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==Basic Info==

(I've decided to revamp this page a bit, so it'll be under construction for a while. Any information that may be shown at the time is accurate, though—I'm just figuring out how to present it and how much to present.)

==History==

Gridanian by birth, he spent his childhood and early teenage years in the Black Shroud, raised by his parents. His father, a conjurer, had him study to follow the same profession, to the boy's dislike. His mother, a former Wood Wailer, taught him all about the outdoors—hunting, herbalism, fishing, and combat.

In his late teens, he left the Conjurer's guild and Gridania, traveling with a young adventurer that was passing through. He learned much, and eventually found himself in La Noscea and Limsa Lominsa, where he spent many years.

In more recent times, he relocated to Ul'dah on his own, seeking new work and a new life for himself, though the change has not been as fruitful as he had anticipated.

==Personality==
Mostly pleasant! He is friendly to people he meets, and expresses a sense of humor most of the time. Alderique may seem over-confident, if not arrogant, and enjoys attention if it's given. A softer, more insecure side might be revealed as he gets to know someone, depending on the nature of the relationship that develops.

==Skills & Abilities==
'''Dagger'''. A teenager traveling the wilds of the Shroud and La Noscea, he was taught how to wield daggers in combat. Paired with his regular handling of knives as a culinarian, the dagger has become Alderique's preferred weapon. In addition to having a couple for melee combat, he keeps a few smaller daggers for throwing.<br />

'''Bow'''. As a child, Alderique learned to hunt with a bow, and has begun practicing this skill once again. While he's most comfortable with knives, he believes that a ranged strike is often the best solution.<br />

'''Conjury'''. While he studied conjury from an early age, he's neglected this school of magic for years. Recently, he has begun to practice it again, feeling the need to reconnect with his roots in it and learn its practical uses. While his healing needs practice, he is more comfortable conjuring wind to aid his physical abilities, and occasionally will make use of spells of other elements.<br />

'''Herbalism'''. While most of his knowledge revolves around edible vegetation, he likes to learn about the different uses of plants, including as medicine and poison. One of the few things he researches and keeps journals on.<br />

'''Culinary arts'''. An experienced chef, Alderique cut his teeth in Limsa Lominsa. Currently, he cooks for pleasure, and enjoys opportunities to craft a meal for those he cares about. He especially enjoys cooking for men he's attracted to.<br />

'''Miscellaneous skills'''. Polearms, chocobo riding, comedy, poetry.

==Relationships==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Name !! Relationship !! Notes
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| [[Arthurioux Duchamps]] || Friendship || A companion and conjury mentor, the young man has grown to become one of Alderique's closest friends.
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| Valor Ferrer || Friendship || This keeper of the moon, while a little odd and quiet, is a regular travel and adventuring companion. They share an interested in gambling.
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| Momoto Chibito || Friendship || An older gentleman with similar interests as Alderique. Food, drink, and men, the two are glad to share company and ramble about their interests and pursuits.
|-
| [[Vachir Crimsonborn]] || Friendship || A young, Auri man to whom Alderique has allowed himself to grow intimate with. Vachir was an early introduction to Au Ra, and he continues to learn about them through him.
|-
| [[Rubh'a Lerhevah]] || Friendship || A friend and lover of Vachir Crimsonborn, Rubh'a has started to become a friend of Alderique's as well. After establishing that the miqo'te harbors no dislike of him, Alderique has taken an interest in getting to know him.
|-
| Gaelle Valeriant || Family (mother) || A retired Wood Wailer, outdoorsman, and mother of three. Alderique often speaks quite fondly of her, and she is his preferred family member.
|-
| Ludovoix Valeriant || Family (father) || A gloomy conjurer, Ludovoix has raised his boys to follow in his footsteps in service to the elementals, Gridania, and the Twelveswood. His relationship with Alderique is less than pleasant.
|-
| Barnabaix Valeriant || Family (brother) || The eldest brother, Barnabaix is a conjurer like his father. As the eldest, he was presented with a high level of pressure, both from his father and from himself, to become a great conjurer. He often comes off as serious, and can be very standoffish with his brothers—out of competition, and out of insecurity.
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| Stephannot Valeriant || Family (brother) || The conjurer savant of the family, Stephannot is the middle son and and the most gifted conjurer. As a result, he is often treated as the favorite son, with the other two given pressure to match his skill. He is not arrogant about it, though, and is very compassionate with his brothers, Alderique moreso than Barnabaix.
|}

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