal Flames Free Brigade&lt;br&gt;<br /> Ul'dah Adventurer's Guild<br /> <br /> === Family ===<br /> <br /> Tiergan was born into a life of poverty. However, most of his memories of that time were happy ones due to his parents shielding their children from the insanity and chaos caused by Ala Mhigo's King of Ruin.<br /> <br /> &lt;br/&gt;'''Father:''' V'rahn Nunh ''(deceased)'' - Seeker of the Sun - Formerly a Tia that had grown tired with his life in his tribe. The scarlet haired male left to forge a path of his own and ended up in Ala Mhigo where he met his mate, Siha. He took on the last name 'Nunh' after his children were born as a cheeky way of showing he now had a 'tribe'.<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Siha Ashir ''(deceased)'' - Keeper of the Moon - Similarly to V'rahn, Siha had left her tribe to experience the world outside of the usual traditions of Moon Keeper life and ended up in Ala Mhigo where she met and settled with her mate. They were both slain attempting to protect their children in the midst of the rebellion and the Garlean advance on Ala Mhigo.<br /> <br /> '''Aunt:''' V'ira Tarja ''(deceased)'' - Seeker of the Sun - V'rahn's fiery sister. She left their tribe alongside V'rahn, eager to experience the world outside of its confines, and traveled with him to Ala Mhigo.<br /> <br /> '''Uncle:''' C'aseen the Poet ''(deceased)'' - Seeker of the Sun - A monk in the ranks of the Fists of Rhalgr who yearned for unmatched power in order to defend his way of life unopposed. He fell madly in love with V'ira and would spend nights singing ballads to her, not realising she was fighting feelings for him. Eventually they would come together and sire a red-haired boy who V'ira named Vailyx.<br /> <br /> '''Sister: [[Lurial Vashir]]''' - Both Tiergan and Lurial were given more Hyur-sounding names to help them fit in more easily amongst the mostly Hyuran population. Their last name is a combination of Siha's family name and Rahn's tribe. Lurial is an information broker by trade, based in Ul'dah and often watches out for her brother even if he does not always notice.<br /> <br /> '''Cousin: [[Vailyx the Swifttail]]''' ''(MIA)'' - Seeker of the Sun - As children, Vailyx, Tiergan, and Lurial were a cheerful, rambunctious trio that were constantly playing together and occasionally getting into all manner of trouble whenever Vailyx came up with a clever plan. As he was the oldest of the group, Vailyx often was protective of his younger siblings and young Tiergan looked up to Vailyx deeply, seeing him as both his best friend and role model. The young miqo'te attempted to emulate his older cousin in any way he could. Tiergan has not seen Vailyx since he was seven, and was unaware that Vailyx survived the Fall of Ala Mhigo until recently. He still holds onto the hope that Vailyx may still yet be alive.<br /> <br /> '''Cousin: [[Caen Jabari]]''' - Seeker of the Sun - A sprightly, acrobatic youth without any memory of his past. Tiergan was initially unaware of Caen's existence as the youth was born long after Tiergan was enslaved. The former-gladiator was later overjoyed to learn that he not only had another surviving relative, but that Caen was the younger brother to Vailyx. He's is now determined to protect Caen as he believes Vailyx would and to give the boy the family Caen has been missing for five long years.<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Romance&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Tiergan is a man who actively avoids romance. While he has slept with various men and women on a casual basis and shared his bed with many during his time as a slave, his history is largely violent and full of unhealthy relationships both intimate and not. The last major romantic relationship of his past ended with the death of his lover and the sense that he catastrophically failed to protect the woman he loved. He badly hurt the last two people he attempted to romance in current times in ways that ended the courtship, largely viewing the failed relationships as being a direct result of the kind of unpleasant person his life experiences have forged him into.<br /> <br /> This, along a fear of being confined and controlled from his time as a slave, makes him incredibly skittish of romancing anyone. The overwhelming tide of sensations that come with forging a romance are far too intense and too raw, leaving him with the strong potential to lash out in one way or another. He enjoys casual intimacy amongst close friends, but responds with extreme discomfort or even panic if pressed to draw into a relationship of a far more serious nature as it triggers far too many unpleasant memories.<br /> <br /> ['''OOC:''' Romance RP not one of the main focuses of my RP. I enjoy romantic tension and conflict. If your character attempts to romance Tiergan, do so knowing that it most likely result in a clusterfuck that has an extremely small chance of turning into a normal RP relationship. ]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363;font-size:30px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;''Player Character Relationships''&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;''Positive Standing''&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Zaius Rhal'seer]]''' : Tiergan's relationship with Zaius is one so complex and confusing that not even Tiergan himself is sure what to call the towering onyx-skinned miqo'te at any given moment. One minute they could appear as close as lovers and in the next, Tiergan could look ready to tear out the other man's throat. It's clear the two have a great deal of history together - but Tiergan often refuses to go into detail about it. They are currently in something of an open-relationship and his feelings for the man run strong and deep, yet a potent mix of pride and fury prevents him from ever acknowledging them publicly.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Brynhilde Wulf]]''' : Though there was initially a mild degree of friction between Tiergan and Brynhilde born out of mutual mistrust, Tiergan has come to deeply respect Brynhilde and her goals, finding her to be intelligent, pragmatic, and sensitive to the plight of the poor and the exploited. Over time, their friendship as only grown, with Tiergan privately considering Brynhilde one of his closest and truest companions as they work together against a common threat.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Faolan Woodlock]]''' : A peculiar young woodsman who lives deep in the wood on the fringes between Coerthas and the Black Shroud. Tiergan was initially frustrated by the hyur's reclusive, stubborn nature, but as they came to know each other better, Tiergan gained a greater understanding into the hermit's way of life and how the struggle against nature forged the hyur into what he was. Tiergan occasionally makes the trek towards Faolan's territory, to seek out advice and to learn the very beginnings of conjury. Recently, bizarre events have made Tiergan extremely wary of the woodsman, but also terrified for the hermit's future safety. The wheel turns. The Cycle begins again.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Teld're Eska'aldren]]''': An enigmatic young man with a violent past. Tiergan often refers to Teld're as a 'storm siren' for the swordsman's dangerous, storm-like nature and his tendency to pull others to him with a sense of charismatic grace. It has become a source of both fascination and frustration for Tiergan as he often finds himself unable to simply walk away when Teld're calls for him -- far too allured by the swordsman's voice. Over time their friendship shifted into a far more heated, passionate bond, awakening something within Tiergan that is equal parts violent, possessive, and protective.<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Ja'ren A'lenthin]]''' : A cheerful and rambunctious Moon Keeper. Though they don't always get along, and a moment of betrayal tore a gaping rift in their friendship for several moons, Tiergan ultimately views A'len as a youth that needs someone to stand by him as he privately struggles with inner demons. &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''': A blind young woman with tremendous heart. Tiergan finds Ember to be both an endearing friend with an innocent, inquisitive mind -- and a prime example of survival and perseverance in the harsh Thanalan landscape. Her joy and curiosity is infectious.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Garrett Slater]]''': A quiet, strong, but kind-hearted man -- Tiergan often finds Garrett at the side of his younger cousin Caen, acting as the guardian and elder-brother that Tiergan sometimes cannot be. When it comes to Caen's welfare, the two men are often in agreement on numerous topics (particularly when it comes to a man named Artorias Mason.) and Tiergan find himself more at ease leaving Caen to his own devices if he knows Garrett is somewhere close by.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Juste Fantome]]''': A silent phantom shrouded in secrecy. Tiergan is never sure what to make of the towering elezen that seems to observe and protect others from the shadows. The man rarely speaks of his motives, and the revelation that Juste was, in some way, Garlean, has sewn considerable mistrust in the miqo'te's heart. And yet, Tiergan finds it impossible to deny that Juste has been working hard to act as a guardian to others -- though for what reason, Tiergan isn't certain. &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Niko'lai Lynxion]]''': Though Tiergan first regarded the older miqo'te with considerable mistrust and suspicion, they eventually became fast friends over their shared history, both as former-slaves and as miqo'te from the Gyr Abania region. Upon learning of Niko'lai's growing romantic feelings for him, however, Tiergan flew into a violent panic, pushing Niko'lai away and avoiding the other miqo'te for several moons.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> It wasn't until recently that Tiergan returned and apologised for his cowardice, though the mercenary seems relieved to see Niko'lai has already moved on, finding a lover that reciprocates the bard's affections. &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;''Negative Standing''&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : Tiergan's first meeting with Varus began and ended with pain and agony. The former-gladiator despises the hyur magister and goes out of his way to avoid contact with the man when possible. The fact that the magister seems intent upon harming his sister has sparked an even deeper fury, compelling Tiergan to disrupt or destroy whatever plans Varus may have for the future.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Artorias Mason]]''' : An arrogant, destructive hyur who constantly places Tiergan's younger cousin in danger, Tiergan has grown increasingly frustrated with Mason's lack of control, insight, and consideration towards others. After Caen's life was threatened again and again through Mason's foolishness, Tiergan's rage has spiked to the point where violence is very much an option the mercenary intends to use in order to keep Artorias away.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363; font-size:40px; color:#FFFFFF&quot;&gt;Rumors&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> === Common Rumors ===<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;That man? Ah, he's jus' a mercenary. Tends to pick jobs that mostly revolve around fightin' and beatin' the stuffing outta someone - but what mercenary doesn't these days?&quot; <br /> ::*&quot;I see that one wandering about Little Ala Mhigo from time to time. He doesn't speak much - just arrives, drops off food, supplies, and what have you to the people there - and leaves after exchanging words with only a few select individuals.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;Tiergan - eh? He used to be quite the successful gladiator at the Coliseum back in the day. Haven't seen him fight in a little over three years though.&quot;<br /> <br /> === Moderate Rumors ===<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;Oh, he ''seems'' like the calm and collected sort, sure, but hit him in the back - ''hard'' - an' he fights like a demon unleashed!&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;Thal's balls! I used to bet on that man in the fightin' pits - the ones ''outside'' the Coliesum that the Brass Blades turn a blind eye too. Used t'create a right bloody spectacle whenever he stepped in the ring. Haven't seen him fight in some time though. Not sure what happened.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;I think he might have a sister? She works as an information broker in Ul'dah. Don't know if they particularly like each other though - no one's ever seen them spending much time together.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;I see that one leaving the city all the time. Sometimes it's just for a usual job or mission. Other times, he vanishes for days and sometimes comes back bloodied and bruised. He'll say he was simply on a rough job - but the look on his face says it was something much, much more sinister then that. Best not to keep close company with that one, I say.&quot;<br /> <br /> === Rare Rumors ===<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;That one's a slave, or at least he used to be. Fought on the Bloodsands for one of the most brutal men alive. It's a miracle he's even free.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;I hear a criminal lord that goes by the name 'Omen' used to own that one. Would pay good coin to have him brought back too. The man rarely lets his slaves loose - usually the only way out is a mountain of gil or death.&quot;<br /> <br /> === Player Character Rumors ===<br /> <br /> ::*''(( Feel free to add something! Just give me a heads up when you do. ))''<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Aw, yus! He's m'big cousin! But I call him m'bro cus I can. He's brave an' all. S'got a big sword too! But he thinks he can tussle wiv'is mitts better than me and that's jus' bonkers! I love 'im like crazy, but no one c'n tussle like I can!&quot; ''~Caen Jabari''<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Despite having a serious case of the grumpies, Tiergan will always have a special place in both my heart and in my family. Whenever he needs to run away from his problems, I'm happy to be his jogging partner&quot; --''[[Niko'lai Lynxion]]''<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;We have a way with each other. If you've a issue with him; you've a problem with me. So pray you have no issues with him...&quot; ~ [[Teld're Eska'aldren]]<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Tiergan? Oh, we go back a ways, heh. One of a handful I'd have at my back at a fight. Of course, I prefer him ''on'' his back, but. He needs a break now and then.&quot; ~ [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Meine liebe Katzebruder. A man of honour and compassion. I would entrust my life tae him, and I hope he would say the same for me. I have seen him many a time put himself in harms way tae protect others, and it is this selflessness that earns him the well-deserved respect of his peers. In short, he is a dear and trusted friend... And surprisingly well-built, for a cat. A pity.&quot; -- [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> <br /> == ==<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363; font-size:40px; color:#FFFFFF&quot;&gt;History/Timeline&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:DA tier.jpg|left|506x625px|DA_tier.jpg]]<br /> <br /> === Childhood ===<br /> <br /> Tiergan was seven when the Empire devastated Ala Mhigo. His parents were slain trying to defend their home and he was separated from his older sister, Lurial, when slavers captured him along with several other Ala Mhigan refugees fleeing from the region.<br /> <br /> Sold to a shrewd and wealthy merchant, Tiergan spent the next six years burrowing in mines and quarries, performing hard labour along with many other child-workers who had been bought for the same purpose. With each year that passed, the youngling grew more angry, vicious, and aggressive - making him difficult to control and risky to keep. His memories of life before the quarries were beginning to fade, but he still recalled the kind voice of his mother, the warm strength of his father, and the sister he'd been torn away from when the madness began.<br /> <br /> Instead of putting the slave down and wasting an investment, the merchant eventually traveled to the Ul'dahn Black Markets and resold Tiergan as a potential gladiator slave to a secretive criminal lord known only as &quot;Omen.&quot; The youth made his first kill not long after, when he was thrust into a room with another child of the same age and told that only one of them would be permitted to leave alive to become a gladiator.<br /> <br /> The years that followed were a frenzied blur of harsh, rigorous training; brutal combat in illegal fighting arenas; and terrifying, nightmarish visions. Blackroot Rose leaves were used to give the youth a cruel, but lethal advantage towards the start of his 'career' and somnus was used to calm the boy afterwards, making him docile. The constant back and forth between frenzied uncontrollable violence and mind-numbing calm nearly turned the youngling into a shattered mess. However, as Tiergan grew more powerful in his own right, the use of Blackroot Rose became blessedly less frequent, eventually stopping all together.<br /> <br /> With time, Lurial heard word of Tiergan and tracked him down. The brother and sister found ways to meet and stay in contact, their strong sibling bond becoming unbreakable over time as they took solace in the fact the other had survived and they were not truly alone.<br /> <br /> === Adulthood ===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> At the age of 17, Tiergan was moved into the adult slave pens. There, an unusual hierarchy was established where the strongest slave - designated as the &quot;Alpha&quot; - received special privileges and treatment in exchange for keeping all of the other slaves in line. The Alpha status was signified by a single red band around the upper arm and other slaves could fight the reigning Alpha with hopes of defeating them and taking their place.<br /> <br /> Savagely clawing his way to the top, Tiergan reached Alpha status within a year. There, he embraced luxuries and pleasures he'd previously been denied, freedoms he'd never truly known. With each day that passed, the more the miqo'te indulged himself in a world of sadistic aggression, pitiless savagery, and hedonistic dominance. He took what he wanted, touched what he liked, forcing others to bend to his needs and desires as he took advantage of everything being an 'Alpha' afforded him. There were three other equally powerful contenders for the position. However, through a combination of luck and skill, the Tiergan managed to remain Alpha for three solid years until he lost the position to Zaius - a vicious, towering miqo'te with unparalleled strength and a sharp, calculating mind, who had only arrived within the pens a week before.<br /> <br /> At first, Tiergan viewed Zaius with a great deal of resentment. After spending so much time at the top, the idea that someone could simply appear and defeat him within a week of arriving was infuriating. To make matters worse, the older, stronger male was often cruel and abrasive, mistreating Tiergan at every possible opportunity. Other slaves that had always fought Tiergan one-on-one in hopes of stealing his position, swiftly began ganging up on him in groups to exact revenge. Omen's men no longer regarded him with any measure of respect and he was denied all of the things he'd once enjoyed.<br /> <br /> In desperation to regain his position, Tiergan clashed with Zaius often, fighting with the other male over and over, until eventually a frenzied, tumultuous relationship developed. Gradually, the abuse Tiergan faced at the hands of others vanished as he fell under Zaius' protection. Even Omen's men hesitated to bring Tiergan any harm, his bond with Zaius swinging wildly between enemy, friend, and lover. Tiergan's emotions fell into conflict, his sense of pride making it difficult for Tiergan to see Zaius as anything other then a hated enemy or rival to be defeated... while Zaius' tendency to protect and defend him made it hard for Tiergan not to feel a little appreciation and even fondness for the older miqo'te. As the years passed, Zaius became both his most hated opponent and most valued, trusted confidant. Zaius knew him better than any other, and having a 'friend' that he could quietly rely on, someone who always had his back -- even if it came at a price -- was an experience that radically changed Tiergan's perceptions. <br /> <br /> It wasn't until sudden rioting erupted amongst the slaves and one of the walls to the pens exploded that Tiergan was eventually able to escape. With countless other slaves fighting each other and pouring out of the opening, Tiergan and many others were able to flee Omen's control. Tiergan later learned it was all orchestrated by her sister who had been planning to liberate him, but had no way of relaying the news. The gladiator-slave was finally free.<br /> <br /> His first taste of freedom did not come easy. His time as a slave had forged him into a rough, heartless man of violence with a sadistic streak tempered only by the fact that he'd been humbled by Zaius. It took him a little more than two years years, with Lurial and others gently (and sometimes not so gently) guiding him every step of the way, for Tiergan to unlearn many old, brutal habits and to transform into a far more quiet, balanced individual.<br /> <br /> === Present ===<br /> <br /> Since his escape, Tiergan has become a mercenary, taking on whatever jobs he can to survive. Omen placed a notable bounty on his head in order to have the gladiator returned back to the Pits, only for Tiergan to respond by either killing the bounty hunters that pursue him or sending them back to Ul'dah with broken, shattered bones. While he is a relatively quiet man and does not draw too much attention to himself save during combat -- he doesn't always fully disguise himself when going about his life in Ul'dah, relying on the considerably large miqo'te population to help him blend in with the crowd. He will sometimes however, give his father's name in the place of his own when signing documents that can leave an obvious paper-trail for others to follow.<br /> <br /> He's often seen around Little Ala Mhigo and other nearby refugee camps, delivering food and supplies to the people there, before leaving as swiftly as he came. Every once in a while however, Tiergan heads out on his own, vanishing for a long stretch of time and coming back days later, bloodied and disheveled. He engages on a bloody vengeful crusade, tracking down Omen's men, slaughtering them, and disrupting his old master's activities in hopes of bringing the man's vast empire crumbling down to the foundations. Knowing that inciting Omen's anger too much would cause him more problems than he could manage, Tiergan takes great care not only to disguise himself during these 'hunts', but to kill everyone that might return to speak of the destruction he sows and is relentless in his brutality and rage.<br /> <br /> He looks back upon his past with a mix of anger, deep regret, and an infuriating sense of yearning he cannot shake. As much as he hated being shackled by anyone and privately wishes he could atone for the depravity of his actions as an Alpha, a small and terrible part of him can't help but miss the position and all the luxuries he enjoyed. It is a dark, unpleasant part of him that the miqo'te keeps buried, hoping that with time, it will eventually go away.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#444363; font-size:40px; color:#FFFFFF&quot;&gt;Character Connections&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Tiergan:<br /> <br /> ::* A gladiator or anyone affiliated with the gladiator's guild - they would recognise Tiergan a fellow gladiator who was successful in the coliseum. He was known for wielding a sword and a steel, clawed gauntlet when fighting and wore a brass gorget around his neck.<br /> ::* Anyone has ties to the Ul'dahn criminal underground - they might have seen Tiergan brawling it out in illegal combat pits. If they frequented them often enough or had deep enough ties, they would also know he was a gladiator-slave.<br /> ::* If your character has really REALLY strong ties to the Ul'dahn criminal underground - they would know he was owned by &quot;Omen.&quot;<br /> ::* Fellow mercenaries - they may have worked together at one point or another. Or they would recognise Tiergan as another mercenary who often took jobs that involved either violence, killing, or guarding something.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees, and people living or working in Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Fellow slaves - anyone who was enslaved shortly after the Garlean Empire struck down Ala Mhigo, was a child-laborer, or was a slave may have connections to Tiergan.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters may know of the sizable bounty on Tiergan's head. He is wanted alive.<br /> <br /> == Annotations ==<br /> I completely and shamelessly ripped off of the page of [[Brynhilde Wulf]] after asking her for permission first. Because DAYUM - it was awesome looking.</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Zaius_Rhal%27seer&diff=74187 2015-02-05T17:48:41Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>rpg.ashami.com<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:50px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Zaius Rhal'seer '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Former slave, current mercenary, killer. On first impression, Zaius is disturbingly outgoing, with a zeal for living, yet given over to violence; dedicated to the art of hand-to-hand combat, taking every fight offered, living for the moment, and concerned only with enjoying life to the fullest, whether in combat, at the forge, or in the kitchen(?!).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> A refugee from Ala Mhigo, brought over the sea as a child by his teacher and her husband, Zaius honors their lessons in combat by using them, finding the greatest satisfaction from a fight to the death. Practitioner of a fighting style learned in the temple of the Fury of Halone, a rare and frowned-upon subsect of the Fists of Rhalgr, he fights with equal parts skill, madness, and fury.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#5B5B59;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Hunger '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = Zai_ava1.jpg<br /> | title = 'Remember. You asked for this.'<br /> | gender = Male<br /> | citizenship = Ul'dah<br /> | race = Miqo'te<br /> | clan = Keeper of the Moon<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 32<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Open Relationship<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* After wandering Eorza without particular aim or desire, Zaius settles down in Ul'dah after hearing that a 'pugilist' guild has opened, using gil earned through his adventuring to purchase a modest home. &lt;br&gt;<br /> Third Umbral Moon, 1577 (July' 2013)<br /> ::* Zaius reconnects with Tiergan Vashir, discovering him as part of a Free Company. Joining it expressly to pursue and re-ignite their rivalry, he and Tiergan brawl viciously in the courtyard of the company several times, eventually leading to their mutual departure after rising tensions prove too intense to resolve.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Zaius joins a mercenary company unlisted on most records, with no history to it, known only as 'Aeon'.<br /> Fourth Umbral Moon, 1578 (August 2014)<br /> ::* During a battle with [[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]], Zaius' home is one of several destroyed by the magical forces unleashed. At first he seems to have sided with the magus, and briefly fights with [[Brynhilde Wulf]] before choosing to stand against Varus as one of his spells injures everyone present. In succession, he.engages a mysterious masked agent of the Magus', Varus' right hand Rukira Michaelis, and then joins the rest of Varus' opponents in fighting the spellcaster directly. By the end of the battle, he has weathered Garlean technology, numerous magical assaults, and hours of combat. He survives.<br /> ::*While waiting for his next bout at the Wolf's Den, Zaius' attention is drawn to a seemingly-possessed Zaku Degenwulf, the latter easily battering and besting a half-dozen Maelstrom as Zaius watches. Confronting him alone, the two fight briefly before Zaius is brutally wounded and thrown into one of the jutting rocks near the dock, left to drown in the ocean. He survives.<br /> ::*A little over a week later, Zaius would confront Zaku in front of Cliffperch, engaging the other once Zaku made it clear he was not possessed so much as afflicted by a form of rage Warriors would on occassion succumb to. This time the fight ended with Zaius breaking Zaku's jaw, Lacey Orwell preventing him from finishing the Highlander off.<br /> ::*A third encounter with Zaku would end in a similar fashion, the two destroying a good portion of the furniture in Cliffperch before once again [[Lacey Orwell]] intervened along with Faolan Woodlock to stop him from killing the Highlander.<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1578 (November 2014)<br /> ::*Confronting [[Teld're Eska'aldren]] near Oschon's Torch, the two finally give in to their mutual desire for conflict, engaging in a battle to the finish. While Teld're revealed the ability to manipulate his own internal aether for defensive and offensive purposes, Zaius' modified armor and his techniques enable him to hold his own. The fight ends inconclusively, with [[Tiergan Vashir]] interrupting them before either can kill the other.<br /> ::*Only two weeks later Zaius and Teld're meet again. This time Teld're lures the Keeper into a battle in a lake, upon which he uses his aether to turn the water into a series of razor-sharp blades, savaging Zaius and driving his armor deeper into the resulting wounds, as well as battering him senseless once he can no longer stand as a result of the blades. Zaius is dragged into a nearby cabin by Teld're, who watches him throughout the night. He survives.<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1578 (December 2014)<br /> ::*After a significant bidding war with [[Rukira Michaelis]], Zaius wins a date with [[Tiergan Vashir]] for the sum of 3,000,000 gil. For charity.<br /> ::* Zaius is introduced to [[Aiouxdaux Beaumont]] by Teld're. The two promptly fight, with Zaius pinning Aiouxdaux down, only to find the elezen had slipped a dagger between the plates of his armor, damaged by his magic earlier. Rather than release Aiouxdaux, Zaius opts to tear his throat out, and is stabbed in the heart in return. He survives.<br /> ::*Zaius takes on Staelufre as a student, who seeks to learn one of the arts of his school. After failing to incite in her the anger needed to use the technique, he resolves to find something to bring forth the necessary emotion...<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Golden.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Black, red tipped.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dark grey.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Heavily muscled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Forward, upbeat, somewhat deep.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Confident, casual.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;True Neutral.<br /> [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TrueNeutral]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Lightning&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;26th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon, 1548&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Zaius stands at 5 fulms and 11 ilm tall with solid, powerful limbs. He has a very developed build as compared to most Keepers, having taken great care and effort in maintaining proportion and flexibility despite his size.<br /> <br /> [[File: Zaiustorso1.jpg|thumb|right|By [[Telos]]]]<br /> <br /> Zaius has a heart-shaped face, with a strong jaw. His eyes are a deep, bright gold. They express his emotions vividly, anywhere from his normal amusement at most things, to the blank, mindless savagery he can display in a fight.<br /> <br /> Her hair is thick, and he keeps it fairly short in the back and sides, barring either one or two braids towards the front. His bangs tend to fall in front of his eyes when he goes too long between trimming it. Before his second fight with [[Teld're Eska'aldren|Teld're]] he kept the ends of his hair dyed blue in front and on his braids. However, the aetheric energy released by Teld're somehow dyed the ends of Zaius' hair in those parts blood-red, the hair now simply naturally changing colours as it reaches the length. Zaius has elected not to bother looking into getting the effect reversed because it's a time saver, and it matches his armor nicely.<br /> <br /> [[File: Zaius_frenzy_large.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> Despite his very violent lifestyle, Zaius' armor usually bears little sign of wear and tear beyond scuffing and the occasional cut across the leather or gouge in the metal portions of his armor. As a talented blacksmith and leatherworker, he maintains and modifies his own equipment, preferring to base the look and build of it off of old gladiatorial armor he used to wear. This not only allows for a good amount of flexibility but also serves to throw off opponents that don't know any better; expecting to easily cut or punch or cast through simple leather, the darksteel plates and layered chain beneath give him more durability than one would normally expect.<br /> <br /> Strangely for someone that had spent their entire life training to fight or fighting, Zaius has no scars or distinguishing marks. The reason for that is a modified technique learned from the Fury of Halone school, which builds on the 'second wind' ability to allow for immediate, and slow steady healing. While nothing close to a healer's magic, it allows a fighter able to summon the necessary rage and focus to prevent otherwise mortal wounds from finishing him off, as well as preventing scarring. Unfortunately the time required makes it unusable in a fight, or at least not without an incredibly gracious opponent.<br /> <br /> Zaius speaks with a rather low voice, one that matches with his build. Whenever he gets excited or cheerful, which is often, he tends to get loud; when he gets quiet things aren't much better either. His eyes are extremely expressive, anywhere from when he rolls them to when he's about to throw a fight's first punch, to when they nearly empty completely when he gives into his rage.<br /> <br /> He often prefers to lean against things, getting a good view of a room, and tends to keep quiet in large groups, but otherwise comments on anything and everything without regard of what people think of his opinion.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Chaos&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Gleeful&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Mecurial&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Cynical&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Brazen&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Manipulative&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Forward&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Deliberate&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventurous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Reckless&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Polyamorous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adaptable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Uncaring&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Casual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Humorous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Entertaining&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Unreserved&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;grin; sarcastic; restless; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#5B5B59&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Fighting; cooking; reading&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:zaiusplaceholder|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Zaius' most obvious strength is his literal strength; while those that succeed at the arts and techniques involved in being a monk can already perform marvels like rapid bursts of speed, breaking rocks with bare hands, and the like, Zaius has spent a great deal of time honing his body. Whether toughening his joints or striking points by hitting hanging sheets of metal, to what he regularly eats, to daily exercise, Zaius has always determined that the best way to win a fight is to make sure you don't need a weapon to do so. He's strong enough to carry another miqo'te under one arm like a sack of grain, and has been able to throw even roegadyn about, although certainly not with ease.<br /> <br /> Following that train of thought, Zaius has been following the path of unarmed combat from almost the moment of his birth. First trained as Fury of Halone, then after his imprisonment as a slave grappling, even spending time at the Ul'dah pugilist's guild to see what there was to see, Zaius had been fighting and killing with nothing but his body for nearly thirty years. While able to wield other weapons, and recognizing the advantage offered by heavy plate mail, and in fact very proficient in the use of a heavy axe, oftentimes putting a weapon in Zaius' hands makes the Keeper [i]less[/i] effective.<br /> <br /> Zaius was given work in trades before his enslavement, thanks to his parents, and continued them where possible until he was freed. While cooking is his passion, he is also an exceptionally accomplished blacksmith, able to craft the most difficult of works, and a very skilled leatherworker as well. His dedication to improvement has served him well when it comes to his three trades.<br /> [[File: zaiusplaceholder.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: zaiusplaceholder.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Once Zaius had decided on a course of action, he can rarely be persuaded from it. This can be dangerous for himself and those around him, as while he's capable of looking at things from a long-term perspective, he can often be impulsive, doing things that are socially and morally unacceptable.<br /> <br /> In a fight he will not surrender, even while in a position of obvious disadvantage. Zaius knows that it's his fate to die on the battlefield, whether it's today or tomorrow matters little to him. He'll throw himself against seemingly impossible odds, and while he's survived to date through his own skills, the aid of others, and fortune itself, sooner or later a day will come where all three are not up to the task of keeping him alive in the face of overwhelming odds.<br /> <br /> (More to come!)<br /> [[File:zaiusplaceholder.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Zaius' views on romance are fairly odd, something he would point out is likely a result of his upbringing. While he has been in an ongoing relationship with [[Tiergan Vashir]] for some time now, both agreed that taking other occasional lovers would be acceptable, especially as Tiergan prefers to keep his relationship with Zaius, if not secret, certainly quiet. On occasion, the two have even had the same lover at the same time, something that Zaius takes no end of amusement in. Despite doting on Tiergan in private, the two bicker constantly, competing in almost every way that comes up. Zaius' philosophy of never having anything he couldn't stand to have taken from him if need be is stretched to the limit by his relationship with Tiergan.<br /> <br /> Qualities he looks for in a partner include being straightforward, determined, opinionated, and stubborn. Zaius also enjoys helping to draw people out of their shell when it comes to romantic liaisons, not being one for jealousy. Someone with a strong physical presence, who isn't afraid to fight for what they believe in, or what they want, or...just fight, really, draw his attention quickly. Despite finding someone appealing from a physical and emotional standpoint however, Zaius tends not to pursue very far. He is more likely to flirt shamelessly, especially if the person in question is already in a relationship, double-especially if the person's partner is there. The fact of the matter is, Zaius is rather picky as to whom he decides to chase after with determination, and while he has had a few one-night-stands, he prefers something more long-term, whether that be more physical encounters after the first, or something less carnal.<br /> <br /> Zaius has never had much cause to distinguish between men and women when it came to persons he finds appealing..&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Almost without exception, when called upon to fight Zaius will do so hand to hand. Even a simple sparring contest is, to the Keeper, a contest that can only end one way; death. Otherwise, how is someone supposed to know if they're truly better, if one of the combatants is holding back? With that in mind, recent developments have come to show him that some people are more interesting alive and dead, and to that end he's returned to using a bare handed style while 'only' sparring. His learning didn't end with the disappearance of his teachers, and after he was enslaved he had a variety of instructors, further honing his abilities and expanding them beyond striking to including grappling, and wrestling, fighting in close quarters with little room to move.<br /> <br /> In an actual fight, where he's looking to slay an opponent, Zaius will usually make use of a set of gauntlets he crafted himself, each finger covered in segmented, layered armor to allow for grappling and flexibility, and each ending in a razor sharp point. Patterned on his old gladiator mail, but crafted and re-crafted each time new metals are discovered by metallurgists, the gauntlets are capable of matching most contemporary weapons of the time.<br /> <br /> Against opponents such as dragons, Voidsent, or the like, Zaius employes a reforged copy of the ancient Relic Weapon known as Kaiser Knuckles. Much like with his gauntlets, he is constantly upgrading and reforging them as new options become available, although that often requires relying on a certain smith near Fallgourd Float...<br /> <br /> Zaius' stamina is seemingly inexhaustible, enduring endless hours of combat, as well as wounds and beatings, its rare to see the Keeper ever need to take an extended rest. As long as there is a fight nearby, the violent chaos seems to feed the Keeper, urging him to continue fighting until there is no one left standing. A good part of this is due not only to the techniques he learned from his various teachers, but the exceptional conditioning he puts himself through. Despite his immense build, he is flexible enough to raise a leg up and over his head, and strong enough to hold it there for a good period of time. As one of his opponents observed, it seemed like speed and mass were not properly explained to Zaius Rhal'seer.<br /> <br /> While able to disrupt certain spells using various techniques meant for silencing enemies, Zaius himself has no talent with the magical arts, either offensive or defensive.<br /> <br /> Aware of Garlean technology and its dangers, Zaius has familiarized himself with certain facets of their equipment, at least enough to break it effectively in combat, including magitek armor, gunblades, and most of their warmachines.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:Zaiuskaiser1.png|thumb|upright=2.5|right|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;Some people complain their whole lives they never found their purpose. I was born and trained to fight. You know what they say; love what you do, do what you love.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, gladiator, ex-slave, mercenary, madman. Zaius has been all of these and more. He doesn't show any remorse or hesitation in discussing his past, whether his cruel training as a child, or the violent tendencies that continue to this day. While no assassin, Zaius until recently had worked for both sides of the law, especially in Ul'dah, where enough gil could be passed around to ignore a Keeper and his role in fighting whomever needed fighting. Recently however he has somewhat bettered his reputation by working to keep the Beastmen tribes in check, as well as performing more 'honest' work for the three city-states, including joining the Immortal Flames...only to switch to the Maelstrom mid-battle during one of the engagements in Cartenau, with the reasoning that he'd gotten bored always fighting for the same side, and needed a change.<br /> <br /> While his first love in trade has always been cooking, taking a good bit of satisfaction from a well-made meal, especially a challenging one, it is seeming more and more that his true gift might lay in metallurgy. Specifically blacksmithing, to which he has taken quickly and with aplomb. Devouring challenging tasks and difficult crafts with equal hunger, he's set to his work with hammer and file almost as intently as he has his hand to hand combat. In a distant third remains leatherworking, although he's more than skilled enough to repair and even modify his own armor, mingling two of his talents together to improve his own equipment.<br /> <br /> Rarely, Zaius finds himself with a free moment or two when he's not fighting, training, or working on his tradeskills. In those incredibly rare moments, he has a few books stashed about his home. While he enjoys sitting down with one of them, his attention is never occupied for long.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* Sparring.<br /> :* Good food.<br /> :* Violence.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Alcohol<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Cowardice.<br /> :* Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Unarmed combat.<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Blacksmithing.<br /> :* Leatherworking.<br /> :* Violence.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Growing weak and feeble.<br /> :* Old age, mostly due to the above.<br /> :* Permanent imprisonment.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Zaiuscrouch1.jpg|200px|]][[File:Zaiustierganblue.jpg|200px|]][[File:Zaiussphairai.jpeg|200px|]][[File:Crazyeyes1.jpg|200px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Zaius was born under a different name, to the master teacher of the Fury of Halone temple in Ala Mhigo. He refuses to give the original names of his parents, or his own. They both went missing during a dangerous job more than fifteen years ago, and he's long since given up any chance of seeing them again. The person behind their disappearance was dealt with, essentially closing the book on Zaius' family.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Unknown ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Unknown ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File: Zaius_tier_gold_wip.jpg|245x245px|thumb|middle|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]][[File: Teamassemble.jpg|left||245x245px|thumb|middle]][[File: Zaiustierheight1.jpg|center|245x245px|thumb|middle]][[File: Nofighting.jpg||245x245px|thumb|middle|center|By [[Telos]]]]<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' /'' &quot;Ah'ra&quot; '': Zaius met Tiergan in one of their mutual owner's slave pens. In the structure of the pens, the most dangerous would assume the rank of Alpha, and be responsible for keeping order. In exchange, they received numeroubegan as a relationship expressed through steel and fist quickly turned lustful as well, although Tiergan never did manage to take back the position of Alpha, even whius lost track of Tiergan for several years, only tracking him down when he registered with a Free Company. The two remain together, albeit in an open relationship, with the understanding that, sooner or later, Tiergan always returns to the Keeper. The fact that the two are slowly beginning to admit actual feelings towards one another has made their relationship more challenging than ever before.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Teld're Eska'aldren]]''' : Recently introduced to Teld're by Tiergan, Zaius immediately found something in the other miqo'te that reminded him of himself at a younger age. Amused by the self-revelation, he immediately challenged Teld're to a fight to the death. After Tiergan broke up their first encounter, they had a rematch without interference, with Teld're using his advantage of aetheric manipulation and a carefully chosen battlefield to savage Zaius. Given the nature of the fight, Zaius was rather surprised to wake up the next morning, and resolved to get to know Teld're better. This has resulted in several more encounters, including a particular memorable cooked stew.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; &quot;'[[Brynhilde Wulf]]''' : Leader of the free company Aeon, Zaius respects Brynhilde a great deal for her decision to lead a group of people he considers to be mostly crazy and self-destructive, himself included. Well aware that Brynhilde does not return that respect, the fact doesn't seem to bother him in the least. While they briefly fought during the Varus incident in Ul'dah, he looks forward to the chance to actually make a solid attempt at killing her.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sophia Grave]]''' : A member of Aeon, Zaius noticed her peculiar armament quickly. Finding out her actual loyalties did little to dispel Zaius' enjoyment of the few times they'd met in combat, and while both battles were 'unofficial', Sophia's identity disguised, he greatly appreciated her skill. Despite leaving Aoen, Zaius looks forward to a future rematch, and attempts to keep ties with Sophia, knowing that her inevitable actions on the part of her homeland will result in chaos and violence...both of which he'd be loath to miss.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Varus_Adelric_Rosenthal]]''' : Introduced to him through his interest in Aeon and their mysterious nature, Zaius at first regarded the magus as a loudmouth overconfident man, prone to going on at length about his own superiority. However, after witnessing Varus easily besting several members of the free company, his interest in the magus was piqued. Tracking him down through mutual connections in Ul'dah, the two conversed at length, Zaius enjoying the discussion regarding morals and ambitions, before parting on neutral terms. During Varus' attack on Ul'dah, Zaius was more than willing to fight against Aeon for the thrill and the challenge, but an aetheric attack done by the magus quickly had Zaius turning on him. Afterwards he was one of the few the magus revealed his rebirth to, initially, trusting correctly that Zaius would keep the fact to himself in anticipation of future conflict to come. Zaius was disappointed to learn of the magus' subsequent disappearance, if only because the magus' talent for wreaking havoc would be sorely missed.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Aiouxdaux Beaumont]]''' : &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Zaius initially did his best to ignore Zaku Paku, finding his habit of talking in third person distracting, although the fact that the lalafel had managed to attain a prominent position in the Immortal Flames did impressed him. However, when Zaku Paku was given a new name, Zaku Degenwulf, and somehow transformed into a far more physically imposing Highlander, Zaius took notice. This would culminate in three fights while Zaku found himself unable to master the inner rage that came with Warrior training, becoming almost-possessed. After two attempts to finish Zaku off were interrupted by [[Lacey Orwell] he considers the matter closed, and Zaku a fun fighting partner...at least until one of them kills the other.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Zaius finds the young roegadyn's utter lack of social graces and complete honesty refreshing rather than irritating as some might. He also considers her innocent in a sort of odd, roundabout way, especially given how quickly she jumps to 'kill the bad people' as a default method of dealing with a dangerous situation. She's one of the few people that Zaius would actively defend instead of assuming that they would simply be fine on their own, as her naivete means that others could take easy advantage of her.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[L'aenoh Tia]]''' : &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Staelufre Lysmerl]]''' : &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> (More to come, apologies to anyone not up here yet, or that I have/will have forgotten!)<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> None. Zaius hasn't actually met anyone he really dislikes to the point he would go to lengths to avoid them (so far). Mostly because even the people he likes he looks forward to having no-holds-barred fights to the finish, so, why hold grudges?<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;I can't think of a day I've been in the Wolves' Den fighting that he wasn't there. I don't think he sleeps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Won't touch liquor! Not a drop. Caravan came into Ul'dah and the master was buying rounds for everyone in the Quicksand; he just kept at his water.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Tough bastard! Saw him nearly lose his arm to an axe in an unsanctioned scrap on the Wolves' Den Pier. Barely managed to take an aether trip out of there! Damn if he wasn't out a day later fighting like it was nothing. Gotta learn that trick…&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Crazy. Absolutely crazy. Absolutely unpredictable. ...absolutely relentless. I watched him face down a squad of Brass Blades without flinching. Just that damn scary grin on him the whole while. Gave me the shivers.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;Swear I saw him in the slave fights a few years before the Calamity. No, not the legal ones. The death matches.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Got no loyalty to anyone. Part of a group jumping a crystal caravan, the owner offered twice what the bandits were being paid. He turned on 'em just like that, guards finished off the rest. Damn thing is, he didn't take a single coin. Like he did it just for fighting. Or worse, fun.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;He's a joke, is what he is. All those rumors and talk of fighting and slaves and the like. Bullshit! No one walks around without a scar that's lived a life like that. No one normal.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;I saw him in noble's clothes, skulking around the back alleys. Dressed like that he's looking to be mugged!&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;Son of a bitch bought my land for half what it was worth before the Calamity! Heard he's buying up all sorts of property. No damn idea why.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;A slave's a slave, an' I heard that he's still got his contract open! Yeah, escaped during the Calamity! What, no, I don't want no part of putting him in a cage thanks much! I like breathin' and eatin' solid food!&quot;&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Heard tell that he had training from one of the monks from Ala Mhigo. No, not the one order, the Fist of Rhalgar. Called themselves the Fury of Halone.<br /> ::* &quot;No. No, he's dead. I saw him cut nearly to shreds in one of the Castrums! Shot a half-dozen times with one of those Garlean guns! Come to think of it, no one went back to get the body…&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> (Feel free to add your own.)<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Here's a bit of advice. Shit head. That one is mine. He'll probably tear you to shreds- then I'll laugh and we'll fuck a few fulms away from your dead body. You want to go like that? Then keep digging... Because the only thing you're clearing out is your grave...&quot; - [[Teld're Eska'aldren]]<br /> ::* &quot;If you so insist for my opinion, it is this; Zaius Rhal'seer is more beast than man. Vicious and Lascivious, unprincipled and troublesome; a finer example of everything wrong with that race, you'll not find.&quot; -- [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1548 - 1557 : The Ala Mhigan Years''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Zaius Rhal'seer's true name has been lost to the ages, except perhaps a long-forgotten registry buried and charred, somewhere in the fallen temple where the Fist of Rhalgar monks kept their records. Also the name of his teacher and her husband, Zaius' mother and father, and the ones who gave up their home, their duty, their faith, and their friends to give their son a chance at freedom across the ocean, in the strange continent of Eorza. Before that however they raised their child from birth to be a weapon, one that would defend Ala Mhigo against enemies without and within, one of the Fists of Rhalgar. The two practiced a frowned-upon variation of the martial arts and chakra aligning done by the Fist of Rhalgar, their sect known as the Furies of Halone. While the Fists were based on learning centering, balance, using their chakra to bring focused ruin upon their enemies, the Furies focused on unleashing the inner fury, raw primal instinct and the desire to win at all cost. While fearsome opponents in combat, more than once their temple came close to being sealed for the effects such training took upon the mind, body, and soul.<br /> <br /> To that end, Zaius was told to kill for the first time when he was 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> A treasured pet was put before him, and he was told to slay it. After a great deal of abuse he finally did so, not with the skills he'd learned, but with a knife sharpened to a razor's edge. He cried, as a child should have done. In front of the class, their teacher, his mother, berated him for how long he had taken. In private, she agonized with her husband; the two had hotly debated which school to enter him into, and had decided that he would follow in his mother's footsteps, as Fury. After seeing him suffer, she thought about abandoning his training altogether...yet together the two resolved to continue teaching their son. By now the city was beginning to turn on itself, the rebellion being funded and prosecuted in the shadows by the Garlean empire growing and seething. Many of the monks and fighters fell in with these elements, but there were those that saw what was to come; the end of their nation. So it was that with heavy hearts, Zaius' mother and father reached out to a trader from the continent of Eorza, a rare friend made on the field of battle, and made their decision: they would leave Ala Mhigo, abandon their sacred duty, their faith, their years of service, all for the chance to spare their son the horrors of what was to come. To escape their fellows, to be branded as traitors, and hunted until the war itself came in force would have killed nearly anyone.<br /> <br /> Zaius was 9 years old when he and his parents made it to Ul'dah, weeks ahead of the war that never was.<br /> <br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1564 : The Streets of Ul'dah''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Life in Ul'dah was hard, even before more and more refugees from Ala Mhigo began to stream into the city. With few skills beyond their ability to kill, Zaius' parents were forced to take whatever work came their way, regardless of how moral or immoral it might have been. Fortunately for Zaius, the two had dedicated themselves to an entire city, a religion, as a way of life; rededicating themselves, now to their son, made it easy to ignore who they were defending, and who they were attacking. Not unaware of the dangers a pair of Keepers of the Moon living with their vulnerable son could bring down on themselves were they too vicious or cruel however, the pair took care to never work too strongly against one group or one side, the exception being the various Beastmen Tribes. Recognizing their own limits as a result of their focused training, they resolved that their child should have more options.<br /> <br /> (More to come!)<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1565 - 1572 : Slave Ascendant''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;(More to come!).&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1573 - 1576 : Wanderer''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;(More to come!).&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1577 - 1578 : Aeon''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt; (More to come!) &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1579 - Present : The Coral Sea''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt; (More to come!) &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Zaius Rhal'seer#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Zaius:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. There pretty much isn't any levemaster that hasn't had a good deal of work done by Zaius.<br /> ::* Anyone involved in the slave trade before the cataclysm.<br /> ::* High-ranking members of the blacksmith guild; Zaius is a master smith.<br /> ::* High-ranking members of the culinarians' guild; Zaius is a master chef.<br /> ::* Anyone who participates in or watches matches in the Wolves' Den, or participates in any of the fighting in Cartenau<br /> ::* Landowners in and around Ul'dah might have heard of a particular Keeper that watches property very closely.<br /> ::* While Zaius is not an assassin, he's worked for nearly every group that would have him, good or bad, as long as there was a good fight to be had.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* (More to come!)<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: Zaius right hulking.jpg|250px|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> [[File: Zaius come to me.jpg|400px|thumb|right|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> [[File: Triozaiustierganteldre1.png|325px|thumb|left|By [[Telos]]]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Zaius' original name and tribe are long lost...or at least until I decide to actually develop them.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of his name would be &quot;Zeye-us Rhal-Seer.&quot;<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> Zaius is rather coarse, blunt, and violent even when joking. Please remember this if you decide to say hi.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> The design of this profile was stolen wholesale (but with permission) from [[Brynhilde Wulf]], who in turn used some elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#5B5B59;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> 4th February 2015:<br /> ::* Up at last!</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=72228 2015-01-23T20:53:25Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 40<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Recently single.<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> Third Astral Moon, 1578 (May 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde registers the Aeon Free Company with the Immortal Flames, as its leader.<br /> Fourth Umbral Moon, 1578 (August 2014)<br /> ::* After a long period of her lover's absence, Brynhilde makes the painful decision to move on.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (vaguely Scandinavian) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, however, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;I feel th' need to apologize te' Miss Brynhilde. Tis been moons since I've seen her, an' while my sister says that she still lives, till I see her again with mine own eyes, the memory of what I did te her, real or nae, will continue te haunt me.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=59283 2014-11-09T15:25:06Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:50px;padding:0px;color:#ACD3EB;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:25px;padding:0px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 39<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Recently single.<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> Third Astral Moon, 1578 (May 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde registers the Aeon Free Company with the Immortal Flames, as its leader.<br /> Fourth Umbral Moon, 1578 (August 2014)<br /> ::* After a long period of her lover's absence, Brynhilde makes the painful decision to move on.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue, and she keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (vaguely Scandinavian) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger Cycles in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Cycles spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, however, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. Oak's long absence in the cycle of 1578 was difficult for Brynhilde to cope with. Eventually she resolved to move on with her life, although it was no easy decision for her to make.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te. Despite her thinly-veiled prejudice against most Miqo'te, Brynhilde views Tiergan almost as a brother.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' : Bryn has spent the better part of a cycle quietly watching over this young Roegadyn. While some might find Ember's lack of any understanding of social mores odd or frustrating, for the most part Bryn finds them endearing. She has a maternal attitude toward the girl, and her protective urges over her can unfortunately lean toward the overly-fierce.<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is a talented fighter and a trustworthy ally. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Old Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : &lt;spoiler&gt;The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;I feel th' need to apologize te' Miss Brynhilde. Tis been moons since I've seen her, an' while my sister says that she still lives, till I see her again with mine own eyes, the memory of what I did te her, real or nae, will continue te haunt me.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Cycles''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Cycles passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 cycles ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty Cycles, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-family:Georgia;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=59281 2014-11-09T14:36:25Z

<p>Bryn: /* Linkshells and Organisations */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:50px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 39<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Spoken for.<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue. She keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (closest to Scottish) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger years in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Years spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, however, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> <br /> '''Aeon Free company''' : In the summer moons of 1578, Brynhilde was registered with the Immortal Flames as the leader of a new free company known only as 'Aeon'. It is an unusual company in the respect that it does not appear to actively recruit new members, and it also offers no mission statement or clue as to it's goals.<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is an extremely talented healer, and she would not hesitate to throw herself at the deadliest foes if she knew she had Ciel's skill in white magic present to care for her. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;I feel th' need to apologize te' Miss Brynhilde. Tis been moons since I've seen her, an' while my sister says that she still lives, till I see her again with mine own eyes, the memory of what I did te her, real or nae, will continue te haunt me.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Years''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Years''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Years passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 years ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty years, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=50544 2014-09-14T09:54:55Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:50px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 39<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Spoken for.<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue. She keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (closest to Scottish) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger years in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Years spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, however, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is an extremely talented healer, and she would not hesitate to throw herself at the deadliest foes if she knew she had Ciel's skill in white magic present to care for her. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;I feel th' need to apologize te' Miss Brynhilde. Tis been moons since I've seen her, an' while my sister says that she still lives, till I see her again with mine own eyes, the memory of what I did te her, real or nae, will continue te haunt me.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''<br /> ::* &quot;Hah! The defender, eh? Bleedin' strange lady. She ought to be usin' all that power to get rich in the arena, not pullin' chumps like me outta their own goddamned messes! I still owe that smartass a goddamned drink. Better be one stronger than she is. Or older! Hah!&quot; ''' -- [[Brandt Wintfrydsyn]] '''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Years''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Years''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Years passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 years ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty years, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=48277 2014-08-29T17:58:44Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:50px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 39<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = Spoken for.<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue. She keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (closest to Scottish) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger years in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Years spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she is equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, however, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is an extremely talented healer, and she would not hesitate to throw herself at the deadliest foes if she knew she had Ciel's skill in white magic present to care for her. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;I feel th' need to apologize te' Miss Brynhilde. Tis been moons since I've seen her, an' while my sister says that she still lives, till I see her again with mine own eyes, the memory of what I did te her, real or nae, will continue te haunt me.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Years''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Years''===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Years passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 years ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty years, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=45094 2014-08-11T00:12:15Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:50px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent Knight'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 39<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = In Mourning<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> Second Umbral Moon, 1578 (April 2014)<br /> ::* Bryn's partner, [[Striding Oak]], goes missing. Bryn commences an exhaustive search for Oak in the region of Mor Dhona, where she was reportedly last seen.<br /> Third Astral Moon, 1578 (May 2014)<br /> ::* [[Striding Oak]]'s body is found in Coerthas. Brynhilde returns to Thanalan.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue. She keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (closest to Scottish) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger years in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Years spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she seems to be equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> In the year 1577, Brynhilde met and fell in love with the Hellsguard warrior, [[Striding Oak]]. The two shared a loving, tender relationship and were inseparable; Bryn considered Oak her soulmate. But after Oak's sudden disappearance a moon before, the Third Astral Moon of 1578 brought with it the news of Oak's tragic death in the highlands of Coerthas. Brynhilde was not permitted to attend the burial in Abalathia on account of her non-Hellsguard heritage, so she returned to Thanalan. Heartbroken over the loss of her first and only love, Brynhilde entered into a period of mourning and has since sworn never to love another. &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, however, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. But it was not to last; Oak was slain in Coerthas seven moons later, sending Bryn into a deep sorrow from which she has not yet recovered.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is an extremely talented healer, and she would not hesitate to throw herself at the deadliest foes if she knew she had Ciel's skill in white magic present to care for her. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;I feel th' need to apologize te' Miss Brynhilde. Tis been moons since I've seen her, an' while my sister says that she still lives, till I see her again with mine own eyes, the memory of what I did te her, real or nae, will continue te haunt me.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Years passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 years ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty years, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> 18th December 2013:<br /> ::* Minor formatting changes<br /> ::* 'Recent Events' updated.<br /> ::* New 'Player Character Relationships' section; more relationships added.<br /> ::* Relationship entries for the following characters updated: Striding Oak, Tiergan Vashir.<br /> ::* 'Linkshells and Organisations' section added to 'Relationships'.<br /> ::* Content added to &quot;History/Timeline&quot;.<br /> ::* 'Player Character Rumors' section added.</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=41445 2014-07-17T14:11:46Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:50px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 39<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = In Mourning<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> Second Umbral Moon, 1578 (April 2014)<br /> ::* Bryn's partner, [[Striding Oak]], goes missing. Bryn commences an exhaustive search for Oak in the region of Mor Dhona, where she was reportedly last seen.<br /> Third Astral Moon, 1578 (May 2014)<br /> ::* [[Striding Oak]]'s body is found in Coerthas. Brynhilde returns to Thanalan.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue. She keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (closest to Scottish) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger years in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Years spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she seems to be equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> In the year 1577, Brynhilde met and fell in love with the Hellsguard warrior, [[Striding Oak]]. The two shared a loving, tender relationship and were inseparable; Bryn considered Oak her soulmate. But after Oak's sudden disappearance a moon before, the Third Astral Moon of 1578 brought with it the news of Oak's tragic death in the highlands of Coerthas. Brynhilde was not permitted to attend the burial in Abalathia on account of her non-Hellsguard heritage, so she returned to Thanalan. Heartbroken over the loss of her first and only love, Brynhilde entered into a period of mourning and has since sworn never to love another. &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, however, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. But it was not to last; Oak was slain in Coerthas seven moons later, sending Bryn into a deep sorrow from which she has not yet recovered.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is an extremely talented healer, and she would not hesitate to throw herself at the deadliest foes if she knew she had Ciel's skill in white magic present to care for her. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> <br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* '' &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* '' &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]''' ''<br /> ::* &quot;I feel th' need to apologize te' Miss Brynhilde. Tis been moons since I've seen her, an' while my sister says that she still lives, till I see her again with mine own eyes, the memory of what I did te her, real or nae, will continue te haunt me.&quot; ''' -- [[Gharen Wolfsong]] '''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Years passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 years ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty years, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> 18th December 2013:<br /> ::* Minor formatting changes<br /> ::* 'Recent Events' updated.<br /> ::* New 'Player Character Relationships' section; more relationships added.<br /> ::* Relationship entries for the following characters updated: Striding Oak, Tiergan Vashir.<br /> ::* 'Linkshells and Organisations' section added to 'Relationships'.<br /> ::* Content added to &quot;History/Timeline&quot;.<br /> ::* 'Player Character Rumors' section added.</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=41371 2014-07-16T23:17:58Z

<p>Bryn: /* Player Character Rumors */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:50px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 39<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = In Mourning<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> Second Umbral Moon, 1578 (April 2014)<br /> ::* Bryn's partner, [[Striding Oak]], goes missing. Bryn commences an exhaustive search for Oak in the region of Mor Dhona, where she was reportedly last seen.<br /> Third Astral Moon, 1578 (May 2014)<br /> ::* [[Striding Oak]]'s body is found in Coerthas. Brynhilde returns to Thanalan.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue. She keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (closest to Scottish) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger years in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Years spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she seems to be equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> In the year 1577, Brynhilde met and fell in love with the Hellsguard warrior, [[Striding Oak]]. The two shared a loving, tender relationship and were inseparable; Bryn considered Oak her soulmate. But after Oak's sudden disappearance a moon before, the Third Astral Moon of 1578 brought with it the news of Oak's tragic death in the highlands of Coerthas. Brynhilde was not permitted to attend the burial in Abalathia on account of her non-Hellsguard heritage, so she returned to Thanalan. Heartbroken over the loss of her first and only love, Brynhilde entered into a period of mourning and has since sworn never to love another. &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, however, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. But it was not to last; Oak was slain in Coerthas seven moons later, sending Bryn into a deep sorrow from which she has not yet recovered.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is an extremely talented healer, and she would not hesitate to throw herself at the deadliest foes if she knew she had Ciel's skill in white magic present to care for her. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''((Please contact me if you'd like to contribute a PC rumor!))''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- [[Aryianna Nightshade]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''-- [[Caen Jabari]]'''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf. She has been fighting a long time. Perhaps as long as I have been alive. She has fought for her home, her life, her friends... and I think she will fight until she draws her last breath. I admire her courage and strength, I can only hope to realize some measure of it someday.&quot; '''-- [[Roen Deneith]]'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Years passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 years ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty years, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> 18th December 2013:<br /> ::* Minor formatting changes<br /> ::* 'Recent Events' updated.<br /> ::* New 'Player Character Relationships' section; more relationships added.<br /> ::* Relationship entries for the following characters updated: Striding Oak, Tiergan Vashir.<br /> ::* 'Linkshells and Organisations' section added to 'Relationships'.<br /> ::* Content added to &quot;History/Timeline&quot;.<br /> ::* 'Player Character Rumors' section added.</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=41275 2014-07-15T18:22:19Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:50px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Brynhilde Wulf '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' The Penitent '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to living a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Age<br /> | stat_1_value = 39<br /> | stat_2 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_2_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_3 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_3_value = In Mourning<br /> | stat_4 = Server<br /> | stat_4_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> Second Umbral Moon, 1578 (April 2014)<br /> ::* Bryn's partner, [[Striding Oak]], goes missing. Bryn commences an exhaustive search for Oak in the region of Mor Dhona, where she was reportedly last seen.<br /> Third Astral Moon, 1578 (May 2014)<br /> ::* [[Striding Oak]]'s body is found in Coerthas. Brynhilde returns to Thanalan.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copper; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms and 1 ilm tall with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders.<br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale sky blue. She keeps them lined with brown kohl.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is mostly smooth, but some of Brynhilde's hair has a coarser texture to it owing to her Highlander heritage, and these strands she wears in locks she binds with ribbon and adorns with charms. When worn loose, her hair reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her well-kept armour, she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (closest to Scottish) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. She can often come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, and has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger years in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Years spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she seems to be equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> In the year 1577, Brynhilde met and fell in love with the Hellsguard warrior, [[Striding Oak]]. The two shared a loving, tender relationship and were inseparable; Bryn considered Oak her soulmate. But after Oak's sudden disappearance a moon before, the Third Astral Moon of 1578 brought with it the news of Oak's tragic death in the highlands of Coerthas. Brynhilde was not permitted to attend the burial in Abalathia on account of her non-Hellsguard heritage, so she returned to Thanalan. Heartbroken over the loss of her first and only love, Brynhilde entered into a period of mourning and has since sworn never to love another. &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> Her strong Highlander body gives Bryn the raw strength to overwhelm most opponents in close-quarters combat, with the exception of Roegadyn and male Highlanders. However, she possesses little defence against magical and ranged attacks.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, however, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although she is not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. But it was not to last; Oak was slain in Coerthas seven moons later, sending Bryn into a deep sorrow from which she has not yet recovered.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is an extremely talented healer, and she would not hesitate to throw herself at the deadliest foes if she knew she had Ciel's skill in white magic present to care for her. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''((Please contact me if you'd like to contribute a PC rumor!))''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- Aryianna Nightshade'''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''--Caen Jabari'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Years passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 years ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty years, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> 18th December 2013:<br /> ::* Minor formatting changes<br /> ::* 'Recent Events' updated.<br /> ::* New 'Player Character Relationships' section; more relationships added.<br /> ::* Relationship entries for the following characters updated: Striding Oak, Tiergan Vashir.<br /> ::* 'Linkshells and Organisations' section added to 'Relationships'.<br /> ::* Content added to &quot;History/Timeline&quot;.<br /> ::* 'Player Character Rumors' section added.</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Delial_Grimsong&diff=38023 2014-06-11T18:37:54Z

<p>Bryn: /* PC Rumors */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox-character<br /> | name = Delial Grimsong<br /> | image = Delial_profile.png<br /> | imagewidth = 300<br /> | caption = &quot;Everyone dies, little dove. No one is ever truly free.&quot;<br /> | title = The Witch<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Nameday <br /> | stat_1_value = 6th Sun, Fourth Umbral Moon, 1542<br /> | stat_2 = Age<br /> | stat_2_value = 35<br /> | stat_3 = Guardian<br /> | stat_3_value = Rhalgr<br /> | stat_4 = <br /> | stat_4_value = <br /> | stat_5 = <br /> | stat_5_value = <br /> | stat_6 = <br /> | stat_6_value = <br /> }} {{Character-stub}}<br /> <br /> == Character ==<br /> <br /> === General Info ===<br /> <br /> This woman carries herself with the air of a woman who knows her place in the world and has been convinced, reluctantly perhaps, that she floats somewhere above most of those around her. Proud to the point of arrogance, Delial Grimsong bows to no man and serves no one without cause. <br /> <br /> NOTE: Delial Grimsong is not a Warrior of Light and does not possess the Echo, nor has she participated in any of the major events portrayed in-game or have any open affiliation with any relevant factions save for the Garlean Empire.<br /> <br /> '''(( Still very much a WIP so please pardon strange parts. Trying to flesh this out, I promise!! ))'''<br /> <br /> === Appearance ===<br /> <br /> Delial is slight for a Highlander: her stature is short in comparison and her frame meager and less robust than many of her sisters, a fact which does irk her somewhat. Yet she makes it up with sheer confidence, known to be not at all modest about showing off what the Gods did see fit to give her. Her skin is a dark caramel and her hair is dark with violet undertones, especially in the sunlight. One of her eyes is a sharp yellow while the other is scarred to a milky white, clearly blinded by some injury which had left its mark across her brow and cheekbone. While she has no tattoos, she seems to mark her face with ritualistic lines regularly enough for it to seem a permanent fixture on her skin. In a nod to Ala Mhigan tradition, she's had her upper and lower canines filed into points.<br /> <br /> Her taste in clothing seems to vary between opulent robes and simple, if not somewhat revealing, blouses and camisoles. Her most prized possession may very well be her well-worn thigh boots, proud as she is of her shapely legs. She changes hairstyles fairly often but seems to favor tying it up and back or keeping it down about shoulder length with small beads and charms (bone perhaps?) woven into her locks.<br /> <br /> When she speaks, [http://youtu.be/ONLE1ZXe-S8 her voice] is fairly deep and has a touch of that breathy quality to it, a feature she tends to exaggerate when speaking with people she does not know very well. Despite being a Highlander, she does not speak with the expected Highlander dialect but with the sharper, clipped tones that speak to heavy exposure to Imperial influence. It can come off as forced, however, as she almost never slips into anything less than a formal, proper vocabulary, and does not speak with contractions or slang.<br /> <br /> === Personality &amp; Philosophy ===<br /> <br /> Proud, vain, cut-throat and unapologetically hedonistic. These are the qualities Delial embodies, living her life mostly at her own pace with mostly her own desires at heart. She prides herself on being a strong, independent woman with loyalties and a sense of honor very clear to herself even if not to the people with whom she interacts. Selfish and self-serving, she tends to have little reservation about using or harming others if doing so will get her closer to what she wants. Her moods are as fickle as the faces she wears: lies and falsehoods spoken through perfectly practiced smiles, plying flirtations and flattery or even bold-faced threats to bend people her way. Cruelty is not beyond her, nor is kindness should it suit her needs.<br /> <br /> It could be said, however, that much of her behavior is as much a lie as the words she twists, for though she puts herself forward as a wicked creature (and sometimes even seems to delight in the image), those who are closer to her might come to find that she has a tendency to become very attached to those she finds interesting and may find herself conflicted between her desire to attain her goals and a need for acceptance and comraderie. She maintains a bitter stance towards romantic inclinations ('sentiment' she says as if it were a vulgar thing) and finds blatant heroism and self-sacrifice to be utterly repulsive and useless. For all her brazen ways, she is terribly afraid of dying though she is unafraid of pain. Proud as she is of her ability to manipulate others, she is nowhere near as clever as she thinks and is just as prone to manipulations to herself, having an impulsive need to protect her pride at nearly any cost.<br /> <br /> Delial admires strength and conviction (even if it is misguided in her eyes) above all else, and spares little time or courtesy to those she feels are particularly weak-willed. Even if her morals are a little more on the grey side of things, she cannot abide actions such as rape or infanticide and is generally averse to the use of spells or drugs that can heavily impair or alter another's state of mind. Inhibiting a body is one thing, but she finds little sport in destroying minds.<br /> <br /> She is not shy about her sexuality and sees little shame in indulgence. She does, however, act adversely towards concepts such as 'love' and has a difficult time reciprocating affectionate behavior with all but a very select few. Monogamy does not interest her, nor does marriage. If she has ever suffered a desire to have children, she has done well enough to resist it so far.<br /> <br /> == Religious Views ==<br /> <br /> Outwardly she may not seem a pious woman but Delial considers herself to be fairly devout. Like many Ala Mhigans, she worships Rhalgr the Destoyer chief among the Twelve. In her youth, however, she and her mother both fell under the sway of a different sort of god: the lesser moon Dalamud, the crimson meteor, which they took to believe was an avatar of Rhalgr's fury made manifest. Even after the Calamity and its subsequent destruction, Delial still pays regular homage to the fallen moon. Much of what she knows with regards to magick came from a hedge-witch under whom her mother and, by extension, Delial herself learned and worshipped.<br /> <br /> If she maintains an affiliation with the Lambs in the present day, she does well enough to hide it. <br /> <br /> == Combat ==<br /> <br /> Delial is very comfortable with small swords and blades though she seems to prefer spell casting over any actual physical combat, possibly because of the obvious disadvantage being half-blind might bring about. Her proficiencies seem to be with arcanima, albeit with a slightly bastardized form than what is taught in the Arcanist's Guild: more primitive and vulgar with techniques and sigils long designed to manipulate life-energies provided by the caster in the form of various bodily humours moreso than mere aetheric manipulation. As such, her abilities are handicapped somewhat and while she remains a capable damage dealer with her unorthodox spellwork, her ability to heal with said spells is considerably less effective than those of one taught the &quot;pure&quot; geometries.<br /> <br /> NOTE: Delial's in-game class does not necessarily reflect what she can do ICly. Despite having Summoner at 50, I tend to view her as a potent Arcanist and a passable Scholar and that's really about it. Red Mage would probably be the best approximation to a classic FF class, so fingers crossed!!<br /> <br /> == Tendencies ==<br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;75%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px;font-size:14px;color:#000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Likes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Philosophy<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Sex<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Trashy romance novellas<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Terrible wine<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Flattery<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Pet names (for others)<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px;font-size:14px;color:#000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Dislikes&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Gil<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Small, enclosed spaces<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Archers<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Weakness (in herself or in others)<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; 'Easy' people<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Chains<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; font-size:14px;color:#000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Hobbies/Talents&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Haruspicy (supposedly!)<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Lying<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Melodramatics<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Withstanding pain<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Angering others<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Arcanistry<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; font-size:14px;color:#000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Other&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Favourite Food:''' Aldgoat steak<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Favourite Color:''' Green<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''If she could be an animal, she would be a:''' Dragon<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Biggest Fear:''' Enslavement<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; '''Hero:''' Gaius van Baelsar<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> === Other Notes ===<br /> <br /> ::*She is completely blind on her left side and as such she has a tendency to scan her surroundings quite often. As a rule she dislikes having others standing to her left and so she is careful about positioning herself near or around other people.<br /> ::*Those especially observant might note that her face paint is, in fact, made at least in part with blood. Sometimes it's there, sometimes it isn't, but always it smells just enough of blood.<br /> ::*While it is not common knowledge (yet), Delial was fairly heavily involved on the Garlean side of the conflicts in Ala Mhigo. Since the Imperials took over, Delial made it a mission of hers to help quell dissidents and the threat of rebellion and has had a hand in the kidnappings and murders of many suspected Resistance members.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === Family ===<br /> Delial rarely, if ever, speaks of her family and has taken great care to try and sever her ties to them. Attempts to track down her relatives may be made all the more difficult by the fact that she does not go by her maiden name of Blackstone. Feeling that the name was tainted by her family's chosen alleigances, she discarded it not long after the events of the Calamity.<br /> <br /> ::*'''Garren Blackstone''': Father, formerly a priest of Rhalgr. He was killed fairly early on in the upheaval of Ala Mhigo but was survived by his wife and children.<br /> ::*'''Lyra Blackstone''': Mother, midwife and self-appointed witch. Skilled with all manner of hedge-magics, it was through her that Delial learned much of what she knows and still practices. She commited suicide days after the Calamity.<br /> ::*'''Westor Blackstone''': Elder brother by two years, formerly a disciple of Rhalgr and secretly a member of the Fists of Rhalgr. Killed during a skirmish between Garlean forces and Resistance fighters. <br /> ::*'''Harvard Blackstone''': Younger brother, formerly a stablehand. The only other surviving member of Delial's immediate family, unknown how he was able to flee the violence in Ala Mhigo. Currently lives in works in Ul'dah as an errand boy and a retainer. He and his sister are not on speaking terms, but she remains fiercely protective of him.<br /> <br /> === Player Standing ===<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;center&gt;<br /> :<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; ??? &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Itarliht Syhrkoensyn]]''' - A powerful Roegadyn bruiser, known to many as &quot;The Crimson Mountain.&quot; Delial knows him by the name he had chosen for himself, a name which was strangely fitting considering the nickname of 'White Knight' she had assigned to for him purely out of jest. They first officially met under the pretense of exchanging information about Natalie McBeef and Kage Kiryuu, a meeting from which she departed with the blunt and honest Roegadyn pledging his skills to her. Subsequent meetings have only brought her alarmingly close to the man in ways she has not yet fully come to acknowledge. He is not the first man to swear his heart to her, but he is the first in whom she trusts that his word and his intent is true without ulterior motive.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Orpheus Arkouda]]''' - A miqo'te to whom she owes her life. In years past they were at odd with one another, fighting on opposite sides of an especially bloody battle. That battle was nearly striken up anew when the two met once more in Limsa Lominsa. An unlikely friendship grew stronger still when he answered her call for help in her hour of greatest need and saved her life. He is one of the few she trusts completely and one of the few to whom her deepest secrets are known. At their last meeting, Delial learned that he had been cast out by his 'little wife' and, in an uncharacteristic show of compassion, did her best to console him for a most unexpected happening. He in turn extended an invitation for her to visit the tavern in which he had found work, The Laughing Lady, though she has yet to act upon it.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Edgar Von Gandervalt]]''' - A boy who loves a woman he shouldn't. Their relationship, if one can call it that, is complicated indeed, even more so after Delial confessed to having a played a critical part in the murders of his parents. He has persisted, however, and has even gone so far as to attempt to protect and later disarm Askier's magitek bomb himself, to some harm upon his body. This flew straight in the face of her warning him to stay away, to keep their associations unknown lest she kill him for exposure. It is this very persistence that makes her wary, yet she cannot be helped but be flattered and amused by it. She has not seen the young miqo'te in some time and is, strangely, apprehensive about confessing the recent changes in her life to him. <br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Raelisanne Banurein]]''' - Delial's employer and quite possibly the only person in Eorzea who she actually fears. The midlander is deceptively delicate looking with a deadly cold streak to her, manipulative and cunning to a near inhuman degree. It was she who set Delial on the hunt for the Resistance effort in Ul'dah and through her that she came to hunt Gharen Wolfsong, son of a clan she failed to end in the dying days of old Ala Mhigo. Delial is intensely uncomfortable with the woman's methods but, knowing well the power and information Banurein and her superiors hold, is at a loss to do anything but her bidding, especially knowing full well that Raelisanne knows far, far more about her and her family than anyone. Delial has been tasked with once more resuming the hunt for Gharen Wolfsong so that she may continue and possibly even complete her &quot;experiment&quot;... however, Delial has been convinced that her current course with this white-haired woman is not the one she need take and is currently attempting to reach out to those she and Banurein have wronged to seek out new options.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[A'rytiss Edar]]''' - A cheerful miqo'te conjurer with a knack for getting himself lost. Delial has incredibly mixed feelings about the boy she found nearly wandering blindly into an Imperial Castrum. She has since taken him on as her go-to healer, trusting few others to attend to her wounds and her troubles with so open and clear a mind as him, even if he is possibly the most naive person in Eorzea. This does not come without guilt, however, as healing leaves him drained and exhausted. He is one of the few people to which her attachment is almost purely emotional, though she is uncertain if her fondness for him is purely platonic or something more. Regardless, she has found herself in a position where wooing the boy would only put him in danger, and even the barest nontion of romance leaves the boy incredibly uncomfortable. It has been some time since she has seen him, likely thanks managing to avoid grievous injury even in her dealings with Ul'dahn authority and bomb threats.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Zachary Evans]]''' - A shameless, beautiful young man. Possibly a gladiator? It does not matter. He is beautiful, and his booty don't lie.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Chokho Viqqoh]]''' - A delightfully shameless flirt. Their first encounter was completely random: a discussion with Miss Deneith was briefly interrupted by the grey-skinned miqo'te delivering to her a flower. Delial, ever keen on flattery, delights in how the woman praises her for her confidence and beauty. A random meeting outside the Quicksand led her to divulge a little of her intentions in Ul'dah, and she may have recruited the sly miqo'te in an information-hunting campaign. Delial doesn't expect much to come of it but it gives her an excuse to keep in touch with this most intriguing woman so it's a win either way. Chokho agreed to assist in Harvard Blackstone's retrieval, agreeing to pick up her brother at an undisclosed location after Roen was satisfied with Gharen Wolfsong's release. Delial has become wary of the woman, wondering if she had perhaps put too much faith in the girl for the girl has shown herself to be much more sly, much more clever than Delial had previously suspected.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Askier Mergrey]]''' - A somewhat naive miqo'te who is apparently Garlean born. She met the man while searching for her brother and agreed to help him with a package in exchange for information as to Harvard's whereabouts. She would later learn that his mission was not quite as he explained it, and that his origins and goals were far beyond the mask of 'innocent merchant' that he wore. Delial does not approve of it but she has agreed to help him if only to get back at the Sultansworn. She dispises the odd, heavy coat he loves to wear about Ul'dah and is not shy about teasing him for it or his other questionable fashion choices. Though she believed him dead after the incidents at his trial, she has since learned that it was a farce. She intends to claim the drink he owes her in the near future.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Val Nunh]]''' - A sandy-haired miqo'te who is not shy about speaking his mind. Her meeting with him was strained: while being healed by A'rytiss, Val and a small pack of noisy miqo'te somehow managed to locate them in the caves behind Lost Hope under the impression that their company member was under attack. He was quick to realize that such was not the case and, after a bit of bickering back and forth between Delial and his subordinates, agreed to allow her to stay in the company clinic while A'rytiss was tended to. While she does not know him very well, she respects his brazen manner and obvious lack of concern with sugar-coating his opinions and his orders.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Mimiko Miyuki]]''' - A flirtatious miqo'te bard and a friend of Edgar's. They met while Delial and Edgar were taking some time away in Bronze Lake and it was eventually revealed that Mimiko and Edgar had shared some intimacy together. Later she would arrive with Val Nunh and his crew to interrupt a healing session with A'rytiss. Delial does not trust the woman and holds a fairly low opinion of her... but she cannot begrudge the woman for attending to Edgar in a way she could not.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Reverend Hakuga]]''' - A representative of the elusive Reverends, under whom Delial served briefly. While she once felt she owed them (and perhaps him in particular) for her freedom from imprisonment and potential execution in Coerthas, she has found working for them to be stifling. After a bloody confrontation with other unnamed agents, Delial has severed her ties and has not had any contact with Hakuga nor his peers ever since.<br /> <br /> === Enemies ===<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Roen Deneith]]''' - A woman targeted by her employer. Their meeting in Little Ala Mhigo turned into what had seemed like a friendship, but Delial used Roen's trusting, good-hearted nature to pry information about the Resistance from her. While she intends no harm to the woman, she fully intends to use Gharen Wolfsong's well-being as leverage to have her destroy what remains of the Resistance for her. That plan backfired when it was made known that Roen had found and captured Delial's brother. An exchange was arranged but the terms were against Roen, and there was a time when Delial felt compelled to correct that. Since her Sultansworn friends took it upon themselves to capture, interrogate, and torture her, however, Delial has felt that compassion drain. It has been some time since Delial has seen or heard from the woman, and she dreads the thought of what Banurein may have in store for the Sultansworn girl. That, coupled with some very potent words from her new ally Itarliht, has convinced her to seek her out for a talk once again.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' - The son of an old clan and a man who appears to be a key figure in a small but resilient group of Resistance fighters in Ul'dah. With a bit of careful planning and a handful of sheer luck, Delial was able to subdue and capture Wolfsong for use by Miss Banurein. She revealed to him a secret involving the day his family was torn apart and would likely have been torn apart herself were the man not bound. It would seem that Banirein's experiment did not have its intended results and so Delial has been tasked with finding Wolfsong once more, though she has little enough idea of where to start. It is expected that he will be there with Roen, and that she might find herself in harm's way because of it.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Qaeli Varily]]''' - An acquaintance of Gharen's, and to some degree of Roen's. The silver haired woman was everything Delial did not expect of Roen's allies: bold, bloodthirsty, sharp as any blade and just as dangerous. Their encounter was brief but Delial left it broiling over her words. There are not many people who get under her skin, after all. Qaeli was hidden but present at the exchange for Wolfsong and ended up shooting Delial through her shoulder with an arrow while trying to get some answers with regards to the control mechanism that Delial activated and then destroyed. If she can keep out of the white-haired woman's way then Delial will be thankful.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Natalie Mcbeef]]''' - An important figure in the Sultansworn of Ul'dah. To Delial, the woman is a brainless thug and she cannot understand how the few other Sultansworn she has spoken to can stand to follow the woman. She is transparent in her obliviousness, her lack of understanding, and in her clumsy way of insult. As far as Delial is concerned, the woman is a walking corpse. She has since learned of C'kayah Tia, a self-named &quot;crime lord&quot; to whom she is attached, as well as the abuses of power that has kept the man out of sight of the law. Intent on harming one or both to satisfy her grudge, Delial has since made inquiries after the man.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Kage Kiryuu]]''' - A lalafellin goon of the Sultansworn. His protective attitudes towards Roen were obvious, as were his lack of understanding of the situation at hand. Delial watched him squirm while his superior instigated an interrogation. &quot;It must be nice being a slave,&quot; he said, failing to recognize the irony in his own words. She thinks little of the man, a fool following a fool, and should he become a further nuisance she will not hesitate to end him. He has been linked as another one of Mcbeef's weaknesses.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Osric Melkire]]''' - A hyur with a knack for fisticuffs. He came to her with Jameson Taeros to ask her questions regarding Sultansworn involvement in the incident at the Nanawa Mines so many weeks ago. Much to her surprise, she saw the man again at the lichyard north of Camp Drybone, working against herself and the team assigned to retrieve the last of three packages Askier Mergrey wished to secure. While she has no conflict with the man directly, she knows that she is known to him, and has little reason to believe future encounters with the man will be pleasant. They have run into one another a few times recently though they parted with little more than idle threats and poisoned banter. What the man has planned for her she does not know, but with the weight of Banurein's orders hovering over her, she cannot be bothered to care.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]''' - A miqo'te archer. He has an active role working against Askier and is not shy about proclaiming it. Delial finds his arrogance grating, and found herself thoroughly humiliated during a scuffle between sides. The man has spilled her blood, and Delial will make it her duty to repay that in the future. Though she has not seen him since Askier's trial, her opinion of him has fluctuated somewhat. She does not know him nor his circle well enough to say but there is still something worth respect knowing the lengths he went to to protect his friend.<br /> <br /> == Rumors ==<br /> <br /> === Common Rumors ===<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;Unsettlin' is what I'd call 'er. She seems ta like that, though, gettin' a rise outta' people.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;Woman hardly goes anywhere without those boots. Practically lives in them, but... Honestly, can you blame her?&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;Talks a big game. All talk, that one. I'm a nice guy. Why wouldn't she want to have dinner with me?&quot;<br /> <br /> === Moderate Rumors ===<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;Dark times for me, for a lot of people who weren't quite in their right minds. But I swear, I've seen her before... We'd meet, you see, and pray together. I think I've seen her.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;It's a damned shame. Sometimes I see her squinting real hard at the market boards... Maybe her eyesight is worse than it looks?&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;No, I ain't dealin'. But I know someone who does. She gives him business now and again - maybe once a moon or so, sometimes twice, never buys too much. But repeats are repeats, you know what I'm sayin'?&quot;<br /> <br /> === Rare Rumors ===<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;There was to be a trial, and a hanging. She only attended one. It was another woman who hung that day, I swear on my mother's grave. That woman should be dead.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;Sinner! A sinner and nothing more! Grimsong is hardly a fitting name. Kinslayer ought do it.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;She'll come and stare at that boy - over there, him, do you see? She'll stare and never say a word. Whenever he leaves, she'll leave, too. Never together. She don't look the type to be intimidated by men.&quot;<br /> <br /> === PC Rumors ===<br /> <br /> ::*(( If you know Delial ICly, please feel free to toss some rumors up here! ))<br /> ::*&quot;She is very much a bearer of many a great burden. Hells, you're looking at one of them, now.&quot; - [[Edgar Von Gandervalt]]<br /> ::*&quot;She has a way of weaving lies and truths seamlessly. It makes her more dangerous. I do not intend on doing much listening next time we cross paths.&quot; - [[Roen Deneith]]<br /> ::*&quot;Just LOOK at her! What's not to love?! Still, I can't help but to wonder what she's hiding... My heart's not so far aflutter that I don't know better.&quot; - [[Chokho Viqqoh]]<br /> ::*&quot;Grace incarnate and viper personified, that's Delial for you.&quot; - [[Osric Melkire]]<br /> ::*&quot;Turning up at her friend's trial, did she seek to bring comfort, or see him meet his end? She had some nerve to come regardless, but she wasn't the one to cause trouble that night, I'll give her that.&quot; - [[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]<br /> ::*&quot;Delial was willing to help me when the rest of the world condemned me. She understands that sometimes you have to set the world on fire for those that you love and if she ever needs me, I'll throw my lot in with her without hesitation, no matter the consequence.&quot; - [[Askier Mergrey]]<br /> ::*&quot;Her words so sly, her actions so devious. Aye, I'd rather not listen to her dangerous words. She best leave Roen and Ul'dah be or I won't be able to hold back my tongue or hand any longer.&quot; - [[Kage Kiryuu]]<br /> ::*&quot;Every word out o' tha' woman's mouth is laced with poison, every action serves her own ends. Think'n next we meet she needs te be reminded I made her a promise, an' tha' I have nae forgotten it.&quot; - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> ::*&quot;It came as no surprise that the kin-slayer should still live. But then, one doesn't earn a reputation such as hers without possessing no small amount of cunning. Her continued existence is evidence of the lack of justice in this world... T'is the one thing we have in common.&quot; - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> <br /> == History/Timeline ==<br /> (( In progress! ))<br /> <br /> <br /> == Potential Relationships ==<br /> <br /> ::*Ala Mhigans, particularly those who were already young adults during the fall, could have known/remembered her.<br /> ::*Likewise, Garlean characters who might have helped conquer or maintain Garlean rule after might know of her.<br /> ::*Current or former resistance characters may know her as a criminal.<br /> ::*Characters who have had involvement with the Lambs of Dalamud might know her.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Additional/OOC ==<br /> ::*I am a huge nerd and here are some theme songs.<br /> ::** [http://youtu.be/JU6cT88Por4 Walk on Vanity Ruins - Silent Hill 3 OST, Akira Yamaoka] - Mary Elizabeth McGlynn is totally Delial's voice.<br /> ::** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWR9MR5juWI You Know You Like It - AlunaGeorge]<br /> ::** [http://youtu.be/vKNcuTWzTVw How To Be A Heartbreaker - Marina and the Diamonds]<br /> ::** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8YQkq7Nr3U Mono - Silicone]<br /> ::** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmeF4K-MelU The Crow - Dessa]<br /> ::** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyqWjl7GkCE The Rifle's Spiral - The Shins]<br /> ::** [http://youtu.be/RsQjC5zVnt8 Fall In Love - Phantogram]<br /> ::*Delial was my main throughout my time in WoW and she's being reincarnated here in a sense. So if you know me from Feathermoon, please feel free to say hello!<br /> <br /> == Annotations ==<br /> <br /> This Template was created by [[Deirdre Ta'ea]]. Some formatting inspired by [[Siobhain Surtsthalwyn]]'s page.</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Gharen_Wolfsong&diff=38022 2014-06-11T18:32:26Z

<p>Bryn: /* Rumors */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px; background:#0f0e1c;font-size:30px;color:#c8c8c8;font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Gharen Wolfsong&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = Wolfsong.png<br /> | imagewidth = 350<br /> | caption = The Wolf<br /> | title = &quot;There is no honor without sacrifice, no courage without discipline, no peace without war.&quot;<br /> | gender = Male<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan Refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Height<br /> | stat_1_value = 6 fulms 5 ilms<br /> | stat_2 = Weight<br /> | stat_2_value = 250 ponz<br /> | stat_3 = Age<br /> | stat_3_value = 25<br /> | stat_4 = Patron Deity<br /> | stat_4_value = Halone, the fury<br /> | stat_5 = Namesday<br /> | stat_5_value = 8th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon, <br /> | stat_6 = Place of Birth<br /> | stat_6_value = Ala Mhigo<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ''Gharen at first glance is a warrior who has seen more than his fair share of battles, he is a quiet and serious individual that smiles only very rarely, with a tall and powerful frame earned through years of hard labor and living off the land. He is prone to quiet isolation and as such is not very good at socializing with others, especially women. He is ever the consummate lone wolf, never quite fitting in and alone even when in the middle of a crowd. Those who get to know and understand him will find that he is in many ways a man who has been broken by the circumstances of his life prior to the cataclysm and is now a mess of contradicting actions and beliefs.''<br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Character&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> '''Aliases/Nicknames:''' During his time he's met many individuals a few even have even given him nicknames. None of which bother him as he has been called many things over the years, many significantly worse than the names he's received now.<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Wolfsong/'Wilfbroda'&quot;'': A name used to refer to him by [[Siobhain Surtsthalwyn]].<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Wolf&quot;'': A name used to refer to him by [[Qaeli Varily]].<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Lobo&quot;'': A name used to refer to him by [[Sila Neve]].<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Appearance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> '''Face:''' His face is scarred, Most would assume that the scars are from combat, while true for one or two, they are due primarily to years of physical abuse at the hands of his guardian. His face is rough and rugged due to constant exposure to the elements. He bears the traditional dark blue facial tattoos of the Wolfsong clan given to him by his father at the age of five. He inherited his Dark Ginger hair from his Mother, which he keeps in what is known to his clan as the &quot;Warrior's Wolf Knot&quot;. His face is regularly unshaven as he doesn't worry much about his looks living in the wilds.<br /> <br /> '''Eyes:''' His eyes are a piercing hazel color; those with a high natural empathy will see a deep seated self hatred/sadness/Loneliness reflected in his eyes. Conversely, when angry or enraged which does not occur often they take on the feral look of his namesake animal and reflect a dark side lying within the young man that is kept under lock and key.<br /> <br /> '''Body:''' Years of hard labor, living in the wilds, and training with any fighting style he can has earned him a well chiseled body of muscle and strength. Something that he makes sure to cover as much as possible, due to the fact that the majority of his back, chest, arms, legs, and abdomen are covered in deep scars and burns. Remnants of his abuse at the hands of his guardian Ortolf Frostheart, these are a source of intense shame and are one of the things that regularly fuel his bouts of depression. They are also something that few people, if any, have ever seen and one of the primary reasons he avoids living in towns or cities.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Behavior&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:Gharen&amp;Abigail640.png|500px|]]<br /> |}<br /> '''Voice:''' Gharen speaks with an accent of the highlander clans that inhabited the mountains north of Ala Mhigo,(I.e. Scottish) His voice is generally friendly and non threatening, unless something has been done to earn his ire, in extreme cases it can become vicious and dark.<br /> <br /> '''Demeanor:''' Gharen is quiet and somber, and generally doesn't deal well with others whether it just be simple etiquette or conversation, it is extremely rare for him to smile, even more so is the individual that can regularly coax one out of him. His stance and motion belie someone versed in multiple forms of combat.<br /> <br /> '''Personality:''' (Social setting) Gharen is prone to self isolation, and when in a group of socializing individuals tends to sit off the side and just listen hoping to be ignored simply trying to blend in the background and disappear.<br /> <br /> (Combat) In combat Gharen finds some measure of respite, while still quiet, he becomes focused and his mind does not wander down the dark paths that plague him and lead to him brooding.<br /> <br /> '''Flaws:''' Above all else he believes that his life is of little to no worth and that no one will mourn or notice it's passing, he also sees himself as horribly disfigured by the scars that adorn much his body, and as a result, will be alone for the remainder of his days. These two conditions lead him to be more willing than most to put others before himself to his own detriment, or in an extreme case, to throw his own life away, as death in the defense of others in his mind, might in some small way add value to a life that has none.<br /> <br /> '''Intelligence:''' Gharen is not stupid by any means, unfortunately after the age of five he did not receive a formal education, most of what he knows was self taught. Reading, writing, basic fighting forms. Etc.<br /> <br /> '''Religious Views:''' Before the occupation of Ala Mhigo he belonged to a devout family that fervently believed in the twelve, and paid their respects Halone, the Fury and Azeyma, the Warden. Some time after, during his time in Little Ala Mhigo while in the hands of his abusive guardian he had lost his faith in the divine. Believing that any higher being that would not listen to the prayers of an abused child, or intervene in some way was not worth worshiping. After eight cycles of traveling Eorzea, he returned to Ul'Dah and met [[Siobhain Surtsthalwyn]], her devout belief seems to be slowly rekindling his as he has openly admitted to her that perhaps Halone put him on his path, and Azeyma may have led him back to the one that had given him hope.<br /> <br /> '''Romance:''' Years of physical and mental abuse coupled with isolation have left Gharen with a deeply held belief that he is horribly disfigured and unworthy of any woman's interest, any romantic feelings he may have for someone will be locked away and not be openly expressed due to this. Things like physical touch have become psychologically associated with pain, doing so will cause him to jump slightly and become visibly uncomfortable, more intimate contact will only exacerbate this. When talking to a woman he will be Polite, professional and courteous but become uncomfortable should topics shift to him and his past, when hard pressed with intimate questions he will become extremely ashamed and embarrassed of himself.<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Combat&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> Gharen aims to become a weapon master, an individual who can pick up any weapon and use it to great effect. When asked why Gharen will become evasive and give a generalized answer ''&quot;Te prove a point te someone.&quot;'' While not a lie he intends to prove it to two people. First, To himself that it can be done, and second, to a dead man, Ortolf Frostheart, the Guardian that abused him for 13 years, or more to the point, the memory of a dead man.<br /> [[Image:Dragonfire.png ‎|550px|left|]]<br /> '''Style:''' Gharen's preferred weapon is the Lance, which he can use both offensively and defensively to great effect. Keeping his enemies at bay, allowing him to control the flow of battle, and keeping his opponents guessing. He will from time to time employ techniques he has learned from studying other various forms of combat as a weapon master. He is also extremely proficient with a sword and shield having trained as a free paladin.<br /> <br /> '''Strengths:''' Believing that the each known martial style of combat form a wheel, and every style is but a single spoke in that wheel, obtaining even a fundamental understanding of these various methods of combat offer insight and adaptability to whatever weapon focus is used and or faced. The weapon master is able given a wider range of options in order to think outside of the box in the heat of battle and enhancing overall survivability potential for victory by using unconventional tactics in order to keep opponents guessing, and off balance.<br /> <br /> '''Weaknesses:''' The path of becoming a weapon master runs the danger being a Jack of all trades and master of none, leaving oneself open to defeat at the hands of a more specialized opponent. Garnering the fundamentals, then specific specialization, builds a stronger foundation that can be built upon as time goes by.<br /> <br /> '''Pain Tolerance:''' Due to the years of physical abuse at the hands of his guardian Gharen has learned how to control pain he may feel. This is not to say he does not feel pain, he simply knows how to not acknowledge it, and fight through it.<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Tendencies&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> === Likes ===<br /> <br /> ::*The sound, smell, and feel of rain falling.<br /> ::*The heat of battle.<br /> ::*Training<br /> <br /> === Dislikes ===<br /> <br /> ::*Himself<br /> ::*Those that would push others around for their own benefit.<br /> <br /> === &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;The Wolf&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ===<br /> <br /> [[File:Wolf header.jpg]]<br /> <br /> '''&quot;The Wolf&quot;''' is the psychological representation of Gharen's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Id,_ego_and_super-ego Id], it is also the darkness within him that characters with a high empathy will feel. This aspect of his psyche lies closer to the surface than it does for most due to years of physical and psychological trauma. It represents all of the locked away anger, hatred, and pain he has experienced in his life, it also represents his will to survive, It does not make its presence known often, but when it does it is savage and feral, it's only goal is to destroy potential threats that cause it harm, it originally appeared eight cycles ago to viciously kill Ortolf Frostheart. <br /> <br /> This aspect of Gharen's personality when under control will influence his actions often in ways he does not even notice, a growl when angry or annoyed. When he is pushed to the brink physically and or mentally further influence is exerted, a dark uncharacteristic smile while issuing a threat of bodily harm or a willingness to bite when bound. When the Wolf takes control it perceives individuals on the basis of whether or not they pose a threat. <br /> <br /> When Threats are perceived there is an attempt to dispatch them as quickly as possible going straight for the throat in an attempt to crush or tear it out. The Wolf has been known to use bladed and blunt objects to hamstring and bludgeon opponents but it does not have access to the martial prowess that Gharen's conscious self has attained, but it can remember and shares a dislike or hatred of individuals that have caused them harm.<br /> <br /> Recent events have left Gharen with a severely diminished capability to keep the wolf in check due to severe physical and mental torture.<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Family&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> '''Gregor Wolfsong:''' A blacksmith by trade, Gregor originated from one of the outlying villages in the mountainous northern regions of Ala Mhigan territory there was a warrior and hunter, On one of his trips into Ala Mhigo he met Aline, courted her, and eventually the two married. It was after this he took up blacksmithing in order to provide for his beginning family. He never lost his pride in his heritage though, and would tell the stories of the Wolfsong clan that he grew up with to his son. Gregor was killed when the Garlean empire took control Ala Mhigo 20 years ago. Gharen currently believes she was killed by his own hand due to memory manipulation.<br /> <br /> '''Aline Wolfsong:''' Aline grew up to a middle class family within the walls of Ala Mhigo, at the time she met Gregor she was weaver in her fathers shop in merchants alley. Aline was killed when the Garlean empire took control Ala Mhigo 20 years ago. Gharen currently believes she was killed by his own hand due to memory manipulation.<br /> <br /> '''[[Roen Deneith|Kayle Wolfsong]]:''' Gharen's sister, slightly older than one year of age when the Garlean empire came to power in Ala Mhigo, She is presumed dead.<br /> <br /> '''Silent Glacier:''' The local smith in a small village that lied on the border between Mor Dhona and Thanalan. A stubborn old Roe who refused to speak common, It was from him that Gharen learned smithing, mining, and to understand and speak some of the Hellsguard tongue, Glacier was the closest thing to a father figure Gharen had since his family was killed. It is unknown if Silent Glacier and his family still live as the village was razed during the calamity.<br /> <br /> === &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Player Character Standings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ===<br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;center&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background:#0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#c8c8c8;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Friends and loved ones&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;border:0px solid; padding:8px;&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[A'khenna Khai]]''' - A young Miqo'te that has taken apprenticeship in the grindstone. He respects her abilities in combat and feels the need to teach her what he can so that she is prepared for the harsh realities of the world. It has been several moons since Gharen has seen the young Seeker.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[A’nzil Oenomaus]]''' - A young Miqo'te that has taken apprenticeship under Gharen. In many ways A'nzil reminds Gharen of himself when he was a child, a scared kid that doesn't see a way out. Gharen aims to help A'nzil find the &quot;Heart of a Coeurl&quot; that beats within his chest and turn a scared kid into a young man that fights for what he believes in despite the fear inside of him.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Brynhilde Wulf]]''' - Gharen finds &quot;Miss Brynhilde&quot; to be one of the more enigmatic individuals he has met while on his travels. The two have spoken often in the past and during their conversations she very offers up little about herself willingly. In truth, Gharen does not attempt to pry, as he understands more than most keeping things about ones self private. Regardless, he finds the woman to be trustworthy and enjoys her company greatly. Gharen currently believes she was killed by his own hand due to memory manipulation.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Fleeting Dawn]]''' - Never knowing quite what to expect from this woman, every encounter keeps Gharen guessing a little more than the last time. He has found that the best policy is to expect the unexpected and to try and not be surprised when she does something in order to get a reaction out of him.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Jajara Jara]]''' - One of the kindest and most giving individuals Gharen has met since his return to Thanalan, he considers himself lucky to count her among his friends. Gharen carries with him the vivid memory of killing his friend, despite seeing her recently and knowing that it did not actually occur does little to remove the pain of an act he never committed.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Obsidian Hornet]]''' - The woman known as Obsidian Hornet has earned no small measure of respect, and trust in the brief time since they've met. She has a tendency to throw Gharen off balance with her forward nature and the fact that she does little if anything to mask her intentions. In the short time they spent together they both revealed things about themselves that they normally wouldn't have to others, Gharen came to love her during that time, seeing a warrior who was good and true despite what she believed about herself. Hornet has since left to places unknown to help people in need in an attempt to offset the darkness of her past and find balance, when she told Gharen about her choice he did not attempt to stop her, he understood her desire to go where she was needed most. He quietly holds on to the hope that perhaps one day they will cross paths again. Gharen currently believes she was killed by his own hand due to memory manipulation.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Qaeli Varily]]''' - A silver haired Hyur woman whom Gharen met via The Grindstone tournaments, he respects and trusts the woman with his life. The two having spent almost a month together in the frigid lands of Coerthas, tracked down Qaeli's sister and attempted to find a cure for a friend's aetheric illness. He regards her as the closest thing he has had to family in a long time, but would never say so openly. Gharen currently believes she betrayed him and was killed by his own hand due to memory manipulation.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Roen Deneith]]''' - Gharen met Roen in the Markets of Ul'dah and after a short conversation invited the young woman to attend the grindstone tournaments. For a time he instructed her in combat with the sword and shield, he supports her decision to join the Sultansworn as he believes she would make a fine paladin. Recent revelations revealed that Roen is his sister Kayle who was presumed dead when Ala Mhigo fell.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Sila Neve]]''' - Gharen met &quot;Miss Sila&quot; while he was Overseer with the Grindstone. He finds her and her mannerisms intriguing and enjoys their conversations however brief they may be. Gharen currently believes she was killed by his own hand due to memory manipulation.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Siobhain Surtsthalwyn]]''' - Gharen and Siobhain have a shared history that spans into their childhood. As a child he'd caught glimpses of a shy Roegadyn girl with white hair that he found beautiful, never knowing her name, her image eventually came to symbolize something in the mind of the tortured young man, Hope. Never officially meeting and discovering this history until only recently.<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background:#0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#c8c8c8;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Enemies&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Delial Grimsong]]''' - Charming, brilliant, manipulative, and insistent, Gharen hadn't spoken with this woman more than a handful of times before he suspected her of foul play, and soon after her intentions came to light. She knows precisely which buttons to push to anger him, and revealed to him the possibility that [[Roen Deneith]] was his sister. Enraged due to her taunts and further so by the Aetheric manipulation and use of voidlings by Raelisanne Banurein in an attempt to draw out his id, he has promised to tear her throat out, and has already attempted to deliver good on his promise while bound using just his teeth.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; '''[[Raelisanne Banurein]]''' - Gharen knows nothing about this masked white haired hyur woman except that she is the facilitator of a series of torture sessions and that she is working along with Delial Grimsong. With his id influencing his current state of mind due to her efforts he wants nothing more than to kill her, violently.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Rumors&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '&gt;Common Rumors:&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;Yeah tha' Highlander fellow comes here inte th' smitty' an helps out fer a days wage. Good solid worker. Swings a mean hammer I tells ya!&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;Boy blew into town a few days ago and left just as sudden, Never stayed at the Inn far as I'm aware. Think he'd be dumb enough to make camp in the wilds outside of town?&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;He'd come in here and order something to eat. Never bought a drop of ale though, he treated the stuff like it was tainted.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '&gt;Moderate Rumors:&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ::*He comes in here from time to time for supplies, I'd swear those eyes of his look right through you, so much sadness in them...<br /> ::*I watched him put himself between a bunch of syndicate thugs and their mark. He can take a hit for sure, he walked away from the fight but I don't think he ever bothered to see a healer.<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '&gt;Rare rumors:&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;I was outside of town and heard a commotion, when I went to see what it was that man training with a lance. Thank the twelve he didn't see me! I'd swear he'd been tortured in the dungeon with the amount of scars I could see.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;Yeah I remember tha' one. ol' Frostheart beat th' boy almost te death, more'n once I tell ye'.&quot;<br /> ::*&quot;Ortolf Frostheart? Mean drunken bastard he was, tortured th' poor boy put inte his care. He was killed... oh.. some eight cycles ago now. Looked like a wolf got te 'im and ripped 'im te shreds it did, thinkin' it was tha' boy I tell ye. He disappeared tha same night.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '&gt;PC rumors:&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ((Characters I've interacted with free to add))<br /> <br /> ::*&quot;That wayward 'brother' of mine bears a heavy burden...But as I have told him before: Rivers and seas, Gharen. Rivers and seas.&quot; - [[Siobhain Surtsthalwyn]]<br /> ::*&quot;Like a stone, that one. He's been kind enough an' he's put up with me prattlin' on without so much as a complaint, but I get the feelin'... Well, what matters is that he seems like a good man.&quot; - [[Jajara Jara]]<br /> ::*&quot;He is a good man, and a patient teacher. Aye, his formidable skills with various weapons are remarkable, but I find the strength and will of the man behind the armor even more admirable.&quot;- [[Roen Deneith]]<br /> ::*&quot;He forges the most amazing weapons without wasting materials. He's a merchant's dream, and if I could get away with chaining him to the forge, I would.&quot; -[[Erisande Marchand]]<br /> ::*&quot;A body like his is wasted fighting for the wrong side. Ala Mhigan? Don't make me laugh.&quot; - [[Delial Grimsong]]<br /> ::*&quot;If he were but ten cycles older...&quot; - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;History&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> '''1552-1557 Ala Mhigo'''<br /> <br /> Born in Ala Mhigo, 1552, amidst the politcal upheaval of Ala Mhigo and the reign of King Theodorac, Gharen was raised by his working class family who despite the king’s decree continued to secretly worship Halone, and Azeyma. The family managed to survive this tumultuous time only to be torn apart when the Garlean Empire occupied the city. Though casualties of the occupation were few Gharen's father and mother were among them, his sister, at only a year and a half old at the time is also believed to have been killed. <br /> <br /> Taken from the scene of his family’s death and escaping with refugees, it was during this time in the trek to Ul'dah that Gharen was put into the care of Ortolf Frostheart. Gharen's new guardian turned out to be both a drunk and viciously abusive.<br /> <br /> '''1557-1569 Little Ala Mhigo'''<br /> <br /> For twelve cycles Gharen lived a tortured existence under the &quot;care&quot; of his guardian. The scars he bears both physically and mentally are due to this period of time, broken bones due to vicious beatings, Burns from hot irons and lit torches, it was during this time that Gharen had forsaken the faith in the twelve instilled to him by his parents. It was also during this time Gharen had several brief encounters with a young [[Siobhain Surtsthalwyn]] though the two did not formally meet until years later. At the age of 17 Gharen had reached his low point, he was prepared to die, Siobhain and several Sultansworn witnessed openly the physical abuse, and while Siobhain was prepared to stop it the others opted to ignore it. It was that night that Gharen's Id awakened for the first time and he brutally killed Ortolf Frostheart.<br /> <br /> '''1569-1572 The Wilds'''<br /> <br /> After leaving Little Ala Mhigo, Gharen fled north, his distrust of people was so inherent he avoided villages and outposts all together. He had made camp on the outskirts of a small village on the Ishgardian border, living off the land as best as he could, he was barely surviving his first three months in the wilds and winter was nearing. Desperation eventually drove the young man to enter the village and find some way to get the supplies he would need to last the winter. It was during this time he met the local Blacksmith, an old Roegadyn Hellsguard by the name of Silent Mountain and his family, though it took some convincing, he had managed a job. He spent the next year learning the trades of smithing and mining under the gruff old Roegadyn and his sons, though he continued to live in several areas outside of town, never staying in the same camp for more than a couple of days at a time.<br /> <br /> ((work in progress))<br /> <br /> '''1572-Present'''<br /> <br /> ((work in progress))<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;OOC notes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> :* Individuals that live(d) in Little Ala Mhigo during the timeline listed above may remember Gharen and his Guardian. Gharen will likely be hard to recognize as he covers what scars he can and he has put on significant muscle mass due to training and labor after having left the settlement eight cycles (years) prior.<br /> :* Gharen's fighting skills and style is based on [http://youtu.be/c0i88t0Kacs Geralt of Rivia]<br /> <br /> == Annotations ==<br /> <br /> This Template was created by [[Deirdre Ta'ea]] with additions and Ideas from [[Siobhain Surtsthalwyn]], [[Brynhilde Wulf]], and [[Renaise Galwind]]</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Roen_Deneith&diff=38021 2014-06-11T18:29:44Z

<p>Bryn: /* Miscellaneous */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox-character<br /> | name = <br /> | image = Roen1.jpg<br /> | imagewidth = <br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ul'dah<br /> | race = Hyur <br /> | clan = Midlander<br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;General&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> 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 a sword awarded to her by the Immortal Flames in thanks to her service, 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.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Behavior&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> {| align=left<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:RoenHelm.jpg |230px|]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Combat&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> <br /> 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. Only recently has she returned to Steelglen Fane to revisit her training as a healer, at the urging of her former teachers.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Miscellaneous&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''RUMORS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> ''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;border:0px solid; padding:8px;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;&quot;&gt;◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;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!&quot;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;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.&quot;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;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!&quot;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#90AB76;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt;&quot;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.&quot;<br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;&quot;&gt;◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;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.&quot;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;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.&quot;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F37E1D;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;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.&quot;<br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;&quot;&gt;◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;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?&quot;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt;&quot;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.&quot;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt;&quot;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.&quot;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#D83018;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt;&quot;I heard she is connected to the Ala Mhigan Resistance. Why is a Sultansworn associating herself with terrorists?&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;&quot;&gt;◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;I heard she likes to be tickled by surprise, you should completely walk up and do that to her, she'll love it&quot; -[[Natalie Mcbeef]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;She is my sister in all but blood. But in our profession, blood isn't what matters and she's one of the best.&quot; - [[Kage Kiryuu]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;She has changed. She has changed, and I expect I had no small part in it. I wish to say it is for the better - that she is a stronger woman for it. And yet...&quot; - [[Delial Grimsong]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;Deneith, trustworthy? She learnt t'keep her trap shut yet? ...aye, that's what I thought.&quot; - [[Osric Melkire]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;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.&quot; - [[Kiht Jakkya]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;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.&quot; - [[Obsidian Hornet]]<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#aac5b4;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; &quot;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.&quot; - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px;background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt; &lt;center&gt;''Likes''&lt;/center&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0f0e1c;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Rain, sound, smell, the feel of it<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0f0e1c;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Riding full sprint on her chocobo<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0f0e1c;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Warm bath<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0f0e1c;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Cold weather<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0f0e1c;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Sweets<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0f0e1c;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; The ocean<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;b&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 25px;background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt; &lt;center&gt;''Dislikes''&lt;/center&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/b&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0f0e1c;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Great heights<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0f0e1c;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Boats, she gets seasick <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0f0e1c;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Long tedius studies with books<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0f0e1c;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Lying and deception<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0f0e1c;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Bullies<br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#0f0e1c;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;■&lt;/font&gt; Corruption<br /> <br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''RELATIONS''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> : &lt;center&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[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.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Dandoroun Kar]]''' - Brother of the man who tried to kill her, Roen met Dandaroun under strained circumstances, to deliver his brother's body to him and to beseech him for any information he can give regarding his brother. She has met him multiple times since, and the two have become friends, him offering to maintain and repair her armor after she was dismissed from her employer. She suspects he is hiding a dark past, but has taken him at his word that he knows nothing of the attempt on her life, and that he has left his previous life behind.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Delial Grimsong]]''' - Roen met this Highlander woman while researching her mother's ancestry when Delial proved herself to be nothing but helpful to her. She also became Roen's confidant with sweet words of reassurance. But Roen discovered to her dismay recently that Delial had been using her for information on the Resistance and has been working with another mysterious woman to bring Roen back to Garlemald. If she considers anyone in Eorzea her enemy, it would be this woman.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[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 recovered from an illness that nearly costed him his life, and currently leads a special unit within the Immortal Flames. He is currently missing leaving Roen wondering about his welfare.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Frhanz'ir Kirche]]''' - An Elezen alchemist she sought out in Ul'Dah when she was searching for alternative ways to heal her brother than conjury. He seemed a friendly sort, and offered her much insight regarding Gharen's injuries based on Roen's descriptions. Because of his history with Kage, Roen trusted him enough to bring him to Gharen's side, and using his knowledge of the void energies as well as the summoning arts, he was able to rid the voidling parasites that were within her brother. Roen considers herself indebted to this Elezen.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' - A Highlander well trained in many fighting skills, Roen met him at the market place, and eventually sought him out for lessons in battle. She has found him to be a patient and generous teacher, and after an assassination attempt on her life, he offered her his friendship as well. She has recently discovered that he is her brother, and has been caring for him since his release from the mysterious Garlean woman who held him captive and tortured him for weeks. He has not returned to the same man since, but Roen is determined to help him recover from the horrendous ordeal.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[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. And he has since called her friend and stood with her against her previous employer when she was dismissed. He also quit the Consortium in a show of solidarity. She has not seen this Duskwight in many moons.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Itarliht Syhrkoensyn]]''' - A large armored Roegadyn, Roen met him during her most recent encounter with Delial. He put a blade to her throat in an attempt to protect Delial, but despite their rocky start, the two have come to an understanding. His forthright nature has earned some respect in Roen's eyes, and she hopes next time he and Gharen meet, that there will be no violence.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[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.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Kage Kiryuu]]''' - A brave and loyal lalafell gladiator that Natalie initially assigned to Roen as her first apprentice. Roen was clueless at first on how to proceed, but the two have become friends since. Their bond grew even more so when they underwent the Trials of Sultansworn together. Roen trusts this lalafell, despite the fact that occasionally his best intentions seem to get people in trouble.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[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. In their most recent meeting, Kiht aided Roen in tracking down someone Roen needed to find, and Roen will forever be grateful to her.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Natalie Mcbeef]]''' - Roen met this relentless Sultansworn when she accidentally fell under her investigation into the Syndicate. Initially considered a suspect, Roen found her very intimidating and cold at first. But since being taken under her wing as her apprentice, Roen has come to respect her for her unconventional ways, as well as the woman's inner strength that sometimes causes her to make reckless decisions. After a recent encounter in which Roen confessed her Garlean heritage, Roen has come to see Natalie has a true friend and would trust her with her life.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nazeru Auronas]]''' - A free paladin she met on the streets of Ul'dah, her quick-witted and free spirited personality appealed to Roen quickly. Nazeru admitted early that she had feelings for Roen; she was very open about her womanizing ways. But when Roen was unable to return the same feelings, both resolved to be good friends. <br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[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 often falls to embarrassed silence however, when Hornet speaks of her relationship with Gharen.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Osric Melkire]]''' - An Immortal Flame Sergeant who recently contacted Roen about Erik. He claimed Erik may be in danger and he needed to talk to Gharen in order to contact The Resistance. But when Roen brought Osric to see Gharen, Osric delivered grim tidings to the siblings instead, regarding impending danger from the Brass Blades and the Syndicate. Roen has come to trust him somewhat, since he helped both the Sultansworns and the Resistance in avoiding arrest and persecution during the investigation by Monetarists.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[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 gone missing.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[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.<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#9EC60B;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sila Neve]]''' - An eccentric Elezen woman who found Roen while she was caring for Gharen. She has come to Roen's aid in providing what knowledge and resources she can offer to help in Gharen's recovery. She has also quietly confessed to Roen about her feelings for her brother, which Roen does not know what to do with. But she does trust that Miss Sila has her brother's best interest at heart.<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Pictures and Artwork&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;75%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:RoenHooded.jpg|300px|left|(Sketch by Brynn)]]<br /> [[File:RoenSiha.png|500px|(Roen and Siha)]]<br /> [[File:Sworns.png|500px|(Three Sultansworns)]]<br /> [[File:Serious Fishing.png|500px|(Fishing!)]]<br /> [[File:Garleans_BW1.jpg|500px|(Garleans)]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;History&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> 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… <br /> <br /> <br /> ...only to witness the horrifying truth of Project Meteor from a far. <br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> <br /> 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 &quot;father&quot; 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> 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.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;Recent Events&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> 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. <br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> 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 is 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 rock all day.<br /> <br /> <br /> 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 might 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <br /> Roen has recently 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 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, who works for Banurein. It was Delial who also had initially befriended her through deception, and through this ordeal, Roen has lost some of her ability to trust strangers and take them readily at their word.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&quot;&gt;OOC Notes&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> This wiki page contains HUGE spoilers about Roen's past, especially in the history section. General and Behavior information are free for any observant character to play off of, and same goes with the Rumors. 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Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Obsidian_Hornet&diff=38019 2014-06-11T18:11:32Z

<p>Bryn: /* PC rumors: */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px; background:#0f0e1c;font-size:30px;color:#c8c8c8;font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt; Obsidian Hornet &lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = Stretch_3c.jpg<br /> | imagewidth = <br /> | caption = A Badass Amongst Ladies, A Lady Amongst Badasses<br /> | title = <br /> | gender = Female<br /> | race = Roegadyn<br /> | clan = Hellsguard<br /> | citizenship = Residences in Ul'dah and Gridiania<br /> | stat_1 = Height<br /> | stat_1_value = 7'1”<br /> | stat_2 = Weight<br /> | stat_2_value = 265 ponz<br /> | stat_3 = Age<br /> | stat_3_value = 28<br /> | stat_4 = Patron Deity<br /> | stat_4_value = Nald'thal<br /> | stat_5 = Namesday<br /> | stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon<br /> | stat_6 = Place of Birth<br /> | stat_6_value = Abalathia's Spine<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ''With a distinctive look and gregarious personality Obsidian Hornet is an easy woman to remember. Formerly a brutal bandit and unscrupulous mercenary Obsidian Hornet has realized the pain she has caused by her actions and has dedicated her life to re-balancing her karmic scales. While she may be brusque, rude, or even violent her actions come from a desire to make the world a better place.''<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Character&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> '''Aliases/Nicknames:''' <br /> <br /> ''Golden Shadow'': This is her birth name. It is only known to her biological family and the few people in Abalathia’s Spine that knew her as a child. <br /> <br /> ''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Appearance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> '''Face:''' The meticulous care that Hornet gives to her appearance is most evident in her face. Her skin is pampered and free from blemish or scarring at first glance. A very keen eye might notice a faint mark or two on her cheek or forehead but she has done everything she can to make sure they go unnoticed. She keeps her bright blonde hair in a simple slicked-back style with a few strands left free to hang over her ears and frame her face. Her hair receives the same kind of pampering that she gives her skin and it displays all the hallmarks of good health. Her features are soft with rounded cheek-bones and a slightly short chin. Her nose is nearly flat and casts only the barest of silhouettes in profile. Her lips are quite full, almost plump even, and she stains them with a glossy black lip-stain that stands out sharply against her natural skin tone.<br /> <br /> '''Eyes: ''' Hornet has taken special care to make her eyes as dramatic as possible without crossing the line into garishness. Her eyes are generally almond shaped and are tilted up slightly at the outside corners. The color of her eyes is a rich, lustrous sort of dark grey that one might expect from a highly polished river stone. A band of yellow paint is carefully arranged across her eyes extending to her ears on each side. The bright yellow stands at a sharp contrast to the dark shine of her irises and creates an effect of which she is quite proud. The yellow paint matches the color of her eyebrows and renders them nearly invisible above her eyes. Without the paint on her eyebrows are visible and quite sharp, giving her face an aggressive quality that is hidden by the band of paint. <br /> <br /> '''Body:''' The amount of clothing Hornet is wearing at a given time would lead to two very different impressions of her body. Fully clothed she would appear to have a very lovely figure and achieving an hourglass silhouette. Her skin is soft, apart from the palms of her hands, and she keeps herself meticulously clean and clear of hair on her legs and underarms. With large breasts, a tapered waist, and wide hips she typically dresses to accentuate her femininity and showcase these assets. However, if she is less than fully dressed a very different image is revealed in addition those assets. The rigorous care Hornet gives to maintaining her appearance is very evident in her body. Not as tall or quite as massive as many Roegadyn, Hornet has done everything she can to make up for her relative lack of size in working to build herself into a very impressive physical specimen. Muscular, but not quite bulky, Hornet’s shoulders, arms and back display years-worth of rigorous conditioning. Her abdomen is clearly toned but not quite defined into a six-pack. Powerful legs move her easily and are an indicator of the great endurance she possesses.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Behavior&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:Hornet Personality.jpg]]<br /> |}<br /> '''Voice:''' Hornet’s voice was sculpted throughout her childhood to embody elegance and erudition. She was taught to speak in a low, pleasing tone that suggests that she is the master of whatever situation she finds herself in. She was taught that confidence should always be apparent when speaking, even if it is feigned. Since leaving home she has rebelled against this mode of speech and has worked to incorporate more of a casual style into her speaking. Her early training is so ingrained though that she finds herself slipping back into her formal manner of speaking very easily. <br /> <br /> '''Demeanor:''' Hornet generally tries to project a carefree, easygoing demeanor. Depending on the situation though her demeanor can change radically. What tends to shine through no matter how she presents herself is a deep and abiding sense of personal pride.<br /> <br /> '''Personality:''' Among friends Hornet is a smiling, laughing, inquisitive presence who prefers to ask questions of others rather than speak about herself.  She can be playfully flirtatious or insulting but the latter she reserves for people she is sure would understand it’s a joke.  In fact, the more she likes someone as a friend the more brutal her insults tend to be.  When at work she is crisp, cool, and above all else professional.  In a fight she can be at turns laughing and mocking her opponent or a grim-faced executioner depending on the situation and how threatened she feels. <br /> <br /> '''Flaws:''' Hornet has a tendency to let first impressions cloud her judgment of a person even if new information comes to light that might improve her perception of them or show them to be untrustworthy. She is cocky, quick to anger, and has a tendency to latch on to the small details of a situation and miss the bigger picture. <br /> <br /> '''Intelligence:''' Above average, but not tremendously so, Hornet's intellect has neither created or solved any of her biggest problems. She has a lack of book-smarts but her impressive street-smarts have served her well. She has no innate aetheric ability that might be supplemented by her intelligence.<br /> <br /> '''Religious Views:''' Worship of the Twelve has never really been a priority for her. She understands that it is important to some people and certainly doesn't look down on people who are devout but it just has never factored into her life. She is sure the Twelve exist but is quite certain that there existence doesn't really mean anything to her day-to-day life.<br /> <br /> '''Romance:''' She wants to be someone who is distrustful of love and a romantic skeptic but that would just be an act.  In truth, she is a deeply romantic person and has an almost childlike fascination with love stories.  She believes whole heartedly in the big, sweeping, dramatic sort of love that she has read about in books starring knights and fair maidens.  These children’s stories are something she has clung to throughout her life as a kind of shield to prove to herself that there is something wonderful in the world.  This isn’t to say that she falls in love easily (it’s only happened three times) but that she views love as perhaps the only thing in the world that can truly make a difference.<br /> <br /> '''Sexuality:''' Love and sex are very different things to Hornet. What she does with her body has little to no bearing on where her heart lies. She is attracted to both sexes equally and most of the time has more than one partner in her life. Recently she has taken to being much more selective with her partners. Hornet is very careful to make sure that her partners are not in a committed relationship with another person or, if they are, that all parties are okay with Hornet's presence.<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Combat&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> Obsidian Hornet is a very competent fighter in a variety of forms.  She is someone who enjoys non-lethal combat a great deal for the physical rush and as a way to satisfy her competitive nature.  Fighting has been a part of her life since she was old enough to lift her fists.  Even enjoying it as much as she does, she does not relish killing or take pleasure in causing pain.  If she kills, it’s for a reason, and she doesn’t drag out the fight longer than she has to. <br /> <br /> '''Style:''' This depends entirely on whether she has decided to kill.  In what she considers a non-lethal fight she tends to move around quite a bit, using lighter prodding strikes to either wear down or mock her opponent.  In non-lethal fights that she considers serious or important she prefers to use a single heavy blow to disable her opponent and encourage them to stop fighting.  In a life or death situation she is utterly humorless.  When she intends to kill there is no wasted movement and she will bide her time looking for an opening to deliver a single killing blow.  <br /> <br /> '''Strengths:''' Hornet is very skilled in the use of the two-handed axe and the lance.  She prefers weapons with reach and weight, particularly in lethal combat scenarios.  She is very aware of her own mortality and has no desire to rush in like a mad dog.  She is competent with sword and shield but is still in the process of learning to properly handle them.  She has some skill as a hand-to-hand fighter but doesn’t prescribe to any particular martial form preferring to use her strength to overwhelm opponents.  She is incredibly flexible and agile with very sharp reflexes and has worked hard to improve her awareness on the battlefield. <br /> <br /> '''Weaknesses:''' Hornet has no aetheric abilities and relies entirely on her body to see her through.  She is confident to the point of cockiness and as a result can bite off more than she can chew when it comes to fighting.  Her style of fighting relies on overwhelming single strikes so a particularly quick or sturdy opponent can tire her out.  <br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Tendencies&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:Hornet Stretch.jpg]]<br /> |}<br /> === Likes ===<br /> <br /> ::*Gil<br /> ::*Rich tasting foods<br /> ::*Beautiful people and things<br /> ::*Talented performers, dancers in particular<br /> <br /> === Dislikes ===<br /> <br /> ::*Unhygienic people<br /> ::*Small insects, midges in particular<br /> ::*Crass or boorish people<br /> ::*Men who treat women poorly<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Family&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> Obsidian Hornet has a large family and is the youngest of seven children.  She has not had any contact with her family in over ten years. <br /> {| align=left<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:Hornet Family Small.jpg]]<br /> |}<br /> '''Father:''' ''Mountain Shadow'' – A famous mercenary who started his family later in life.  By the time Hornet was a teenager he was beginning to fall into dementia.  He was largely absent from her life but the in the times they were together he was very kind and loving to her.  <br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' ''Frost Lotus'' – She was a very beautiful Roegadyn woman.  She was half her husband’s age when they were married.  She is a highly skilled Thaumaturge and Arcanist.  She was very stern disciplinarian and fostered a very intense climate of competition amongst her children.<br /> <br /> '''Siblings:''' <br />  <br /> ''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet.  Hornet doesn't know him very well.<br /> <br /> ''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet.  Hornet doesn't know him very well.<br /> <br /> ''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet.  Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer.  Very talented aether user.<br /> <br /> ''Stone Shadow'' – Brother, seven years older than Hornet.  He was kind of lost in the shuffle but wanted very badly to be appreciated by his family, his mother in particular.<br /> <br /> ''Silver Shadow'' – Sister, three years older than Hornet.  Silver was Hornet’s rival from a very young age. Quite plainly, Hornet and her sister hate one another. Particularly since Hornet effectively destroyed her sisters marriage by seducing the groom soon after the wedding. <br /> <br /> ''Bronze Shadow'' – Brother, one year older than Hornet.  He was a meek guy that Hornet bullied more than a little bit when she was growing up.  Despite that, or because of it, he is the sibling that Hornet most likes.<br /> <br /> <br /> === &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Player Character Standings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ===<br /> <br /> &lt;table style=&quot;position:center;&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;center&gt;<br /> <br /> : &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background:#0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#c8c8c8;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Friends and loved ones&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;border:0px solid; padding:8px;&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Gharen Wolfsong]] – Hornet first met Gharen at a Grindstone training meet-up and was immediately smitten. After a few matches that were more flirting than fighting (for her at least) she admitted her affection for him. She feels a tremendous amount of sympathy for Gharen and what he's been through as it reminds her of her own upbringing. She truly believes that some day Gharen will be able to put his rage behind him and fully embrace the wonderful man that she knows he is. After her return she learned of what [[Delial Grimsong]] and [[Raelisanne Banurein]] did to him while he was imprisoned. She has agreed to not raise her axe against Delial unless Gharen asks her too. She has not yet met Banurein but is eagerly awaiting their first meeting and sharpening her axe as she waits.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; [[Fleeting Dawn]] – Hornet first met Fleeting during a game at the pub in Aleport. They began a physical relationship very quickly and not long after Hornet realized that she had deeper feelings for Fleeting. Their relationship was quite turbulent. They fought often, made-up often, and got Hornet permanently banned from the Mizzenmast in one such episode. Much of the friction in their relationship came from Fleeting's feelings for [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]] and Hornet and Dennthota's conflicting personalities. This culminated in a series of confrontations that led to Hornet's decision to travel the world. Fleeting was understandably upset by Hornet's decision to leave. Since Hornet has returned, she has not seen or heard anything of Fleeting. Hornet's assumption is that Fleeting has made good on her threats to go off and be a hermit somewhere in the mountains. Hornet is unsure of what would happen or how she would feel if she were to ever see Fleeting Dawn again.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Anais Fleurdevide]] – Anais is Hornet's closest friend and also a fairly frequent lover of Hornet's. They've known one another for years having worked on the same crew of brigands in the Black Shroud before the Calamity struck. They drifted apart when Anais left to captain her own sailing ship and run refugees out of Garlean held territory. They reunited when Anais asked Hornet to assist her in forming the Black Lotus Cartel, a Free Company under the auspices of the Maelstrom. Even though the Black Lotus Cartel dissolved after only a few months Hornet and Anais remain best friends. Hornet visits Anais whenever she can at Anais's shop in Costa del Sol.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Rasamya Hakara]] – Rasamya was a student of Anais's that Hornet has agreed to keep an eye on as she gets started in the adventuring world. The girls enthusiasm and beauty have captivated Hornet and she has had conflicting feelings about her desire for a more intimate relationship.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Roen Deneith]] – Roen has earned a very special place in Hornet's heart since Hornet found out that Roen was responsible in large part for Gharen's rescue and care after his ordeal. While Hornet feels that Roen may be too sweet for her own good Hornet has promised herself to do everything she can to help Roen with whatever she may need.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]] – Though Hornet often has difficulty understanding what Dhem is saying she has become rather fond of Dhem. Dhemgeim strikes Hornet as a woman after her own heart in many ways.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. She likes him in a familial sort of way and thinks that he and Dhemgeim make a very good match.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Dogberry Himalspyr]] – Hornet has only recently begun getting to know Dogberry but she is already impressed with what she has seen.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Sigyn Shieldbreaker]] – Hornet has wanted Sigyn since the moment she met her. Almost everything about the Highlander has caught Hornets attention. The tattoos, the piercings, the attitude. Hornet thinks it is a very sad thing indeed that Sigyn doesn't appear to be interested in her.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Salty Lake]] – Hornet feels a great deal of pity for Salty Lake. Hornet thinks she is a very sweet woman, kind to a fault and far too trusting for her own good. <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&quot;&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;mw-headline&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:10px 35px; background:#0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#c8c8c8;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;Enemies&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]] – Dennthota and Hornet have quite a bit of history between them. Hornet and Denn got off on the wrong foot when Denn became incensed when Hornet refused a dare under the conditions of a game of Truth or Dare. Hornet refused the dare primarily because of how funny she thought Denn's anger was. Things have deteriorated from there. Dennthota's affiliations and actions, particularly those that put Fleeting Dawn into harms way, earned Hornet's ire and the two have had many confrontations. Hornet does not actively want to kill Dennthota, despite Denn's attempt on Hornet's life, and would prefer to simply never have to interact with Dennthota again. <br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Delial Grimsong]] – Hornet has only recently become aware of and met this woman. Her haughty demeanor in a situation where she, in Hornet's estimation, should have been begging for forgiveness created an instant dislike in Hornet. Life is a bit funny that way, if Delial had not been a party to the capture and torture of Gharen Wolfson, Hornet would probably have gotten along famously with Delial. As it stands though, Hornet has only refrained from attempting to kill her because Gharen has not deemed it necessary yet.<br /> <br /> &lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelisanne Banurein]] – Hornet does not know this woman personally. What she does know is that Banurein is responsible for Gharen's capture and torture. Currently she is the only person that Hornet actively wishes to murder.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;Rumors&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '&gt;Common Rumors:&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ::* ''”That one's Hornet. She's here at the Bismark at least two or three times a week. Spends gil like she thinks it's bad luck to have a full coin purse. Great tipper.”''<br /> ::* ''”She and that Elezen friend of hers were in the Coffer and Coffin a while ago. She was head to toe in bright yellow plate armor. Some poor fella mistook her for a man and she took him outside and laid him out. Wouldn't cross her.”''<br /> ::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '&gt;Moderate Rumors:&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ::* ''”Shut up, shut up! She'll hear you! Yeah I recognize her. A couple years after the Calamity she flagged down me down on the road to Ul'dah. She smiled real pretty then suddenly had a knife at my throat. Robbed me blind and gave me a kiss on the cheek for my trouble.”''<br /> ::* ''”I saw her get into an altercation in Ul'dah once, right there out in the open. Fighting with another Roegadyn woman until her friends showed up and they hauled her off to the Flames headquarters. Don't know what that was all about...”''<br /> ::* ''”Ran into her outside the Maelstrom command. She was acting pretty chummy with a Maelstrom officer and a couple of Yellow Jackets. They were making plans to get drinks some time if I heard them right.”''<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '&gt;Rare rumors:&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ::* ''”Now that you mention it, she does look familiar. Bit older than when I saw her but back when I ran supplies to private family holds in the Spine I made deliveries to her family. I tell you, I never saw a more bitter or angry looking little girl in my life.”''<br /> ::* ''”I was out in the Shroud looking for wild herbs and I saw her dragging someone that looked like a Garlean soldier. Not like, dragging on the ground but helping along. She was moving with a purpose though, kept looking around like she was expecting to be chased.”<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '&gt;PC rumors:&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> ((Characters I've interacted with free to add))<br /> <br /> ::*''”Hornet is one of the best fighters in Eorzea. She'd have your back any time. Just be aware she's going to be staring at your ass while she does it.”'' - [[Anais Fleurdevide]]<br /> ::*''&quot;Unce saw 'er kick a lass right in th' skull. Don't e'en know why but was th' most damned impressife thin' I'fe seen.&quot;'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]<br /> ::*''&quot;Strong. Fierce. Loyal. All these qualities and the fact that she cares for my brother deeply is why I respect her and consider her a friend.&quot;'' - [[Roen Deneith]]<br /> ::*''&quot;Good n' true. I believe she is every bit as much as I did th' day I told her tha', despite what she thinks o' herself. Tha' said, stay on her good side.&quot;'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> ::*''&quot;After the... after I saw her, I believe she came to me in a dream. Her axe was glistening. It would be best if I avoided her, I think. Yes. That would be best.'' - [[Delial Grimsong]]<br /> ::*''&quot;Honour would have been the very last quality I expected to find in a woman who once robbed me blind. Hornet is... A pleasant surprise. Not at all how I remember her, but then as unpleasant as our first meeting was, perhaps she truly is a testament to how the cycles can change us for the better.&quot;'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;History&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> '''Childhood'''<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Info will be forthcoming&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Leaving Home'''<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Info will be forthcoming&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Lawless Youth'''<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Info will be forthcoming&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> '''The Black Lotus Cartel'''<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Info will be forthcoming&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Return From Exile'''<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Info will be forthcoming&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> == &lt;div style=&quot;padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;&quot;&gt;OOC notes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> :* There is a solid chance you have seen Hornet before, she moves frequently through Limsa Lominsa and Ul'dah. If you were a refugee in Thanalan after the Calamity there is a chance that Hornet has robbed or otherwise inconvenienced you. <br /> <br /> == Annotations ==<br /> <br /> This Template was created by [[Deirdre Ta'ea]] with additions and Ideas from [[Siobhain Surtsthalwyn]], [[Brynhilde Wulf]], and [[Renaise Galwind]]. Thanks to [[Gharen Wolfsong]] for all your help!</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=34827 2014-05-07T15:54:57Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Brynhilde Wulf&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Place of birth<br /> | stat_1_value = Ala Mhigo<br /> | stat_2 = Age<br /> | stat_2_value = 39<br /> | stat_3 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_3_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_4 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_4_value = In Mourning<br /> | stat_5 = Build<br /> | stat_5_value = Athletic<br /> | stat_6 = Server<br /> | stat_6_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> &lt;p style=&quot;font-size:10px;&quot;&gt;''((Last major update:[[Brynhilde Wulf#Change Log| 5th May 2014]]))''&lt;/p&gt;<br /> <br /> Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> Second Umbral Moon, 1578 (April 2014)<br /> ::* Bryn's partner, [[Striding Oak]], goes missing. Bryn commences an exhaustive search for Oak in the region of Mor Dhona, where she was reportedly last seen.<br /> Third Astral Moon, 1578 (May 2014)<br /> ::* [[Striding Oak]]'s body is found in Coerthas. Brynhilde returns to Thanalan.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Auburn; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, toned, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms, 1 ilm tall, with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a very fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders. As such, she burns very easily and tries to avoid extended periods in the sun. <br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale, sky blue. She keeps them lined with brown kohl, as the contrast brings out their colour.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is of a rich auburn colour, but appears copper under sunlight. It has a natural wave to it, and when worn loose reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her armour (which, although well-worn and showing signs of use in battle and wear in the field, is clearly well-maintained), she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a curiously good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (closest to Scottish) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. But her accent is oddly changeable. If she is caught speaking to herself when others aren't about, the dialect and accent seem to drop. This can also happen when she is stressed or upset. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. If she wasn't so quick to smile, she’d easily come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own, and can be relied on to take up responsibility and leadership if it is necessary. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger years in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations, to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her arrogant and overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Years spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she seems to be equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> In the year 1577, Brynhilde met and fell in love with the Hellsguard warrior, [[Striding Oak]]. The two shared a loving, tender relationship and were inseparable; Bryn considered Oak her soulmate. But after Oak's sudden disappearance a moon before, the Third Astral Moon of 1578 brought with it the news of Oak's tragic death in the highlands of Coerthas. Brynhilde was not permitted to attend the burial in Abalathia on account of her non-Hellsguard heritage, so she returned to Thanalan. Heartbroken over the loss of her first and only love, Brynhilde entered into a period of mourning and has since sworn never to love another. &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, however, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others. Most often, this is foolhardy young adventurers.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, whose life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. But it was not to last; Oak was slain in Coerthas seven moons later, sending Bryn into a deep sorrow from which she has not yet recovered.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is an extremely talented healer, and she would not hesitate to throw herself at the deadliest foes if she knew she had Ciel's skill in white magic present to care for her. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''((Please contact me if you'd like to contribute a PC rumor!))''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- Aryianna Nightshade'''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''--Caen Jabari'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Years passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 years ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty years, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> 18th December 2013:<br /> ::* Minor formatting changes<br /> ::* 'Recent Events' updated.<br /> ::* New 'Player Character Relationships' section; more relationships added.<br /> ::* Relationship entries for the following characters updated: Striding Oak, Tiergan Vashir.<br /> ::* 'Linkshells and Organisations' section added to 'Relationships'.<br /> ::* Content added to &quot;History/Timeline&quot;.<br /> ::* 'Player Character Rumors' section added.</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=34826 2014-05-07T15:51:14Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Brynhilde Wulf&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Place of birth<br /> | stat_1_value = Ala Mhigo<br /> | stat_2 = Age<br /> | stat_2_value = 39<br /> | stat_3 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_3_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_4 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_4_value = In Mourning<br /> | stat_5 = Build<br /> | stat_5_value = Athletic<br /> | stat_6 = Server<br /> | stat_6_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> &lt;p style=&quot;font-size:10px;&quot;&gt;''((Last major update:[[Brynhilde Wulf#Change Log| 5th May 2014]]))''&lt;/p&gt;<br /> <br /> Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> Second Umbral Moon, 1578 (April 2014)<br /> ::* Bryn's partner, [[Striding Oak]], goes missing. Bryn commences an exhaustive search for Oak in the region of Mor Dhona, where she was reportedly last seen.<br /> Third Astral Moon, 1578 (May 2014)<br /> ::* [[Striding Oak]]'s body is found in Coerthas. Brynhilde returns to Thanalan.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Auburn; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, toned, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms, 1 ilm tall, with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a very fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders. As such, she burns very easily and tries to avoid extended periods in the sun. <br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale, sky blue. She keeps them lined with brown kohl, as the contrast brings out their colour.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is of a rich auburn colour, but appears copper under sunlight. It has a natural wave to it, and when worn loose reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her armour (which, although well-worn and showing signs of use in battle and wear in the field, is clearly well-maintained), she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a curiously good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (closest to Scottish) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. But her accent is oddly changeable. If she is caught speaking to herself when others aren't about, the dialect and accent seem to drop. This can also happen when she is stressed or upset. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. If she wasn't so quick to smile, she’d easily come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own, and can be relied on to take up responsibility and leadership if it is necessary. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger years in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations, to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her arrogant and overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Years spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she seems to be equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> In the year 1577, Brynhilde met and fell in love with the Hellsguard warrior, [[Striding Oak]]. The two shared a loving, tender relationship and were inseparable; Bryn considered Oak her soulmate. But after Oak's sudden disappearance a moon before, the Third Astral Moon of 1578 brought with it the news of Oak's tragic death in the highlands of Coerthas. Brynhilde was not permitted to attend the burial in Abalathia on account of her non-Hellsguard heritage, so she returned to Thanalan. Heartbroken over the loss of her first and only love, Brynhilde entered into a period of mourning and has since sworn never to love another. &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, however, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others. Most often, this is foolhardy young adventurers.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, who's life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. But it was not to last; Oak was slain in Coerthas seven moons later, sending Bryn into a deep sorrow from which she has not yet recovered.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is an extremely talented healer, and she would not hesitate to throw herself at the deadliest foes if she knew she had Ciel's skill in white magic present to care for her. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''((Please contact me if you'd like to contribute a PC rumor!))''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- Aryianna Nightshade'''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''--Caen Jabari'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Years passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 years ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty years, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> If you like Bryn's profile layout, please feel free to use it. I ask only that you link back to this page if you do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> 18th December 2013:<br /> ::* Minor formatting changes<br /> ::* 'Recent Events' updated.<br /> ::* New 'Player Character Relationships' section; more relationships added.<br /> ::* Relationship entries for the following characters updated: Striding Oak, Tiergan Vashir.<br /> ::* 'Linkshells and Organisations' section added to 'Relationships'.<br /> ::* Content added to &quot;History/Timeline&quot;.<br /> ::* 'Player Character Rumors' section added.</div>

Bryn https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Brynhilde_Wulf&diff=34535 2014-05-05T11:38:53Z

<p>Bryn: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;&quot;&gt;<br /> {{Infobox-character<br /> | name = &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Brynhilde Wulf&lt;/div&gt;<br /> | image = BrynProfilePic2.jpg<br /> | title = 'The secret to a life without fear is ever being ready to die.'<br /> | gender = Female<br /> | citizenship = Ala Mhigan refugee<br /> | race = Hyur<br /> | clan = Highlander<br /> | stat_1 = Place of birth<br /> | stat_1_value = Ala Mhigo<br /> | stat_2 = Age<br /> | stat_2_value = 39<br /> | stat_3 = Sexuality<br /> | stat_3_value = Bisexual<br /> | stat_4 = Marital Status<br /> | stat_4_value = In Mourning<br /> | stat_5 = Build<br /> | stat_5_value = Athletic<br /> | stat_6 = Server<br /> | stat_6_value = Balmung<br /> <br /> }}<br /> &lt;p style=&quot;font-size:10px;&quot;&gt;''((Last major update:[[Brynhilde Wulf#Change Log| 6th January 2014]]))''&lt;/p&gt;<br /> <br /> Free Paladin, sword-for-hire, wilds walker. On first impression, Brynhilde is your average adventurer; skilled in battle, living for the moment, and concerned only with survival and worldly pleasures.<br /> <br /> However, this Highlander is more than she seems. Disgraced Ala Mhigan noble and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde lives life under a false identity, ever seeking to stay one step ahead of the Garlean Empire's terrible vengeance.<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Recent Events '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Astral Moon, 1577 (Nov' 2013)<br /> ::* Brynhilde has reconnected with old contacts in the Ul'Dahn criminal underworld. She appears to be seeking something.<br /> ::* Bryn has begun courting [[Striding Oak]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sixth Umbral Moon, 1577 (Dec' 2013)<br /> ::* Word among adventurers and the shadier types of Ul'dah is that Bryn is seeking capable, discreet people for a sensitive operation.<br /> First Astral Moon, 1578 (Jan' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde's Nameday passes. She is now 39 cycles old.<br /> ::* Bryn has signed up with the free company, 'Reacher's Fall'.<br /> First Umbral Moon, 1578 (Feb' 2014)<br /> ::* Brynhilde departs from Reacher's Fall, and joins a new group of adventurers. They resemble a mercenary company, but aren't on any official records.<br /> Second Astral Moon, 1578 (March 2014)<br /> ::* She begins to spend much more time in Thanalan.<br /> Second Umbral Moon, 1578 (April 2014)<br /> ::* Bryn's partner, [[Striding Oak]], goes missing. Bryn commences an exhaustive search for Oak in the region of Mor Dhona, where she was reportedly last seen.<br /> Third Astral Moon, 1578 (May 2014)<br /> ::* [[Striding Oak]]'s body is found in Coerthas. Brynhilde returns to Thanalan.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:45px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File:BrynHeaderBWlarge.png|1100px|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#FFCC00&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; cellspacing=&quot;5&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eyes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hair&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Body Type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Voice&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Icy blue.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Auburn; shoulder-length. Waved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pale, lightly freckled.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Athletic, toned, strong.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Soft, unhurried. Light accent.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bearing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notable Features&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alignment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Element&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nameday&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dignified, graceful.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;None.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Type 2 Chaotic Good.[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChaoticGood]&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;i&gt;22nd Sun of the First Astral Moon, 1539&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Brynhilde stands at 6 fulms, 1 ilm tall, with long, slender limbs and neck. She has the archetypal developed musculature of the Highlander woman, while keeping the feminine body shape.<br /> <br /> [[File: BrynSketchPainter.JPG|thumb|right|]]<br /> <br /> Bryn has a slim face, with a very fine nose, full lips and thick brows. She has porcelain-pale skin, with light freckling across her nose, cheeks and shoulders. As such, she burns very easily and tries to avoid extended periods in the sun. <br /> <br /> Her eyes are a very pale, sky blue. She keeps them lined with brown kohl, as the contrast brings out their colour.<br /> <br /> Her hair is quite thick, and she usually keeps it neatly tied. It is of a rich auburn colour, but appears copper under sunlight. It has a natural wave to it, and when worn loose reaches just to the top of her shoulder blades. <br /> <br /> [[File: Bryn sketch.jpg|thumb|left|By [[Lurial Vashir]]]]<br /> <br /> A good look at her reveals that Bryn takes greater pride in her personal appearance than your average adventurer. When not in her armour (which, although well-worn and showing signs of use in battle and wear in the field, is clearly well-maintained), she chooses light, often feminine attire. She has a curiously good eye for colour and her fingernails are oddly well-kept for an adventurer. She wears a pleasant lavender fragrance, and often applies a light gloss to her lips.<br /> <br /> Bryn has no tattoos, but a few fine scars on her hands and arms. She does, however, have some significant scarring on her torso. She has two piercings in either earlobe, and wears simple silver studs in them. <br /> <br /> Brynhilde's voice is smooth and somewhat breathy. She has a slight Highlander (closest to Scottish) accent and dialect, and a tendency to roll her R's. But her accent is oddly changeable. If she is caught speaking to herself when others aren't about, the dialect and accent seem to drop. This can also happen when she is stressed or upset. <br /> <br /> She maintains good posture, typically keeping her head held high and back straight, accentuating her already considerable height as a Highlander. At rest, her expression is often stern or impassive. If she wasn't so quick to smile, she’d easily come across as haughty.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Personality '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;table class=&quot;table&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;2&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PRIMARY MOTIVATOR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Beneficence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sense of Humor&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Jokey&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Emotional Disposition&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Calm&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEXUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Moodiness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Even-tempered&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Orientation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Bisexual&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CORE TRAITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Libido&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Healthy&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Outlook&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Realistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Modest&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Integrity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Pragmatic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Sexual Expressive Style&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Romantic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Impulsiveness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Spontaneous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Openness to sexual experience&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Boldness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Courageous&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Promiscuousness&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Low&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Flexibility&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Stubborn&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RELIGION &amp; SPIRITUALITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affinity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Altruistic&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Affiliation/Adherence&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Solitary&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Comportment&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Agreeable&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Tolerance&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Tolerant&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Interactivity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Engaging&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Expression of beliefs&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rarely&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Disclosure&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Closed&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Converting others&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Never&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Conformity&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Rebellious&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Attitude&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Irreverent&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell3&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Topics of Conversation&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adventure; hobbies; animals; jokes&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Quirks, Habits, &amp; Oddities&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;lip-chewing; substance use; insomnia; pacing; singing&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell4&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#ACD3EB&quot;&gt;Hobbies &amp; Enjoyments&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td class=&quot;cell5&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Drinking; calligraphy; smoking&lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynInnClose.png|thumb|right|]]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Strengths ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Bryn, despite surface impressions, is a woman of intense feeling. She is deeply compassionate, and fervently loyal to friends and family. She is very principled, has a tendency to consider the needs of the group above her own, and can be relied on to take up responsibility and leadership if it is necessary. She will willingly do what others won’t, if she believes it is for the best. She is determined to the extreme; once she has decided on a course of action, naught will keep her from her goal.<br /> [[File: Bryn Valor.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> With her calm, confident demeanour and tendency to be decisive and assertive, Bryn is a natural leader. While she does not actively seek to lead, she is comfortable being the one others turn to for guidance.<br /> <br /> Although she always desired a family, Bryn's devotion to the resistance kept her from ever having children of her own. Perhaps as a result, and owing to her qualities of being 'the protector' type, Bryn has a mothering side to her. She likes to take care of those around her, be it through making sure they're fed a decent meal, or through offering a sympathetic ear.<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[File: Bryn_WHM.png|thumb|right|]]<br /> Having spent her younger years in Ala Mhigo's noble courts, Bryn is adept in charm and flattery, and will happily employ both to her advantage in social situations. Bryn has been known to use her skill in diplomacy to smooth over difficult social situations, to great effect. She can sometimes come across as rather flirtatious, although she rarely has genuine romantic intentions.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Flaws ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Her desire to protect those around her, coupled with her ‘bigger picture’ views, can make her very self-destructive and reckless. She is a martyr, with little regard for her own safety and happiness. Her principles can make her arrogant and overly-righteous at times, to the point where she has difficulty perceiving other views and shades of moral grey. As a result, she can be prone to extremism.<br /> <br /> Years spent in the militarized environment of the Ala Mhigan resistance have left Bryn with a measure of distaste for authority, rules and rigid social structures. She cares for laws only insofar as they serve toward achieving moral ends. As soon as she perceives them as having become a hindrance to those ends, Bryn swiftly abandons them in favour of her own moral code. This can make her something of a wildcard.<br /> [[File:BrynHowlingEye.png|thumb|left|]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn can be overly-proud, sometimes to the point of arrogance, and is often loathe to reveal anything about herself which she feels could make her vulnerable. She has a strong desire to maintain control at all times, both of herself and her environment, and sometimes unfortunately of the people in her life, too. Her desire to control the situations she finds herself in can sometimes necessitate dishonesty.<br /> <br /> Although it is a difficult thing to provoke her into anger, her temper is explosive when lost. It takes a lot to drag Bryn into an argument. Once there, however, she digs her heels in and doesn't yield. She’s not entirely above a shouting match if the argument is regarding something she feels passionately about. But generally she prefers to avoid conflict whenever she can. Insults have little effect on her; the quickest way to witness her temper is to attack those she cares for.<br /> <br /> ====&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:30px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Romance ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;====<br /> <br /> Being the guarded character that she is, Bryn does not grow close to others quickly. A potential lover would need to be willing to invest the time and energy needed to get her to lower her defences before there could be any chance for intimacy. Trust is a big issue for Brynhilde and she is also keenly aware that, owing to her history, allowing others to get close to her may put them at risk of harm.<br /> <br /> In others she respects the qualities of strength, virtue and courage. Her partner would need to be a person who is non-judgemental and compassionate. She is put off by lecherous behaviour and empty flattery.<br /> <br /> Bryn recognises that she seems to be equally attracted to both men and women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> In the year 1577, Brynhilde met and fell in love with the Hellsguard warrior, [[Striding Oak]]. The two shared a loving, tender relationship and were inseparable; Bryn considered Oak her soulmate. But after Oak's sudden disappearance a moon before, the Third Astral Moon of 1578 brought with it the news of Oak's tragic death in the highlands of Coerthas. Brynhilde was not permitted to attend the burial in Abalathia on account of her non-Hellsguard heritage, so she returned to Thanalan. Heartbroken over the loss of her first and only love, Brynhilde entered into a period of mourning and has since sworn never to love another. &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Combat '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> [[File:BrynHeader_Combat.png|1100px|]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In battle Brynhilde favours the sword and shield, and prefers a longer blade to the shortsword or gladius. She is swift in battle and possessing of remarkable grace, fighting with a dancing, flourishing style of swordplay rarely seen among adventurers. She tends toward a more defensive stance, and most often on the battlefield can be found with shield raised, stood between her comrades and that which would harm them.<br /> <br /> In combat, Bryn wears a combination of plate, chain and leather. The heavy plate she wears to guard her torso against the inevitable blows she endures as a defender, as well as to guard her sword-arm. She wears the lighter chain on her legs to preserve mobility, and the leather on her gauntlets and greaves to maintain flexibility.<br /> <br /> She has incredible staying power; although she may have suffered heavy blows and her body screams with fatigue, she will fight until either her foe is defeated, or she is overwhelmed. Pain seems to have little effect on her.<br /> <br /> After many moons of intense practice and study, Brynhilde has achieved a greater mastery of curative magic. As she continues to improve, she seeks ways to utilise her spells in close-quarters battle, so as to better defend and protect her allies.<br /> <br /> Although rarely employed, Brynhilde has an understanding of the basic functioning of magitek small arms and improvised explosives.<br /> <br /> If given the choice, however, Bryn would rather not fight at all. Although not a pacifist, she detests senseless violence. Regardless, she is often dragged into battle to protect others. Most often, this is foolhardy young adventurers.&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Occupation, skills and pastimes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ==<br /> <br /> {| align=right<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> [[File:brynblue.png|frame|]]<br /> |}<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;font-size:20px;&quot;&gt;''&quot;I was born under th' sign of th' Goddess of war. My people followed th' God of destruction. All I ever wanted was tae raise Chocobos.&quot;''&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Adventurer, freelance Paladin, vagabond and help-for-hire. Bryn doesn't call herself a mercenary. She is very selective about the jobs she picks up, often agreeing to them only if there has been a severe moral wrong committed that needs redressing. As such, she has built up a modest reputation in Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah as a reliable person who deals fairly and honourably with those she works with. She has a marked concern for the underdog and the downtrodden.<br /> <br /> Bryn loves to ride, and she and her chocobo, Astridr, typically cover several malms every day. She finds a measure of peace in travelling, in cooking and reading, and sometimes in writing. She loves Chocobos and hounds, often preferring their company to that of other people.<br /> <br /> She also has a secret, tragic love for trashy romance novels. You know, the really awful ones with titles like, ‘The Viscount’s Mistress’, and ‘The Doctor’s Bride’. Heaving bosoms abound!<br /> <br /> Bryn likes music and stories, particularly romance. She enjoys drinking, and owing to her noble origins, is a talented dancer. Just perhaps not in the dancing styles you’d most often find in Eorzea’s taverns.<br /> <br /> &lt;table width=&quot;1000&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; style=&quot;position:center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Likes:'''<br /> :* Chocobos.<br /> :* Children.<br /> :* Romance.<br /> :* Reading.<br /> :* Spicy food.<br /> :* Sweets, especially kukuru.<br /> :* Aldgoat steak.<br /> :* Displays of strength and courage.<br /> :* Music, the fiddle in particular.<br /> :* Booze.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Dislikes:'''<br /> :* Violence.<br /> :* People who chew with their mouths open.<br /> :* Time-wasters.<br /> :* Sand.<br /> :* Intense heat/sunlight.<br /> :* Phurbles.<br /> :* Mathematics.<br /> :* Pettyness.<br /> :* Sailing. She suffers from horrific sea-sickness.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Skills:'''<br /> :* Diplomacy and charm.<br /> :* Swordplay<br /> :* Riding<br /> :* Cooking.<br /> :* Calligraphy.<br /> :* Ballroom dancing.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot; width=&quot;800&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> :'''Fears:'''<br /> :* Losing herself to her rage, so that she loses all sight of who she is or what she stands for.<br /> :* Going to her grave without atoning for the crimes of her youth.<br /> :* Being remembered merely as a traitor.<br /> :* Deep water (she cannot swim).<br /> :* Her past being laid bare.<br /> :* Imprisonment.<br /> :* Causing harm to those she cares for.<br /> :* ... Spiders.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> &lt;/tr&gt;<br /> &lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Raincatcher.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Mizz.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Brazier.png|200px|]][[File:Bryn_Embers.png|435px|]]&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Relationships '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Family===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bryn was born to the distinguished Ala Mhigan noble family House Brandulfr. Her birth name was ''Adelfrida Brynhilde Brandulfr''.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Father:''' Jàrngrìmur Brandulfr ''(presumed deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Mother:''' Adelhilde Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger brother:''' Bjollgrìmur Brandulfr ''(deceased)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Younger sister:''' Adele Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Niece:''' Adelheid Brandulfr ''(estranged)''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ===Linkshells and Organisations===<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:35px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'' Player Character Relationships ''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;[[File:Bryn_Oak.png|Brynhilde and Striding Oak|245px|]][[File:Bryn_Gharen.png|200px|Brynhilde and Gharen Wolfsong|]]&lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;center&gt;''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Romantic Interest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Sexual Desire&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#FA70BC;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt; Platonic Love &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Good Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#8f8377;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Neutral Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt; Poor Standing&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt; Recent Standing Change&lt;/center&gt;''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Positive Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#F02311;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;♥&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Striding Oak]]''' /'' &quot;Myna&quot; '' : The two met in La Noscea when Oak came to Bryn's aid as the Hyur fled attackers. Oak arrived in time to find a gravely wounded Brynhilde, who's life she saved by ripping a spear tip from her side so that the White Mage [[Ne'ci Aera]] could heal her. After that, the two began to develop a close friendship. As moons passed and the two spent time together, Bryn began to realise that her feelings for Oak ran deeper than she was ready to admit. Eventually the two confessed their feelings, and embarked upon a loving, affectionate and happy relationship. But it was not to last; Oak was slain in Coerthas seven moons later, sending Bryn into a deep sorrow from which she has not yet recovered.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' : Although their relationship began with mutual distrust, recent events have brought Brynhilde and Tiergan closer together. Close enough, even, for Bryn to place her life in Tiergan's hands. Bryn was pleasantly surprised to learn that they share a homeland, and has come to appreciate Tiergan's selflessness and combat proficiency. Having correctly guessed Tiergan's difficult past, Bryn also feels sympathetic toward the Miqo'te.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Horace Rook]]''' : For some unknown reason, Brynhilde initially suspected Rook of intending to kill her when they first met. But as Bryn would soon come to learn, this enigmatic Hyur is nothing if not persistent. A somewhat standoffish Bryn began to warm to Rook over time, however, the more frequently they talked. Although many consider Rook to be untrustworthy, their relationship has developed to the point where Bryn feels genuine fondness for the man, which seems to be reciprocated.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Aryianna Nightshade]]''' : Of all of them, Bryn's relationship with Aryianna is perhaps the one that has most fluctuated. While they initially had a warm friendship, certain revelations regarding Aryianna's past made Brynhilde more cautious of her. While she holds no ill will toward Ary personally, Bryn has come to the grim realisation that if it were necessary, she must be ready to do her harm. She acknowledges, however, that this would take its toll on her, as time has developed in Brynhilde a great degree of care for the Midlander.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Raelin Aradan]] and [[Ne'ci Aera]]''' : The Templar's second-in-command is a man Bryn decided she liked the instant they met (unlike his hair). Bryn enjoys Raelin's easy-going nature, and their shared appreciation for levity. Bryn mainly knows Ne'ci through Raelin, and does not know her very well. That was not an obstacle, however, to Bryn aiding Ne'ci in a matter of great importance to the Miqo'te. Since then, the two have had a pleasant, but distant relationship.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Ciel Lazuli]]''' : Countless jobs and missions together have confirmed in Bryn's mind that Ciel is an extremely talented healer, and she would not hesitate to throw herself at the deadliest foes if she knew she had Ciel's skill in white magic present to care for her. On the personal front, she finds Ciel to be a cautious, distant individual, which she respects.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;'''&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;[[Zaku Paku]]''' : Brynhilde met Zaku through [[Ciel Lazuli]], and in much the same way as she did with Ciel, formed her opinion of Zaku by working alongside him. Aside from being a competent adventurer, Bryn enjoys Zaku's friendliness and eccentric nature. The whole referring-to-himself-in-the-third-person-thing doesn't even grate on her any more.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#4e9362;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' : Ever happy to meet a fellow Highlander, Bryn first met Gharen in the Black Shroud, where she attempted to engage him in amiable conversation. Bryn intially found Gharen's taciturn nature quite frustrating, but time spent training and socializing together since has given her a better understanding of the man. Although Brynhilde enjoys his company, she senses that Gharen is a man with a dark history. There is something she finds intriguing about him that she cannot quite place, however.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;table border=&quot;0&quot; bordercolor=&quot;#6699FF&quot; style=&quot;font-size:9px;&quot; style=&quot;position:center;&quot; style=&quot;table-layout:fixed;width:1100px;&quot; cellpadding=&quot;5&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB; font-size:30px; color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Negative Standing '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Sion Gyr]]''' : Bryn met her fellow Highlander and Ala Mhigan in the North Shroud, when the two started up a conversation and became friends almost instantly. Despite this initial promising start to their relationship, however, events between the two of late have brought the development of their friendship to an abrupt halt. Gyr is now one of the few people Brynhilde would admit to feeling genuine hostility toward.<br /> &lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td style=&quot;width:50%&quot;;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Nadeau Celeste]]''' : The leader of the Traveling Templar gained an initial appraisal from Bryn of simply being a 'sweet enough lass'. Certain things that have come to light over time, however, have soured Bryn's opinion of the Midlander. In particular, Nadeau's obvious affection for Varus is troubling to Bryn. To say that she does not trust Nadeau would be an understatement. Regardless, Bryn has not made this known to Nadeau. She is content to watch, and to learn. For now.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;td&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;color:#C24640;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;●&lt;/font&gt;'''[[Varus Adelric Rosenthal]]''' : It was a contract with the Templar that first introduced Brynhilde to Varus, and she decided immediately that she did not like him. The veracity of her gut instinct would later be confirmed the more she learned of him. They spoke recently, although Bryn will not say what the topic of conversation was. Nevertheless, her dislike of the man seems only to have intensified.&lt;/td&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Rumors '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''Common Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;She can sometimes be found at the Culinarian's guild in Limsa, where she cooks. The things she makes smell divine!&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's certainly the charitable sort; I often see her goin' about the streets of Ul'dah an' the camps outside the gates, givin' gifts of food an' gil to the refugees.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Likes her drink, that one! When she's not out with them 'venturers, she can usually be found in the pub.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Don't bother, lad. That lass has a different suitor every sun of the week, but never takes a one of 'em to bed.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Moderate Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;That's an odd bird she rides. Beautiful thing, but it's got a mean streak a malm wide. A bit like the rider, heh.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's a tricky woman to track down. I hear she never stays in the same place for more than two nights. Sounds like trouble to me.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;She's done well for herself. Aye, she used to be a down-an'-out, like most of the other Highlanders you see in the Sultanate. If only more refugees would care to follow her example, it'd do wonders to clean up cesspits like Pearl Lane.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Isn't that--? No, no. I must be mistaken. But damn if she doesn't look like one of those wretched somnus junkies I used to see around the refugee camps.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There are no records anywhere of anyone by that name having existed prior to the Calamity. She could've fallen to Eorzea from Dalamud for all I know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Rare Rumors''===<br /> ::* &quot;You'd do well to avoid that one. She's been seen in the company of the shadier types of Ul'dah. I don't know what she's involved in, but it can't be good.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Rumour has it that she was one of the few poor souls who survived Carteneau, but just barely. It's hard to imagine what she might've seen and been through.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;There's a sizeable bounty on that woman's head. Questionable characters are willing to pay handsomely for her capture, but not for her death. Quite who these characters are working for is uncertain.&quot;<br /> ::* &quot;Aye, that's her. ''Adelfrida Bloodwoad'', daughter of the resistance. So called because she used to paint her face with the blood of the Imperials she had slain in battle. What, you don't believe me? Bah, fine. Believe as you wish. But I'm tellin' you, that one's as the Highlanders of old; she's as vicious as they come.&quot;<br /> <br /> ===''Player Character Rumors''===<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''((Please contact me if you'd like to contribute a PC rumor!))''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Lady Brynhilde is known far n'wide for beating every single Sea Wolf in Limsa Lominsa to an arm wrestlin' match! She's th'strongest lady in th'world unless Lady Oak unlocks her secret Ancient Roegadyn Powers!&quot; '''-- Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ::* &quot;Bryn is loyal to a fault. Even though we do not always see eye to eye, I trust her with my life... And take comfort knowing that she could end it if she wanted to.&quot; '''-- Aryianna Nightshade'''<br /> ::* &quot;Miss Wulf cooked me up the best steak I've ever eaten! No-ones e'er cooked me up anythin' without askin' fer gil b'fore. Huh? An apron... n-no... I dunno nuthin' 'bout that...&quot; '''--Caen Jabari'''<br /> &lt;hr&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;''&quot;Lady Brynhilde moved like the wind, fearless before her foes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She struck down her enemies, that were larger then roes!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Half-man, Half-coeurl, they each fell before her might!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''But alas - she was injured at the end of her fight!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''That's when Lady Oak came in swift as the breeze!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''She summoned Ancient Roe power and saved Brynhilde with ease!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Out came the spear-tip, lodged in Brynhilde's side!''&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''And e'er since has love grown, burnin' brightly inside~.&quot;''&lt;br&gt;<br /> -- '''A portion of the song ''&quot;The Wulf and the Coeurls&quot;'' by Bard Leilani Leilai'''&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' History/Timeline '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ===''1539 - 1558 : The Ala Mhigan Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;<br /> Adelfrida Brandulfr (meaning,”Noble Beauty, Fire Wolf”) was born in Ala Mhigo on the 22nd Sun of the First Astral moon, 1539. The eldest child of the wealthy and highly-respect nobleman Járngrímur Brandulfr, Adelfrida was heir to a house possessing both ancient roots and proud standing. Járngrímur was a decorous, rational man, a staunch royalist, and a somewhat distant father who raised his children with careful precision, but little affection. Nevertheless, Adelfrida idolised him and was the very image of the dutiful daughter, obeying his edict that she act as a guardian and watchful eye over her two younger siblings, Bjollgrímur and Adele.<br /> <br /> The siblings were inseparable, and lived a life of ease and privilege until the chaotic events of King Theodoric’s reign. Shortly after Theodoric began his persecution of the monks of the Fist of Rhalgr, Adelfrida’s mother, Adelheid, was charged with aiding enemies of the monarch and so was sentenced to public execution.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1558 - 1559 : Rebellion''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Thus the Brandulfr siblings fell in with the rebellion against Theodoric, which culminated in the end of his reign as the Garlean Empire moved in to Ala Mhigo. While many at that time viewed the Empire as liberators, this misconception was quickly dispelled when Garlean forces began to purge the city of its nobility and coerce Ala Mhigans into what was essentially slavery. The Brandulfrs then found themselves exiled from the city their family had called home for centuries.<br /> &lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> ===''1559 - 1572 : The Resistance Years''===<br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;Initially, Adelfrida and her siblings did not move west into Eorzea as many of those first refugees did. Instead, embittered by the loss of her home and way of life, Adelfrida succumbed to the urgings of her brother and joined the resistance movement against Garlemald. Those early days of the resistance saw some victories. But young Adelfrida was driven by a burning hatred and rage toward the Imperial invaders who she believed had taken her life from her.<br /> <br /> Years passed, and still the family lingered in Gyr Abania, fighting Imperial forces wherever they found them, raiding their supply shipments and seizing whatever Garlean weapons and technology they could. The siblings fell in with a group of resistance fighters led by Dreki Ironmantle, an ex-captain in Theodoric's royal guard. Eventually, their accumulated, albeit modest, successes against the Imperials earned a reputation for the Brandulfr siblings, who by this point had been affectionately dubbed ‘The Pack’ by their comrades. But it was Adelfrida in particular who became something of the local resistance’s darling; with her flame-red hair, her youthful energy and ardent devotion to the cause, as well as her savagery on the field of battle, she and Dreki's company became rallying figures for several of the small resistance groups still remaining in the mountainous regions of Gyr Abania.<br /> <br /> The resistance’s petty victories in the skirmishes against the Garleans in and around Gyr Abania did not satisfy Adelfrida. As the cycles passed and the Ala Mhigans seemed to grow no closer to retaking their home, her rage intensified steadily. It called for a blow to be struck against the Imperials in the region the likes of which they could never recover from. Eventually the resistance planned an operation with the potential to do just that.<br /> <br /> Under Adelfrida’s leadership, a small unit of resistance fighters risked all to embark upon the mission to destroy a nascent Castrum in the Highlands. But in her hatred and zeal, Adelfrida could not anticipate the catastrophic consequences ahead of her.&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''1572 - Present Day : Without a Cause''===<br /> <br /> ((WIP))&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;spoiler&gt;''&quot;... I've nothin' else tae do. When I finally let go, I thought I'd be free. <br /> <br /> ''Instead I floundered, an' felt lost without anythin' tae strive for, however hopeless.''<br /> <br /> '' I can't be one of these aimless adventurers, content tae fight for fame an' fortune. T'is meaningless tae me.&quot;''&lt;/spoiler&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;font-size:15px;&quot; align=&quot;right&quot;&gt;[[Brynhilde Wulf#Character| [TOP] ]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Character Connections '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Brynhilde:<br /> <br /> ::* Anyone who keeps informed of known adventurers. While Bryn isn’t famous, her work has bought her a small amount of recognition.<br /> ::* Anyone who lives and works around Little Ala Mhigo.<br /> ::* Ala Mhigans, Ala Mhigan refugees and those involved with the Ala Mhigan resistance.<br /> ::* Anyone who lived or worked in Bronze Lake around 5 years ago.<br /> ::* Survivors of Carteneau, or those who assisted in searching the battlefield for survivors.<br /> ::* Garleans, those with ties to the Garlean Empire, and those who work for it.<br /> ::* Bounty hunters.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Trivia &amp; Miscellaneous '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> ::* Bryn has a scar on her back from receiving a kick from a Chocobo as a young girl.<br /> ::* She wears a silver chain necklace, on which hangs a distinctive ring with a fiery wolf motif, but she keeps this hidden under her clothing.<br /> ::* Bryn held her first sword at the age of seven summers.<br /> ::* While she is bothered by dirt in general, in particular Bryn can't stand having blood on her skin, especially if it's on her face.<br /> ::* She has a mild case of dyscalculia.<br /> ::* Brynhilde desires many things; a peaceful life and a free Ala Mhigo among them. But what she desires more than anything else is to have a child.<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Artwork '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> [[File: BrynWantedSepiasketch.png|150px|thumb|left|By [[Gharen Wolfsong]]]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:40px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;''''' Author's Notes '''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> Bryn's identity as Adelfrida Brandulfr has been a closely-guarded secret for the last twenty years, a necessary measure to avoid the Empire's hunting. If you intend to have your character allude to Bryn's history or identity, or her status as a fugitive, please speak to me first.<br /> <br /> The correct pronunciation of her name would be &quot;Breen-HILL-d' Voolf.&quot; The R should be briefly rolled, if possible. However, Bryn usually introduces herself simply as &quot;Brin Wolf&quot;, as so few people are able to pronounce her name properly.<br /> <br /> This character is on the Balmung server.<br /> <br /> I'm in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;hr&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> The design of this profile includes elements created or inspired by: [[Deirdre Ta'ea]], [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br /> <br /> ==&lt;div style=&quot;background:#ACD3EB;font-size:20px;padding:1px;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;&lt;center&gt;'''''Change Log'''''&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;==<br /> <br /> 18th December 2013:<br /> ::* Minor formatting changes<br /> ::* 'Recent Events' updated.<br /> ::* New 'Player Character Relationships' section; more relationships added.<br /> ::* Relationship entries for the following characters updated: Striding Oak, Tiergan Vashir.<br /> ::* 'Linkshells and Organisations' section added to 'Relationships'.<br /> ::* Content added to &quot;History/Timeline&quot;.<br /> ::* 'Player Character Rumors' section added.</div>

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