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Kindling Dusk

2018-05-20T23:57:05Z

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<font style="color: #000; letter-spacing: 0em;">At first glance Dusk can easily be mistaken for an unusually tall Hyur or Elezen lass. Short for a Roegadyn and lacking in the broad shoulders and muscular physique commonly associated with her people she is something of an oddity in that regard. Her onyx skin is warmed by the softness of her complexion with subtle dark umber undertones brushing her cheeks.

Dusk's eyes are vibrant, contrasting the darkness around them with a lively plum coloration. Her lips are rather full and are rarely seen without Dusk's preferred slightly glossy dark purple lip stain. Not above vanity Dusk makes no pretences about 'natural beauty' as she adds shading around her eyes to enhance their natural glow and is meticulous in her daily grooming routines. This extends of course to her hair which is naturally somewhat coarse but is kept soft and relaxed by the combination of hair treatments and grooming techniques learned from her adoptive mother.

While Dusk lacks the muscular bulk of many of her Roegadyn kin she does model the curvaciousness of her people quite well. Though her build is somewhat slim through her shoulders and arms she is quite well proportioned elsewhere with shapely hips and bust and legs toned and strengthened by trudging through knee deep swamp water for a good portion of her life.

'''Scars & Markings:''' Dusk bears no tattoos but does display a number of scars. Some of those scars such as the one over her left eye she does try to conceal using makeup. The effect isn't perfect but so long as it removes that scar as something people ask her about that's all she's really trying to accomplish. Her other scars lie mostly along the palms of her hands and come in two distinct varieties. On the palm of her right hand is a chaotic jumble of marks that appear to be a mix of long-healed and quite fresh puncture wounds. The back of her hand is unmarked though which suggests that whatever is causing the marks is not going deep enough to run her hand through. Her left hand bears several thin, white scars across her palm that are reminiscent of the scars earned from encounters with razor sharp blades.

'''Voice:''' Dusk speaks in a very particular fashion. Her natural intonation is quite low and she rarely rises out of the steady deepness of that vocal range. She speaks in an authoritative, even commanding, tone even in trivial matters. This can be off putting to some. When she raises her voice to a shout or in an invocation it can often come through in an imperious, domineering tone. When dealing with friends or loved ones Dusk's tone is much more gentle and her low voice is more like a vibrant, friendly purr than a bossy tone.

'''Clothing:''' Dusk loves looking her best. Whether waist deep in fetid water or attending a fancy party in the Mists she does her best to make certain her fashion game is on point. Dusk believes that there is a right outfit for every occasion so her clothing may vary wildly between spellworking, socializing, or attending to business matters. She prefers dark jewel tones and fine fabrics with fanciful adornments bearing small totems or charms into which she has worked her magics.
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Dusk is something of an acquired taste. She may appear curt, brusque, or even rude at first with her manner of speaking but she is a person who genuinely does care about other people. You may never hear a kind word from Dusk but that is because she expresses her affection primarily through gifts and favors that she thinks a person could use or enjoy. Recent traumas have caused Dusk to put up walls to protect herself from getting too close to people but as she is a very sociable person it is becoming more of a punishment for herself than something protective.</i></font></div>



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<li>Asphyxiation (choking, drowning, suffocating).</li>
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<li>Being cut off from magic.</li>
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<li><b>Favorite Food:</b> <font style="color: #000; letter-spacing: 0em; text-shadow: 0px 0px 0px white;">Fried dodo with greens and popotoes.</font></li>
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<font style="color: #000; letter-spacing: 0em;">Dusk's life has not been easy. She was abandoned by her mother as an infant and left as a foundling on the doorstep of an Elezen couple in the Black Shroud. Growing up she was fairly typical as a child and it wasn't until the elements raged that she knew loss again. Lost once more she came into the care of a coven of witches who lived in the swamp between the Black Shroud and Garlean controlled Ala Mhigan territory. She grew and studied and learned much of what is hidden but it wouldn't last. Now forced out of her home she hopes to find new purpose and a chance to live life unburdoned.

'''Youth:''' Abandoned by her birth mother, Dusk was raised by an Elezen couple deep in the Black Shroud. She was given the name Genevieve then and was raised in a fairly idyllic environment. The family was not wealthy but at the same time they did not want for anything. Her father tended the flock of dodo and the pair of aging aldgoats they kept for milk and her mother handled growing enough vegetables to keep their bellies full and health in good condition. Dusk recalls this time very fondly as it was a time of peace and happiness. She loved her adoptive parents very much and hoped to be a woman very like her mother some day. Unfortunately that would not come to pass. She was only a girl when the growing conflict with Garlemald led to the raging of the elementals in the shroud. In their blind fury that knew naught friend from foe her parents vanished in a shriek of bloody wind. Dusk fled as fast as her legs could carry, eventually coming into the dark swamps along the border of Ala Mhigan territory. There she stumbled onto the coven and they took her in and became a new family to her.

'''Becoming a Witch:''' Dusk grew into womanhood learning the ways of the coven and of the ancient aetherial manipulation techniques colloquially called witchcraft. She quickly became enamored of her craft, learning her own power as she perfected techniques passed down from coven to coven over centuries. This was not thaumaturgy or arcanima, this was what she liked to think of as 'Will Working'. Through the use of various foci and the aether and potentiality of sacrifice she gained great skill and power through her magic. She even imagined a time when she would become the leader of the coven but as with all her imaginings this did not come to pass.

Also in the coven were a pair of twin sisters, Elezen witches of great skill and power. On one occasion Dusk came to know their brother, a handsome young man named Emil, and Dusk became enamored of him. The pair became lovers and it was happy for a time but soon Emil became jealous of the power that Dusk and his sisters kept from him. After a long night of drink he convinced Dusk to begin sharing the secrets of the coven with him but his will was too weak for such endeavors.

The darkness that always lurked around the edges of their magic claimed him and in his greed he demanded more and more until Dusk refused. He became violent and in the fight that followed he was grievously wounded. Finding their brother hurt and blaming Dusk for his wounds the twins became enraged and sought vengeance. Their attacks battered Dusk and drove her deeper and deeper into the black waters of the swamps until exhausted, bloodied, and broken she slid under the dark tides for whatt she thought was the last time.

'''The Unspoken One:''' And then she died. Or rather, she became undone. She felt herself slipping from her body, felt the pull of the lifestream, but then something else came. A great darkness rushing towards her from the depths of those black waters. Ancient, terrible, and unwilling to pass up this opportunity it's power seized her in the moment between. It used no words but it communicated as clearly as any other. Accept the gift, or know nothingness. Accept the gift, or be kept from reunion. In the moment, amidst the pain and fear, Dusk made a decision and suddenly her eyes were opened and she was vomiting up the black bile of the swamp before gasping for breath. A new infant, reborn in terror and burdened now by purpose that was not her own. The agreement was made but the seal was yet uncomplete. There would be a sacrifice.

Dusk felt her strength returned along with power unlike any she had ever felt before as she moved towards the covens camp. She found him there, wounds being tended to as he slept and his sisters hunted for Dusk's own corpse. It was then she felt the blade in her hand the first time. The black thorn blade, the obsidian dagger, the mouth of the Other. She grasped the handle and felt the thorns pierce her skin, the blood lending power already as she claimed not only her former lovers life but also his soul. The blackness within him was devoured and rendered to the One that Does Not Speak in the stillness of the black swamp.

With the contract sealed and the sacrifice made The Unspoken One became quiet and Dusk wandered for some time. She moved into Eorzea and finding the weather in La Noscea favorable she decided to stay. She knew it wouldn't last though. This was but a moments reprieve before she was called to her duty again. For now though she could breathe and try to forget.
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Kindling Dusk

2018-05-20T20:46:01Z

Whittledown: Wiki test and building

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<font style="color: #000; letter-spacing: 0em;">At first glance Dusk can easily be mistaken for an unusually tall Hyur or Elezen lass. Short for a Roegadyn and lacking in the broad shoulders and muscular physique commonly associated with her people she is something of an oddity in that regard. Her onyx skin is warmed by the softness of her complexion with subtle dark umber undertones brushing her cheeks.

Dusk's eyes are vibrant, contrasting the darkness around them with a lively plum coloration. Her lips are rather full and are rarely seen without Dusk's preferred slightly glossy dark purple lip stain. Not above vanity Dusk makes no pretences about 'natural beauty' as she adds shading around her eyes to enhance their natural glow and is meticulous in her daily grooming routines. This extends of course to her hair which is naturally somewhat coarse but is kept soft and relaxed by the combination of hair treatments and grooming techniques learned from her adoptive mother.

While Dusk lacks the muscular bulk of many of her Roegadyn kin she does model the curvaciousness of her people quite well. Though her build is somewhat slim through her shoulders and arms she is quite well proportioned elsewhere with shapely hips and bust and legs toned and strengthened by trudging through knee deep swamp water for a good portion of her life.

'''Scars & Markings:''' Dusk bears no tattoos but does display a number of scars. Some of those scars such as the one over her left eye she does try to conceal using makeup. The effect isn't perfect but so long as it removes that scar as something people ask her about that's all she's really trying to accomplish. Her other scars lie mostly along the palms of her hands and come in two distinct varieties. On the palm of her right hand is a chaotic jumble of marks that appear to be a mix of long-healed and quite fresh puncture wounds. The back of her hand is unmarked though which suggests that whatever is causing the marks is not going deep enough to run her hand through. Her left hand bears several thin, white scars across her palm that are reminiscent of the scars earned from encounters with razor sharp blades.

'''Voice:''' Dusk speaks in a very particular fashion. Her natural intonation is quite low and she rarely rises out of the steady deepness of that vocal range. She speaks in an authoritative, even commanding, tone even in trivial matters. This can be off putting to some. When she raises her voice to a shout or in an invocation it can often come through in an imperious, domineering tone. When dealing with friends or loved ones Dusk's tone is much more gentle and her low voice is more like a vibrant, friendly purr than a bossy tone.

'''Clothing:''' Dusk loves looking her best. Whether waist deep in fetid water or attending a fancy party in the Mists she does her best to make certain her fashion game is on point. Dusk believes that there is a right outfit for every occasion so her clothing may vary wildly between spellworking, socializing, or attending to business matters. She prefers dark jewel tones and fine fabrics with fanciful adornments bearing small totems or charms into which she has worked her magics.
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Dusk is something of an acquired taste. She may appear curt, brusque, or even rude at first with her manner of speaking but she is a person who genuinely does care about other people. You may never hear a kind word from Dusk but that is because she expresses her affection primarily through gifts and favors that she thinks a person could use or enjoy. Recent traumas have caused Dusk to put up walls to protect herself from getting too close to people but as she is a very sociable person it is becoming more of a punishment for herself than something protective.</i></font></div>



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<font style="color: #000; letter-spacing: 0em;">Dusk's life has not been easy. She was abandoned by her mother as an infant and left as a foundling on the doorstep of an Elezen couple in the Black Shroud. Growing up she was fairly typical as a child and it wasn't until the elements raged that she knew loss again. Lost once more she came into the care of a coven of witches who lived in the swamp between the Black Shroud and Garlean controlled Ala Mhigan territory. She grew and studied and learned much of what is hidden but it wouldn't last. Now forced out of her home she hopes to find new purpose and a chance to live life unburdoned.

'''Youth:''' Abandoned by her birth mother, Dusk was raised by an Elezen couple deep in the Black Shroud. She was given the name Gabrielle then and was raised in a fairly idyllic environment. The family was not wealthy but at the same time they did not want for anything. Her father tended the flock of dodo and the pair of aging aldgoats they kept for milk and her mother handled growing enough vegetables to keep their bellies full and health in good condition. Dusk recalls this time very fondly as it was a time of peace and happiness. She loved her adoptive parents very much and hoped to be a woman very like her mother some day. Unfortunately that would not come to pass. She was only a girl when the growing conflict with Garlemald led to the raging of the elementals in the shroud. In their blind fury that knew naught friend from foe her parents vanished in a shriek of bloody wind. Dusk fled as fast as her legs could carry, eventually coming into the dark swamps along the border of Ala Mhigan territory. There she stumbled onto the coven and they took her in and became a new family to her.

'''Becoming a Witch:''' Dusk grew into womanhood learning the ways of the coven and of the ancient aetherial manipulation techniques colloquially called witchcraft. She quickly became enamored of her craft, learning her own power as she perfected techniques passed down from coven to coven over centuries. This was not thaumaturgy or arcanima, this was what she liked to think of as 'Will Working'. Through the use of various foci and the aether and potentiality of sacrifice she gained great skill and power through her magic. She even imagined a time when she would become the leader of the coven but as with all her imaginings this did not come to pass.

Also in the coven were a pair of twin sisters, Elezen witches of great skill and power. On one occasion Dusk came to know their brother, a handsome young man named Emil, and Dusk became enamored of him. The pair became lovers and it was happy for a time but soon Emil became jealous of the power that Dusk and his sisters kept from him. After a long night of drink he convinced Dusk to begin sharing the secrets of the coven with him but his will was too weak for such endeavors.

The darkness that always lurked around the edges of their magic claimed him and in his greed he demanded more and more until Dusk refused. He became violent and in the fight that followed he was grievously wounded. Finding their brother hurt and blaming Dusk for his wounds the twins became enraged and sought vengeance. Their attacks battered Dusk and drove her deeper and deeper into the black waters of the swamps until exhausted, bloodied, and broken she slid under the dark tides for whatt she thought was the last time.

'''The Unspoken One:''' And then she died. Or rather, she became undone. She felt herself slipping from her body, felt the pull of the lifestream, but then something else came. A great darkness rushing towards her from the depths of those black waters. Ancient, terrible, and unwilling to pass up this opportunity it's power seized her in the moment between. It used no words but it communicated as clearly as any other. Accept the gift, or know nothingness. Accept the gift, or be kept from reunion. In the moment, amidst the pain and fear, Dusk made a decision and suddenly her eyes were opened and she was vomiting up the black bile of the swamp before gasping for breath. A new infant, reborn in terror and burdened now by purpose that was not her own. The agreement was made but the seal was yet uncomplete. There would be a sacrifice.

Dusk felt her strength returned along with power unlike any she had ever felt before as she moved towards the covens camp. She found him there, wounds being tended to as he slept and his sisters hunted for Dusk's own corpse. It was then she felt the blade in her hand the first time. The black thorn blade, the obsidian dagger, the mouth of the Other. She grasped the handle and felt the thorns pierce her skin, the blood lending power already as she claimed not only her former lovers life but also his soul. The blackness within him was devoured and rendered to the One that Does Not Speak in the stillness of the black swamp.

With the contract sealed and the sacrifice made The Unspoken One became quiet and Dusk wandered for some time. She moved into Eorzea and finding the weather in La Noscea favorable she decided to stay. She knew it wouldn't last though. This was but a moments reprieve before she was called to her duty again. For now though she could breathe and try to forget.
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| caption = A Badass Amongst Ladies, A Lady Amongst Badasses
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| gender = Female
| race = Roegadyn
| clan = Hellsguard
| citizenship = Residences in Ul'dah and Gridiania
| stat_1 = Height
| stat_1_value = 7'1”
| stat_2 = Weight
| stat_2_value = 265 ponz
| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 28
| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
| stat_6 = Place of Birth
| stat_6_value = Abalathia's Spine
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'''Obsidian Hornet is retired from active RP'''

''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''Intelligence:''' Above average, but not tremendously so, Hornet's intellect has neither created or solved any of her biggest problems. She has received a rigorous education in the 'classic' style with a focus on literature, grammer, rhetoric, and comportment. During her life she has also gained impressive street-smarts that have served her well.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

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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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least for a time) and Hornets being on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled somewhat. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Mireille Badeau]] - Mireille is a woman who Hornet first got to know after she literally fell into Hornet's arms. Elegant, beautiful, refined, delicate, and with a core of pure iron Mireille has captured Hornet's attention and imagination. Hornet often finds herself distracted when in Mireille's persence, as one might be by the sparkle of a nearby jewel.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Eleanor Tataeno]] - Hornet finds herself fascinated by Eleanor. She wonders perhaps if Eleanor is a woman like herself, displaying strength for the world to see and shielding a gentle core from others. She greatly enjoys her time with Eleanor and has quietly become infatuated with her.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"When I first met her, her fierce nature intimidated me. But her love for my brother told me there was more. Now... I know there is a loving and tender side to her. She has helped me greatly, and I hope she and I can be like sisters someday."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"Good n' true. I believe tha' statement about her every bit as much as I did th' day I told her tha', despite what she thinks o' herself. She is a fierce warrior an' th' woman I love, Tha' said, stay on her good side."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]
::*''"Honestly, I was intimidated by her at first, but I think she's sweeter than she acts. She's always stayed out of trouble when I've been around, but I'd never want to see her angry."'' - [[Aya Foxheart]]
::*''"She'd be kind of cute if she wasn't always throwing scowls or fists my way."'' - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]
::*''"I made a vow to this woman. My life is pledged to her should I fail. I will not."'' - [[Coatleque Crofte]]
::*''”Hornet? Now that's a woman. Wouldn't mess wit'er -- I take that back, I'd definitely mess wit'er...hngh...but I wouldn't cause 'er no trouble, you got me? Besides, gal's got herself a big heart under them cans, no matter how tough she plays it off.”'' - [[Berrod Armstrong]]
::*''"I don't get why others think she might be scary. Miss Hornet has been nothing but kind to me every time I've seen her. I'd like to call her a good friend"'' - [[Franz Renatus]]
::*''"She is kind. Protective... but kind."'' - [[Jancis Milburga]] to [[Oscare Iono]]
::*''"An impressive fighter, if I do say so myself. Beautiful to behold, when she's not charging at you with all piss and vinegar." - [[Edgar Von Gandervalt]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-10-09T17:57:38Z

Whittledown:

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| clan = Hellsguard
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| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''Intelligence:''' Above average, but not tremendously so, Hornet's intellect has neither created or solved any of her biggest problems. She has received a rigorous education in the 'classic' style with a focus on literature, grammer, rhetoric, and comportment. During her life she has also gained impressive street-smarts that have served her well.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least for a time) and Hornets being on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled somewhat. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Mireille Badeau]] - Mireille is a woman who Hornet first got to know after she literally fell into Hornet's arms. Elegant, beautiful, refined, delicate, and with a core of pure iron Mireille has captured Hornet's attention and imagination. Hornet often finds herself distracted when in Mireille's persence, as one might be by the sparkle of a nearby jewel.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Eleanor Tataeno]] - Hornet finds herself fascinated by Eleanor. She wonders perhaps if Eleanor is a woman like herself, displaying strength for the world to see and shielding a gentle core from others. She greatly enjoys her time with Eleanor and has quietly become infatuated with her.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"When I first met her, her fierce nature intimidated me. But her love for my brother told me there was more. Now... I know there is a loving and tender side to her. She has helped me greatly, and I hope she and I can be like sisters someday."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"Good n' true. I believe tha' statement about her every bit as much as I did th' day I told her tha', despite what she thinks o' herself. She is a fierce warrior an' th' woman I love, Tha' said, stay on her good side."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]
::*''"Honestly, I was intimidated by her at first, but I think she's sweeter than she acts. She's always stayed out of trouble when I've been around, but I'd never want to see her angry."'' - [[Aya Foxheart]]
::*''"She'd be kind of cute if she wasn't always throwing scowls or fists my way."'' - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]
::*''"I made a vow to this woman. My life is pledged to her should I fail. I will not."'' - [[Coatleque Crofte]]
::*''”Hornet? Now that's a woman. Wouldn't mess wit'er -- I take that back, I'd definitely mess wit'er...hngh...but I wouldn't cause 'er no trouble, you got me? Besides, gal's got herself a big heart under them cans, no matter how tough she plays it off.”'' - [[Berrod Armstrong]]
::*''"I don't get why others think she might be scary. Miss Hornet has been nothing but kind to me every time I've seen her. I'd like to call her a good friend"'' - [[Franz Renatus]]
::*''"She is kind. Protective... but kind."'' - [[Jancis Milburga]] to [[Oscare Iono]]
::*''"An impressive fighter, if I do say so myself. Beautiful to behold, when she's not charging at you with all piss and vinegar." - [[Edgar Von Gandervalt]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-08-30T18:47:14Z

Whittledown: /* Player Character Standings */

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| caption = A Badass Amongst Ladies, A Lady Amongst Badasses
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| gender = Female
| race = Roegadyn
| clan = Hellsguard
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| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 28
| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
| stat_6 = Place of Birth
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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''Intelligence:''' Above average, but not tremendously so, Hornet's intellect has neither created or solved any of her biggest problems. She has received a rigorous education in the 'classic' style with a focus on literature, grammer, rhetoric, and comportment. During her life she has also gained impressive street-smarts that have served her well.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least for a time) and Hornets being on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled somewhat. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Mireille Badeau]] - Mireille is a woman who Hornet first got to know after she literally fell into Hornet's arms. Elegant, beautiful, refined, delicate, and with a core of pure iron Mireille has captured Hornet's attention and imagination. Hornet often finds herself distracted when in Mireille's persence, as one might be by the sparkle of a nearby jewel.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Eleanor Tataeno]] - Hornet finds herself fascinated by Eleanor. She wonders perhaps if Eleanor is a woman like herself, displaying strength for the world to see and shielding a gentle core from others. She greatly enjoys her time with Eleanor and has quietly become infatuated with her.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"When I first met her, her fierce nature intimidated me. But her love for my brother told me there was more. Now... I know there is a loving and tender side to her. She has helped me greatly, and I hope she and I can be like sisters someday."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"Good n' true. I believe tha' statement about her every bit as much as I did th' day I told her tha', despite what she thinks o' herself. She is a fierce warrior an' th' woman I love, Tha' said, stay on her good side."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]
::*''"Honestly, I was intimidated by her at first, but I think she's sweeter than she acts. She's always stayed out of trouble when I've been around, but I'd never want to see her angry."'' - [[Aya Foxheart]]
::*''"She'd be kind of cute if she wasn't always throwing scowls or fists my way."'' - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]
::*''"I made a vow to this woman. My life is pledged to her should I fail. I will not."'' - [[Coatleque Crofte]]
::*''”Hornet? Now that's a woman. Wouldn't mess wit'er -- I take that back, I'd definitely mess wit'er...hngh...but I wouldn't cause 'er no trouble, you got me? Besides, gal's got herself a big heart under them cans, no matter how tough she plays it off.”'' - [[Berrod Armstrong]]
::*''"I don't get why others think she might be scary. Miss Hornet has been nothing but kind to me every time I've seen her. I'd like to call her a good friend"'' - [[Franz Renatus]]
::*''"She is kind. Protective... but kind."'' - [[Jancis Milburga]] to [[Oscare Iono]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-08-10T01:23:36Z

Whittledown: /* PC rumors: */

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| gender = Female
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| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''Intelligence:''' Above average, but not tremendously so, Hornet's intellect has neither created or solved any of her biggest problems. She has received a rigorous education in the 'classic' style with a focus on literature, grammer, rhetoric, and comportment. During her life she has also gained impressive street-smarts that have served her well.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least for a time) and Hornets being on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled somewhat. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Mireille Badeau]] - Mireille is a woman who Hornet first got to know after she literally fell into Hornet's arms. Elegant, beautiful, refined, delicate, and with a core of pure iron Mireille has captured Hornet's attention and imagination. Hornet often finds herself distracted when in Mireille's persence, as one might be by the sparkle of a nearby jewel.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Eleanor Tataeno]] - Hornet finds herself fascinated by Eleanor. She wonders perhaps if Eleanor is a woman like herself, displaying strength for the world to see and shielding a gentle core from others. She greatly enjoys her time with Eleanor and has quietly become infatuated with her.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"When I first met her, her fierce nature intimidated me. But her love for my brother told me there was more. Now... I know there is a loving and tender side to her. She has helped me greatly, and I hope she and I can be like sisters someday."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"Good n' true. I believe tha' statement about her every bit as much as I did th' day I told her tha', despite what she thinks o' herself. She is a fierce warrior an' th' woman I love, Tha' said, stay on her good side."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]
::*''"Honestly, I was intimidated by her at first, but I think she's sweeter than she acts. She's always stayed out of trouble when I've been around, but I'd never want to see her angry."'' - [[Aya Foxheart]]
::*''"She'd be kind of cute if she wasn't always throwing scowls or fists my way."'' - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]
::*''"I made a vow to this woman. My life is pledged to her should I fail. I will not."'' - [[Coatleque Crofte]]
::*''”Hornet? Now that's a woman. Wouldn't mess wit'er -- I take that back, I'd definitely mess wit'er...hngh...but I wouldn't cause 'er no trouble, you got me? Besides, gal's got herself a big heart under them cans, no matter how tough she plays it off.”'' - [[Berrod Armstrong]]
::*''"I don't get why others think she might be scary. Miss Hornet has been nothing but kind to me every time I've seen her. I'd like to call her a good friend"'' - [[Franz Renatus]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-08-03T15:33:06Z

Whittledown: /* Player Character Standings */

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| caption = A Badass Amongst Ladies, A Lady Amongst Badasses
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| gender = Female
| race = Roegadyn
| clan = Hellsguard
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| stat_3_value = 28
| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
| stat_6 = Place of Birth
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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''Intelligence:''' Above average, but not tremendously so, Hornet's intellect has neither created or solved any of her biggest problems. She has received a rigorous education in the 'classic' style with a focus on literature, grammer, rhetoric, and comportment. During her life she has also gained impressive street-smarts that have served her well.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#c8c8c8;"><center>Friends and loved ones</center></div></span></h3>
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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least for a time) and Hornets being on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled somewhat. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Mireille Badeau]] - Mireille is a woman who Hornet first got to know after she literally fell into Hornet's arms. Elegant, beautiful, refined, delicate, and with a core of pure iron Mireille has captured Hornet's attention and imagination. Hornet often finds herself distracted when in Mireille's persence, as one might be by the sparkle of a nearby jewel.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Eleanor Tataeno]] - Hornet finds herself fascinated by Eleanor. She wonders perhaps if Eleanor is a woman like herself, displaying strength for the world to see and shielding a gentle core from others. She greatly enjoys her time with Eleanor and has quietly become infatuated with her.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"When I first met her, her fierce nature intimidated me. But her love for my brother told me there was more. Now... I know there is a loving and tender side to her. She has helped me greatly, and I hope she and I can be like sisters someday."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"Good n' true. I believe tha' statement about her every bit as much as I did th' day I told her tha', despite what she thinks o' herself. She is a fierce warrior an' th' woman I love, Tha' said, stay on her good side."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]
::*''"Honestly, I was intimidated by her at first, but I think she's sweeter than she acts. She's always stayed out of trouble when I've been around, but I'd never want to see her angry."'' - [[Aya Foxheart]]
::*''"She'd be kind of cute if she wasn't always throwing scowls or fists my way."'' - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]
::*''"I made a vow to this woman. My life is pledged to her should I fail. I will not."'' - [[Coatleque Crofte]]
::*''”Hornet? Now that's a woman. Wouldn't mess wit'er -- I take that back, I'd definitely mess wit'er...hngh...but I wouldn't cause 'er no trouble, you got me? Besides, gal's got herself a big heart under them cans, no matter how tough she plays it off.”'' - [[Berrod Armstrong]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Coatleque Crofte

2014-07-25T17:51:11Z

Whittledown: /* PC Rumors */

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| gender = Female
| citizenship = Ul'Dah
| race = Hyur
| clan = Highlander
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 22
| stat_2 = Marital Status
| stat_2_value = Single
| stat_3 = Occupation
| stat_3_value = Paladin, Armorer & Blacksmith
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 11 ilms / 150 ponz
| stat_5 = Nicknames
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte
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'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining survivor of her
fishing village from the north. Her life has been hard since the Calamity, but she is slowly working to piece it
back together and raise her station.

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

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

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

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

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

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- See Background for more detail -

Behind all her pretense, Coatleque has a rather sharp mind. While she started off with nothing due to her
upbringing, the eventual life she was forced into brought great opportunity for her to learn. She taught
herself to read and write in her time alone, learned a few sensual arts such as massage, and how to speak
to the cultural elite of the city. Granted, not much of this helps in her current profession.

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

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

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

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

A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She will not push her
beliefs on others however. She simply does not understand how some could so blatantly ignore the truths that
she feels are so evident in the world around her. She will pray to Menphina the most, in private, as she feels
she has committed some slight against the Lover which has placed a curse upon her life that dooms any meaningful
relationship to fail or be ripped from her.

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

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

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

She shows great mastery of the longsword and can easily pickup technique or adapt style, but she lacks
the self confidence required of an accomplished swordsman. If the fight turns against her quickly, she'll tend
to make more and more glaring mistakes. Otherwise she will fight defensively in style. She can avoid, block,
or parry most attacks, but has trouble landing her own. Her frustrations can easily get the better of her the
longer a fight draws out. (( In dice this translates to +2 on defense, and a cumulative -1 attack penalty
every round to a max of -10 on a D20, or -6 on a D10 ))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">Personal</div>====

Coatleque does not currently have any romantic interest(s). She would say that her chosen profession is not conducive
to such interests at this time. It could just be that she hasn't met the right man yet. In either case, from her
past, she is used to being viewed as only an object and therefore has no experience in a real relationship. She
dare not approach anyone directly and is easily flustered if someone else shows genuine interest.

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

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">PC Friends</div>====

<div style="background: #BEBEBE; margin: 0em 2em; padding: 0.25em; width: 30em;">  (<font style="color: #DC143C;">♥</font> = Romantic Interest, <font style="color: #FF00FF">♥</font> = Sexual Tension, <font style="color: #4B0082">♥</font> = Platonic Care )</div>

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Alveo Soulseeker]]: A sailor, and member of the Maelstrom. He is Jancis's betrothed. Despite some rough starts to their relationship, he has grown into a dependable soldier and skilled lancer. Coatleque trusts him, even if his constant ribbing annoys her.<br/>

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Aya Foxheart]]: The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. She never did tell Coatleque her last name, so the Knight simply calls her Miss Aya. Her constant kindness towards the Knight have caused Coatleque to take pause. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city.<br />

<font style="color: #4B0082" size="3">♥</font> [[Jancis Milburga]]: A friend she met while studying conjuration a few years prior. She is the closest thing Coatleque has to family right now, and she loves her like a sister. They have on occasion been mistaken for one another due to their like mannerisms. Coatleque has not seen much of Jancis lately, mostly due to her own duties taking priority over her spare time.<br/>

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Obsidian Hornet]]: A rather elegant and refined Roegadyn woman. She has recently put her trust in the abilities of Ser Crofte to help keep her family from further harm. Trust that Coatleque assures her is not misplaced, and has gone so far as to wager her own life in exchange for.<br />

<font style="color: #4B0082" size="3">♥</font> [[Tasa Rhyzul]]: A strong, stoic Elezen whom Coatleque met while assisting the Harbingers. Coatleque quickly found herself drawn to the woman's confident attitude. Their relationship had a few quick ups and downs, but with Coatleque's promotion her work has conspired to keep the two apart. They remain good friends however, and the Knight still looks up to the older woman's mothering influence in her life.<br/>

<font style="color: #DC143C" size="3">♥</font> [[Warren Castille]]: A Free Paladin and colleague of Coatleque's. They can often be seen together standing watch over the Quicksand. He is Highlander, like her, yet easily towers over her in stature. If there is anyone in Eorzea who would be her match, it is Warren. They are alike in mannerisms, speech, and action. Recent events have left her feeling vulnerable. She expressed her desires of courtship to the man recently one morning, but his response was entirely unexpected. She is struggling now to come to terms with her own feelings over the whole matter.<br />

<font style="color: #4B0082" size="3">♥</font> [[X'Kohu Tia]]</u>: Former (albeit short lived) Crafting Saint of the Harbingers, the two had little interaction until recently. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness.<br/>

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">The Sultansworn</div>====

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Anelia Sadowyn]]:  Anelia is currently an enigma to Coatleque. She has apparently been away for some time investigating corruption in the ranks and only recently reappeared. She is still working under cover, however, and has assumed a pseudo-name until she feels ready to reveal her return to Ul'dah.

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Bartolomeo Filangieri]]:  Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. They meet when they can to trade words and catch up on 'business'.<br/>

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Erik Mynhier]]:  A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumors and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. He has expressed interest in having Coatleque officially be put through her trials - a notion she is eager to comply with.

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Kage Kiryuu]]:  Kage is currently on suspension and serving the Brass Blades. Coatleque sees the man as a drifter, simply doing as he is told with no regard for his own morals. She has tried to make him question his motives in the hopes he will take charge of his life.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Natalie Mcbeef]]:  Brash and headstrong. She would make a good leader if not for her dimwittedness. Recently the two have been ordered to work together towards a common goal. Coatleque feels she may never see eye-to-eye with the Miqo'te. Nonetheless, she will not disobey her orders.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Roen Deneith]]:  Roen is currently on suspension and facing desertion charges. What limited exposure Coatleque has had with the girl leaves the impression of a quiet and gentle soul. At the same time she may be too soft for Knighthood. Coatleque has attempted to bolster her convictions in the hopes she will rise to the occasion and prove herself worthy of the title once more.<br />

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">Other Acquaintences</div>====

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Barbarccia Valadis]]: Coatleque does not know much about this woman, and from what she's seen so far that's a good thing. The Miqo'te comes off as very haughty, pushy, even rude. There is a certain tension present whenever they are in the same room together, and is probably best for the both of them that Coatleque can hold her tongue. Coatleque will refer to her as 'Madam Valadis' and indulge her aristocratic attitude, but personally would not shed a tear if the woman was finally put in her place.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Gus Pumpkinweed]]: The fast talking owner of the Piquant Pumpkin. Coatleque met him when she chased off a street rat who was harassing his business dealings outside the Quicksand. He was so impressed that he offered her a job providing security. She hesitantly accepted, more so that she can keep herself busy when not on active duty, than for the pay (which she often neglects to collect).

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Jenzi Einzig]]: A mysterious girl who always wears facial coverings. Coatleque has a poor opinion of the woman due to certain events in their past, but cannot igonre her duties as a Paladin. When the girl contacted her asking for help, the Knight hesitantly agreed. In exchange for protection, Jenzi has agreed to be another contact for Ser Crofte to use for information.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Osric Melkire]]: Chief Flame Sergeant of the Immortal Flames. Coatleque traded her assistance to him for information in another investigation. Since then, Ser Melkire has been held under duress by a madman. He was complicit to multiple attacks against Ul'dah. While Coatleque understands the man's reasoning, she cannot condone his actions. For her part, she will let the Immortal Flames handle justice of their own.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Otto Vann]]: A wealthy merchant and clothing designer who has made himself a name in Ul'dah. He seems to respect the Knight and always stops to greet her when they pass. She helped him resolve an issue regarding some stolen pants, and in return he made her an exquisite white dress which she wears now whenever possible. Due to his potential ties to the Syndicate, she is hesitant to cross him whenever he requests her opinion on certain matters.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Valirelia Ferox]]: A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Val Nunh]]: Not so much a friend as an acquaintance. Coatleque knows next to nothing about him, save what she unfortunately has to overhear when in the same room. Her first impression was of him and another member discussing their many visits to the brothels of Ul'dah - a conversation which has left her with distaste for them both.<br />

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">Enemies / Rivalries / Those in poor standing</div>====

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Briareus Kurokawa]]: An Ishgardian assassin sent after Jenzi Enzig who's plans were initially stopped by Coatleque. He then returned and accused her of signing the very contract on the woman's life. Coatleque refused to cooperate with the unauthorized investigation of an outsider yet offered to aid him by making her own formal inquiry on his behalf. He refused to compromise and eventually backed down. Coatleque is still on guard for this man as he may try to accost her again with a larger show of force.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Quentyn Nocturama]]: A common thug who accosted an innocent girl in the streets of Ul'Dah outside the Quicksand. He made bold threats to harm her person and "have my way with her, if you know what I mean..." in the middle of broad daylight. Coatleque stepped in to separate the two and the girl quit the scene while she had the chance. The man was forced to back down when he and his two cronies were quickly outnumbered. Needless to say, Coatleque is always on guard for this man in case he once again threatens to rape someone in the streets.<br />

==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Rumors''</div>==
====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">PC Rumors</div>====

:*<u>[[Warren Castille]]</u>: "You already know of her. Strong. Brave. Beautiful. She's better than all of us."
:*<u>[[Osric Melkire]]</u>: "The hells must've frozen over, seein' as how Ser Jenlyns finally grew a brain stem, what with pushin' her to the forefront. Green... but competent."
:*<u>[[Oscare Iono]]</u>: "What was it, Wristcleaver? Wristbreaker? Bah, it doesn't matter. If you like your head on your shoulders though, it'd be smart to behave around her."
:*<u>[[L'yhta Mahre]]</u>: "I heard she was in charge of security at half the taverns in Eorzea! You definitely don't want to get on her bad side, at least if you want to get a drink anywhere outside of Mor Dhona!"
:*<u>[[Aya Foxheart]]</u>: "She likes to keep an eye on the Quick Sand, and make sure that no one gets up to any trouble. She's the kind of Sultansworn that they're supposed to be. I trust her."
:*<u>[[X'kohu Tia]]</u>: "Coat's an alright girl, got a good head on her shoulders and a good heart in her chest. Still, if she wants to keep patrolling taverns, she's gotta learn to hold her liquor!"
:*<u>[[Roen Deneith]]</u>: "I had lost faith in my Shield sisters and brothers. Then Ser Crofte offered me her aid. She reminds me why I swore the Oath in the first place."
:*<u>[[Natalie Mcbeef]]</u>: "I always thought the Sultansworn's reputation as a haughty group to be undeserved. That was until I met Ser Crofte."
:*<u>[[Obsidian Hornet]]</u>: "All the good intentions in the world don't mean a thing if you don't have the wit or skill to make good on them. Crofte means well but she needs to be better. I trust her, she's a good person, but her incompetence could get people killed. Herself included."
:*<u>[[Kage Kiryuu]]</u>: "I did not think other 'Sworn to be so judgmental basing their comments and opinions on second-hand even third-hand words. That is, until I was not a 'Sworn and met Ser Crofte."
:*<u>[[Alexei Volkov]]</u>: "The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."
:*<u>[[Aya Foxheart]]</u>: "I'm not sure I've ever met anyone who so deserved things to go right for her - its such a shame that they never seem to. I'd do whatever I could for her, I'm lucky to call her a friend!"

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">NPC Rumors</div>====
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>: "Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>: "She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."
:*<u>Random Drunk</u>: "Huh? *hic* eeehhh... get offa my *hic* lawn you kidsh!"
:*<u>Mylla</u>: "She came to us with nothing but a fire in her eyes, I couldn't turn her away. I just hope she learned something here."
:*<u>Jenlyns</u>: "A fine sword arm on that girl. And you'd be hard pressed to find a more loyal soldier. I fear what her lack of confidence may lead to, however."

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

(feel free to edit)

:*"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/>
:*"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/>
:*Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone
:*"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille
:*"Titles change often, Miss. You are what you chose to be. Remember what you are, and title may yet return in time." ~ Advice given to Roen Deneith

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

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

<u><b>Current Plotlines (in Progress):</b></u>
<spoiler>
:<u>The Road to Redemption</u>:
::*Having acted against her orders now, Coatleque has submitted a lengthy report to her Captain regarding three disgraced Sultansworn. She is currently waiting reprimand for disobedience, but feels her actions were justified as laid out in her documentation. While two of the three seem to be far past saving, she still holds hope for their third."<br />
::*Coatleque went to visit Ser Deneith at her safe house to impart what wisdom she could to the girl, in hopes that she will not succumb to whatever dark thoughts are currently assaulting her. Time will tell if her words carried weight.<br />
::*In an effort to draw pressure away from her three comrades, Coatleque has devised a plan to use the evidence that was once their bane to take official responsibility of the entire investigation. What was once used against the three may yet now be used to save them all if she can maneuver around politics correctly.<br />
::*Having now been ordered to detain Roen Deneith herself, Coatleque has used the preliminary time given to her to warn Ser Deneith of the situation, and to begin building her case for acquittal. Coatleque now plans to build her case based around deeds versus words to prove Roen is above the reproach of these charges which were levied by a single witness.<br />
::*With the reinstatement of Natalie Mcbeef to the order, the pair have been thrust together in a sort of partnership by their Captain. While Ser Crofte is intent on building the case to save Ser Deneith, Ser Mcbeef seems to be more interested in the details of Coatleque's love life.<br />

:<u>Paladinhood, or, <i>To Be a Sultansworn</i></u>:<br />
::*Since pledging her life and blade to the Sultansworn, Coatleque has been taking active guard duty in Ul'dah. A boring start to her career.<br />
::*Coatleque's stalwart defense of the innocents of Ul'Dah are beginning to garner her more support from the populace while she is on duty. Her name seems to be rising quickly through word of mouth.<br />
::*Faced with an ongoing investigation and internal inquiry, the Sultansworn have been left in an awkward position regarding allegations of corruption. With a need to maintain a show of strength to counteract the Monetarists, Jenlyns has quickly promoted his new rising star to replace the Sergeant he had to dismiss recently. Her orders are to maintain her patrols and be the Sworn's face to the public.<br />
::*With the reinstatement of Ser Mcbeef to the Order, Coatleque has attempted to step down from her position so that the former Sergeant may retake her rightful place. Both Mcbeef and Captain Jenlyns were adverse to the notion, however, and so Ser Crofte retains her current rank.

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

:<u>Lifting Menphina's Curse:</u>
::*Coatleque's prior relationships have all fallen apart for one reason or another. She continues to believe herself cursed by the Lover to always be alone. There is one other, however, who may be of like mind. Perhaps too much of like mind, as neither of them have yet to act on it.<br />
::*After the stress of recent events, and having almost given her life to fulfill her oath, Coatleque has finally been able to admit to herself that she is ready for a serious relationship. However, upon confessing this to the man she desires, he retorted with a confession of murder. With her expectations shattered once again, Coatleque simply left him standing there with no further words.<br />

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

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

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

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

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

:<u>The Piquant Pumpkin</u>:
::*Coatleque accepted a position to provide security at Gus Pumpkinweed's new Cafe during its grand opening.
::*Services were once again rendered as security for the Spooky Lightsday at camp Bluefog.

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

Obsidian Hornet

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Whittledown: /* History */

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''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.''

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Character</span></div>==

'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''Intelligence:''' Above average, but not tremendously so, Hornet's intellect has neither created or solved any of her biggest problems. She has received a rigorous education in the 'classic' style with a focus on literature, grammer, rhetoric, and comportment. During her life she has also gained impressive street-smarts that have served her well.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least for a time) and Hornets being on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled somewhat. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Rivienne Delacroux]] - The beautiful and refined Rivienne Delacroux has recently come into Hornet's attention. Hornet is quietly fascinated with the elegant woman who appears to have a wilder side that she keeps well hidden. She enjoys making Rivienne blush every chance she gets.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Mireille Badeau]] - Mireille is a woman who Hornet first got to know after she literally fell into Hornet's arms. Elegant, beautiful, refined, delicate, and with a core of pure iron Mireille has captured Hornet's attention and imagination. Hornet often finds herself distracted when in Mireille's persence, as one might be by the sparkle of a nearby jewel.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Eleanor Tataeno]] - Hornet finds herself fascinated by Eleanor. She wonders perhaps if Eleanor is a woman like herself, displaying strength for the world to see and shielding a gentle core from others. She greatly enjoys her time with Eleanor and has quietly become infatuated with her.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"When I first met her, her fierce nature intimidated me. But her love for my brother told me there was more. Now... I know there is a loving and tender side to her. She has helped me greatly, and I hope she and I can be like sisters someday."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"Good n' true. I believe tha' statement about her every bit as much as I did th' day I told her tha', despite what she thinks o' herself. She is a fierce warrior an' th' woman I love, Tha' said, stay on her good side."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]
::*''"Honestly, I was intimidated by her at first, but I think she's sweeter than she acts. She's always stayed out of trouble when I've been around, but I'd never want to see her angry."'' - [[Aya Foxheart]]
::*''"She'd be kind of cute if she wasn't always throwing scowls or fists my way."'' - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]
::*''"I made a vow to this woman. My life is pledged to her should I fail. I will not."'' - [[Coatleque Crofte]]
::*''”Hornet? Now that's a woman. Wouldn't mess wit'er -- I take that back, I'd definitely mess wit'er...hngh...but I wouldn't cause 'er no trouble, you got me? Besides, gal's got herself a big heart under them cans, no matter how tough she plays it off.”'' - [[Berrod Armstrong]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-07-24T13:17:00Z

Whittledown:

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| caption = A Badass Amongst Ladies, A Lady Amongst Badasses
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| gender = Female
| race = Roegadyn
| clan = Hellsguard
| citizenship = Residences in Ul'dah and Gridiania
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| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 28
| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
| stat_6 = Place of Birth
| stat_6_value = Abalathia's Spine
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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''Intelligence:''' Above average, but not tremendously so, Hornet's intellect has neither created or solved any of her biggest problems. She has received a rigorous education in the 'classic' style with a focus on literature, grammer, rhetoric, and comportment. During her life she has also gained impressive street-smarts that have served her well.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least for a time) and Hornets being on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled somewhat. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Rivienne Delacroux]] - The beautiful and refined Rivienne Delacroux has recently come into Hornet's attention. Hornet is quietly fascinated with the elegant woman who appears to have a wilder side that she keeps well hidden. She enjoys making Rivienne blush every chance she gets.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Mireille Badeau]] - Mireille is a woman who Hornet first got to know after she literally fell into Hornet's arms. Elegant, beautiful, refined, delicate, and with a core of pure iron Mireille has captured Hornet's attention and imagination. Hornet often finds herself distracted when in Mireille's persence, as one might be by the sparkle of a nearby jewel.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Eleanor Tataeno]] - Hornet finds herself fascinated by Eleanor. She wonders perhaps if Eleanor is a woman like herself, displaying strength for the world to see and shielding a gentle core from others. She greatly enjoys her time with Eleanor and has quietly become infatuated with her.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"When I first met her, her fierce nature intimidated me. But her love for my brother told me there was more. Now... I know there is a loving and tender side to her. She has helped me greatly, and I hope she and I can be like sisters someday."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"Good n' true. I believe tha' statement about her every bit as much as I did th' day I told her tha', despite what she thinks o' herself. She is a fierce warrior an' th' woman I love, Tha' said, stay on her good side."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]
::*''"Honestly, I was intimidated by her at first, but I think she's sweeter than she acts. She's always stayed out of trouble when I've been around, but I'd never want to see her angry."'' - [[Aya Foxheart]]
::*''"She'd be kind of cute if she wasn't always throwing scowls or fists my way."'' - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]
::*''"I made a vow to this woman. My life is pledged to her should I fail. I will not."'' - [[Coatleque Crofte]]
::*''”Hornet? Now that's a woman. Wouldn't mess wit'er -- I take that back, I'd definitely mess wit'er...hngh...but I wouldn't cause 'er no trouble, you got me? Besides, gal's got herself a big heart under them cans, no matter how tough she plays it off.”'' - [[Berrod Armstrong]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-07-15T15:28:06Z

Whittledown: /* Player Character Standings */

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| caption = A Badass Amongst Ladies, A Lady Amongst Badasses
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| gender = Female
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| clan = Hellsguard
| citizenship = Residences in Ul'dah and Gridiania
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| stat_3_value = 28
| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
| stat_6 = Place of Birth
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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''Intelligence:''' Above average, but not tremendously so, Hornet's intellect has neither created or solved any of her biggest problems. She has received a rigorous education in the 'classic' style with a focus on literature, grammer, rhetoric, and comportment. During her life she has also gained impressive street-smarts that have served her well.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least for a time) and Hornets being on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled somewhat. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Rivienne Delacroux]] - The beautiful and refined Rivienne Delacroux has recently come into Hornet's attention. Hornet is quietly fascinated with the elegant woman who appears to have a wilder side that she keeps well hidden. She enjoys making Rivienne blush every chance she gets.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Mireille Badeau]] - Mireille is a woman who Hornet first got to know after she literally fell into Hornet's arms. Elegant, beautiful, refined, delicate, and with a core of pure iron Mireille has captured Hornet's attention and imagination. Hornet often finds herself distracted when in Mireille's persence, as one might be by the sparkle of a nearby jewel.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Eleanor Tataeno]] - Hornet finds herself fascinated by Eleanor. She wonders perhaps if Eleanor is a woman like herself, displaying strength for the world to see and shielding a gentle core from others. She greatly enjoys her time with Eleanor and has quietly become infatuated with her.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"When I first met her, her fierce nature intimidated me. But her love for my brother told me there was more. Now... I know there is a loving and tender side to her. She has helped me greatly, and I hope she and I can be like sisters someday."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"Good n' true. I believe tha' statement about her every bit as much as I did th' day I told her tha', despite what she thinks o' herself. She is a fierce warrior an' th' woman I love, Tha' said, stay on her good side."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]
::*''"Honestly, I was intimidated by her at first, but I think she's sweeter than she acts. She's always stayed out of trouble when I've been around, but I'd never want to see her angry."'' - [[Aya Foxheart]]
::*''"She'd be kind of cute if she wasn't always throwing scowls or fists my way."'' - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]
::*''"I made a vow to this woman. My life is pledged to her should I fail. I will not."'' - [[Coatleque Crofte]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-07-14T18:11:16Z

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| gender = Female
| race = Roegadyn
| clan = Hellsguard
| citizenship = Residences in Ul'dah and Gridiania
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| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 28
| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
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| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''Intelligence:''' Above average, but not tremendously so, Hornet's intellect has neither created or solved any of her biggest problems. She has received a rigorous education in the 'classic' style with a focus on literature, grammer, rhetoric, and comportment. During her life she has also gained impressive street-smarts that have served her well.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least for a time) and Hornets being on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled somewhat. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Rivienne Delacroux]] - The beautiful and refined Rivienne Delacroux has recently come into Hornet's attention. Hornet is quietly fascinated with the elegant woman who appears to have a wilder side that she keeps well hidden. She enjoys making Rivienne blush every chance she gets.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"When I first met her, her fierce nature intimidated me. But her love for my brother told me there was more. Now... I know there is a loving and tender side to her. She has helped me greatly, and I hope she and I can be like sisters someday."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"Good n' true. I believe tha' statement about her every bit as much as I did th' day I told her tha', despite what she thinks o' herself. She is a fierce warrior an' th' woman I love, Tha' said, stay on her good side."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]
::*''"Honestly, I was intimidated by her at first, but I think she's sweeter than she acts. She's always stayed out of trouble when I've been around, but I'd never want to see her angry."'' - [[Aya Foxheart]]
::*''"She'd be kind of cute if she wasn't always throwing scowls or fists my way."'' - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]
::*''"I made a vow to this woman. My life is pledged to her should I fail. I will not."'' - [[Coatleque Crofte]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-07-12T15:01:02Z

Whittledown: /* Player Character Standings */

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| clan = Hellsguard
| citizenship = Residences in Ul'dah and Gridiania
| stat_1 = Height
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| stat_2 = Weight
| stat_2_value = 265 ponz
| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 28
| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
| stat_6 = Place of Birth
| stat_6_value = Abalathia's Spine
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''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.''

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Character</span></div>==

'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least for a time) and Hornets being on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled somewhat. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Rivienne Delacroux]] - The beautiful and refined Rivienne Delacroux has recently come into Hornet's attention. Hornet is quietly fascinated with the elegant woman who appears to have a wilder side that she keeps well hidden. She enjoys making Rivienne blush every chance she gets.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"When I first met her, her fierce nature intimidated me. But her love for my brother told me there was more. Now... I know there is a loving and tender side to her. She has helped me greatly, and I hope she and I can be like sisters someday."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"Good n' true. I believe tha' statement about her every bit as much as I did th' day I told her tha', despite what she thinks o' herself. She is a fierce warrior an' th' woman I love, Tha' said, stay on her good side."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]
::*''"Honestly, I was intimidated by her at first, but I think she's sweeter than she acts. She's always stayed out of trouble when I've been around, but I'd never want to see her angry."'' - [[Aya Foxheart]]
::*''"She'd be kind of cute if she wasn't always throwing scowls or fists my way."'' - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-07-09T19:07:25Z

Whittledown: /* PC rumors: */

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| gender = Female
| race = Roegadyn
| clan = Hellsguard
| citizenship = Residences in Ul'dah and Gridiania
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| stat_3 = Age
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| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
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''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.''

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Character</span></div>==

'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least for a time) and Hornets being on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled somewhat. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Rivienne Delacroux]] - The beautiful and refined Rivienne Delacroux has recently come into Hornet's attention. Hornet is quietly fascinated with the elegant woman who appears to have a wilder side that she keeps well hidden. She enjoys making Rivienne blush every chance she gets.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"When I first met her, her fierce nature intimidated me. But her love for my brother told me there was more. Now... I know there is a loving and tender side to her. She has helped me greatly, and I hope she and I can be like sisters someday."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"Good n' true. I believe tha' statement about her every bit as much as I did th' day I told her tha', despite what she thinks o' herself. She is a fierce warrior an' th' woman I love, Tha' said, stay on her good side."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]
::*''"Honestly, I was intimidated by her at first, but I think she's sweeter than she acts. She's always stayed out of trouble when I've been around, but I'd never want to see her angry."'' - [[Aya Foxheart]]
::*''"She'd be kind of cute if she wasn't always throwing scowls or fists my way."'' - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Coatleque Crofte

2014-07-07T22:17:47Z

Whittledown: /* PC Rumors */

{{Infobox-character
| name = Coatleque Crofte
| image = 250px-Coatleque_Crofte_2.png
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| imageheight =
| gender = Female
| citizenship = Ul'Dah
| race = Hyur
| clan = Highlander
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 22
| stat_2 = Marital Status
| stat_2_value = Single
| stat_3 = Occupation
| stat_3_value = Paladin, Armorer & Blacksmith
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 11 ilms / 150 ponz
| stat_5 = Nicknames
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte
}}

'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining survivor of her
fishing village from the north. Her life has been hard since the Calamity, but she is slowly working to piece it
back together and raise her station.

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

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

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

On the chance that you catch her off of duty, she is shy and awkward socially. Having to see everyone else's
lives play out before her on a daily bases, she often forgets to have her own. She will only be found in a public
place if she's accompanying someone else. Even then she'll tend to stay at the edge of the crowd and try to
go unnoticed.

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

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- See Background for more detail -

Behind all her pretense, Coatleque has a rather sharp mind. While she started off with nothing due to her
upbringing, the eventual life she was forced into brought great opportunity for her to learn. She taught
herself to read and write in her time alone, learned a few sensual arts such as massage, and how to speak
to the cultural elite of the city. Granted, not much of this helps in her current profession.

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

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

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

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

A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She will not push her
beliefs on others however. She simply does not understand how some could so blatantly ignore the truths that
she feels are so evident in the world around her. She will pray to Menphina the most, in private, as she feels
she has committed some slight against the Lover which has placed a curse upon her life that dooms any meaningful
relationship to fail or be ripped from her.

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

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

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

She shows great mastery of the longsword and can easily pickup technique or adapt style, but she lacks
the self confidence required of an accomplished swordsman. If the fight turns against her quickly, she'll tend
to make more and more glaring mistakes. Otherwise she will fight defensively in style. She can avoid, block,
or parry most attacks, but has trouble landing her own. Her frustrations can easily get the better of her the
longer a fight draws out. (( In dice this translates to +2 on defense, and a cumulative -1 attack penalty
every round to a max of -10 on a D20, or -6 on a D10 ))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">Personal</div>====

Coatleque does not currently have any romantic interest(s). She would say that her chosen profession is not conducive
to such interests at this time. It could just be that she hasn't met the right man yet. In either case, from her
past, she is used to being viewed as only an object and therefore has no experience in a real relationship. She
dare not approach anyone directly and is easily flustered if someone else shows genuine interest.

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

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">PC Friends</div>====

<div style="background: #BEBEBE; margin: 0em 2em; padding: 0.25em; width: 30em;">  (<font style="color: #DC143C;">♥</font> = Romantic Interest, <font style="color: #FF00FF">♥</font> = Sexual Tension, <font style="color: #4B0082">♥</font> = Platonic Care )</div>

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Alveo Soulseeker]]: A sailor, and member of the Maelstrom. He is Jancis's betrothed. Despite some rough starts to their relationship, he has grown into a dependable soldier and skilled lancer. Coatleque trusts him, even if his constant ribbing annoys her.<br/>

<font style="color: #4B0082" size="3">♥</font> [[Jancis Milburga]]: A friend she met while studying conjuration a few years prior. She is the closest thing Coatleque has to family right now, and she loves her like a sister. They have on occasion been mistaken for one another due to their like mannerisms. Coatleque has not seen much of Jancis lately, mostly due to her own duties taking priority over her spare time.<br/>

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Obsidian Hornet]]: A rather elegant and refined Roegadyn woman. She has recently put her trust in the abilities of Ser Crofte to help keep her family from further harm. Trust that Coatleque assures her is not misplaced, and has gone so far as to wager her own life in exchange for.<br />

<font style="color: #FF00FF" size="3">♥</font> [[Tasa Rhyzul]]: A strong, stoic Elezen whom Coatleque met while assisting the Harbingers. Coatleque quickly found herself drawn to the woman's confident attitude, and has developed a sort of girl-crush on her. After a few personal moments together they have found some almost uncanny similarities in their lives. Such common ground may serve to drive them closer in the end. The woman's flirtatious nature has, on more than one occasion, left Coatleque alone and frustrated as she continues to pine for her affections. Her recent duties have conspired to keep the two apart though, and now Coatleque finds herself being drawn towards another.<br/>

<font style="color: #DC143C" size="3">♥</font> [[Warren Castille]]: A Free Paladin and colleague of Coatleque's. They can often be seen together standing watch over the Quicksand. He is Highlander, like her, yet easily towers over her in stature. If there is anyone in Eorzea who would be her match, it is Warren. They are alike in mannerisms, speech, and action. Her personal view of the man has been elevated slightly after observing him fight, and win, at the Grindstone. His being shirtless at the time may or may not have been a factor. Since then she has gone to aid him in his search for missing friends. While their trip was entirely professional, it has still left her feeling closer to the man than she perhaps should.<br />

<font style="color: #4B0082" size="3">♥</font> [[X'Kohu Tia]]</u>: Former (albeit short lived) Crafting Saint of the Harbingers, the two had little interaction until recently. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness.<br/>

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">The Sultansworn</div>====

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Bartolomeo Filangieri]]:  Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. They meet when they can to trade words and catch up on 'business'.<br/>

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Kage Kiryuu]]:  Kage is currently on suspension and serving the Brass Blades. Coatleque sees the man as a drifter, simply doing as he is told with no regard for his own morals. She has tried to make him question his motives in the hopes he will take charge of his life.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Natalie Mcbeef]]:  Natalie is currently on suspension and serving the Brass Blades. She is brash and headstrong. She would make a good leader if not for her dimwittedness. Coatleque may never see eye-to-eye with the woman, but she has tried to appeal to whatever sense of honor the Miqo'te may have in an effort to bring her back to the fold.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Roen Deneith]]:  Roen is currently on suspension and facing desertion charges. What limited exposer Coatleque has had with the girl leaves the impression of a quiet and gentle soul. At the same time she may be too soft for Knighthood. Coatleque has attempted to bolster her convictions in the hopes she will rise to the occasion and prove herself worthy of the title once more.<br />

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">Other Acquaintences</div>====

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Aya Foxheart]]: The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. She never did tell Coatleque her last name, so the Knight simply calls her Miss Aya. Aya has become a trusted source of information in the city due to her profession. She sees and hears things most people would simply pass over.

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Barbarccia Valadis]]: Coatleque does not know much about this woman, and from what she's seen so far that's a good thing. The Miqo'te comes off as very haughty, pushy, even rude. There is a certain tension present whenever they are in the same room together, and is probably best for the both of them that Coatleque can hold her tongue. Coatleque will refer to her as 'Madam Valadis' and indulge her aristocratic attitude, but personally would not shed a tear if the woman was finally put in her place.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Gus Pumpkinweed]]: The fast talking owner of the Piquant Pumpkin. Coatleque met him when she chased off a street rat who was harassing his business dealings outside the Quicksand. He was so impressed that he offered her a job providing security. She hesitantly accepted, more so that she can keep herself busy when not on active duty, than for the pay (which she often neglects to collect).

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Jenzi Einzig]]: A mysterious girl who always wears facial coverings. Coatleque has a poor opinion of the woman due to certain events in their past, but cannot igonre her duties as a Paladin. When the girl contacted her asking for help, the Knight hesitantly agreed. In exchange for protection, Jenzi has agreed to be another contact for Ser Crofte to use for information.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Osric Melkire]]: Chief Flame Sergeant of the Immortal Flames. Coatleque traded her assistance to him for information in another investigation. Recently he has gone missing and most of his contacts have gone quiet over the matter. .

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Otto Vann]]: A wealthy merchant and clothing designer who has made himself a name in Ul'dah. He seems to respect the Knight and always stops to greet her when they pass. She helped him resolve an issue regarding some stolen pants, and in return he made her an exquisite white dress which she wears now whenever possible. Due to his potential ties to the Syndicate, she is hesitant to cross him whenever he requests her opinion on certain matters.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Valirelia Ferox]]: A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Val Nunh]]: Not so much a friend as an acquaintance. Coatleque knows next to nothing about him, save what she unfortunately has to overhear when in the same room. Her first impression was of him and another member discussing their many visits to the brothels of Ul'dah - a conversation which has left her with distaste for them both.<br />

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">Enemies / Rivalries / Those in poor standing</div>====

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Briareus Kurokawa]]: An Ishgardian assassin sent after Jenzi Enzig who's plans were initially stopped by Coatleque. He then returned and accused her of signing the very contract on the woman's life. Coatleque refused to cooperate with the unauthorized investigation of an outsider yet offered to aid him by making her own formal inquiry on his behalf. He refused to compromise and eventually backed down. Coatleque is still on guard for this man as he may try to accost her again with a larger show of force.<br />

<font style="color: #D9D9D9" size="3">♥</font> [[Quentyn Nocturama]]: A common thug who accosted an innocent girl in the streets of Ul'Dah outside the Quicksand. He made bold threats to harm her person and "have my way with her, if you know what I mean..." in the middle of broad daylight. Coatleque stepped in to separate the two and the girl quit the scene while she had the chance. The man was forced to back down when he and his two cronies were quickly outnumbered. Needless to say, Coatleque is always on guard for this man in case he once again threatens to rape someone in the streets.<br />

==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Rumors''</div>==
====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">PC Rumors</div>====

:*<u>[[Warren Castille]]</u>: "If anyone can foster hope in the people that the 'Sworn are on their side, it's her."
:*<u>[[Osric Melkire]]</u>: "The hells must've frozen over, seein' as how Ser Jenlyns finally grew a brain stem, what with pushin' her to the forefront. Green... but competent."
:*<u>[[Oscare Iono]]</u>: "What was it, Wristcleaver? Wristbreaker? Bah, it doesn't matter. If you like your head on your shoulders though, it'd be smart to behave around her."
:*<u>[[L'yhta Mahre]]</u>: "I heard she was in charge of security at half the taverns in Eorzea! You definitely don't want to get on her bad side, at least if you want to get a drink anywhere outside of Mor Dhona!"
:*<u>[[Aya Foxheart]]</u>: "She likes to keep an eye on the Quick Sand, and make sure that no one gets up to any trouble. She's the kind of Sultansworn that they're supposed to be. I trust her."
:*<u>[[X'kohu Tia]]</u>: "Coat's an alright girl, got a good head on her shoulders and a good heart in her chest. Still, if she wants to keep patrolling taverns, she's gotta learn to hold her liquor!"
:*<u>[[Roen Deneith]]</u>: "I had lost faith in my Shield sisters and brothers. Then Ser Crofte offered me her aid. She reminds me why I swore the Oath in the first place."
:*<u>[[Natalie Mcbeef]]</u>: "I always thought the Sultansworn's reputation as a haughty group to be undeserved. That was until I met Ser Crofte."
:*<u>[[Obsidian Hornet]]</u>: "I don't pray often, but I pray for her. She has placed her life in my hands. I wish she hadn't, but it's done. She's better than Ul'dah. The city doesn't deserve her."

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">NPC Rumors</div>====
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>: "Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>: "She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."
:*<u>Random Drunk</u>: "Huh? *hic* eeehhh... get offa my *hic* lawn you kidsh!"
:*<u>Mylla</u>: "She came to us with nothing but a fire in her eyes, I couldn't turn her away. I just hope she learned something here."
:*<u>Jenlyns</u>: "A fine sword arm on that girl. And you'd be hard pressed to find a more loyal soldier. I fear what her lack of confidence may lead to, however."

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

(feel free to edit)

:*"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/>
:*"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/>
:*Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone
:*"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille
:*"Titles change often, Miss. You are what you chose to be. Remember what you are, and title may yet return in time." ~ Advice given to Roen Deneith

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

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

<u><b>Current Plotlines (in Progress):</b></u>
<spoiler>
:*<u>The Road to Redemption</u>:
::*Having acted against her orders now, Coatleque has submitted a lengthy report to her Captain regarding three disgraced Sultansworn. She is currently waiting reprimand for disobedience, but feels her actions were justified as laid out in her documentation. While two of the three seem to be far past saving, she still holds hope for their third."<br />
::*Coatleque went to visit Ser Deneith at her safe house to impart what wisdom she could to the girl, in hopes that she will not succumb to whatever dark thoughts are currently assaulting her. Time will tell if her words carried weight.<br />
::*In an effort to draw pressure away from her three comrades, Coatleque has devised a plan to use the evidence that was once their bane to take official responsibility of the entire investigation. What was once used against the three may yet now be used to save them all if she can maneuver around politics correctly.<br />

:*<u>The Thanks I Get</u>:
::*After saving a girl's life (Jenzi) from a would be assassin (Briareus) in the Quicksand, Coatleque found herself accosted not two bells later that same night by the same assassin and his target. They both accused Coatleque of signing the contract on the woman's life, a charge she vehemently denied before all present. A riot nearly ensued afterwords as Flames, Blades, and Paladins answered her call for support. Still she stood her ground with the law on her side and the Ishgardian backed down when it was clear she (Coatleque) would not submit to his inquisition. Once the crowd had dispersed, it was made known the barmaid (Aya) may have information. She gave Coatleque the names of three disgraced Sultansworn (Natalie, Kage, Roen) who may have forged no less than sixteen contracts on Jenzi's life, if Briareus's accusations are true.<br />
::*Coatleque has been contacted by the assassin once again. Briareus seemed to be after someone he refereed to as Kalas. Before she could react, the man ran off with a comrade. Apparently their quarry had already been caught.<br />
::*Some days later, the Knight was contacted and asked to meet with the mysterious Master Zero. The man has requested her aid in the near future, but seems tight lipped on the details. While she is not about to turn away someone in need, she also cannot pledge help to a cause she does not know. She asked him to contact her once there is something he actually needs her to do other than false hope and promises.<br />
::*Rumor has it, Briareus is still conducting his investigation, and Coatleque's name has been brought up more than once over the past fortnight, though she has not been approached directly.<br />
::*Jenzi Einzig has contact Coatleque to request her aid. In exchange for the odd request of two Sultansworn emblems, Jenzi has agreed to provide Ser Crofte with any information she can overhear while she moves about the city.<br />

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

<u><b>Previous / Finished Plotlines:</b></u>
<spoiler>
:*<u>Paladinhood, or, To Be a Sultansworn</u>:<br />
::*Since pledging her life and blade to the Sultansworn, Coatleque has been taking active guard duty in Ul'dah. A boring start to her career.<br />
::*Coatleque's stalwart defense of the innocents of Ul'Dah are beginning to garner her more support from the populace while she is on duty. Her name seems to be rising quickly through word of mouth.<br />
::*Faced with an ongoing investigation and internal inquiry, the Sultansworn have been left in an awkward position regarding allegations of corruption. With a need to maintain a show of strength to counteract the Monetarists, Jenlyns has quickly promoted his new rising star to replace the Sergeant he had to dismiss recently. Her orders are to maintain her patrols and be the Sworn's face to the public.<br />

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

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

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

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

:*<u>The Piquant Pumpkin</u>:
::*Coatleque accepted a position to provide security at Gus Pumpkinweed's new Cafe during its grand opening.
::*Services were once again rendered as security for the Spooky Lightsday at camp Bluefog.
</spoiler>

Berrod Armstrong

2014-07-07T21:40:45Z

Whittledown: /* PC Rumors */

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==Character==
===General===

[[File:Berrod_Finished_Large.jpg|350px|thumb|left|Berrod at the Silver Bazaar. Artwork done by Liucen/Berrod Armstrong]]

Berrod Armstrong is a crude-mannered street thug who hails from Ul'Dah, seeking means of survival in post-Calamity Eorzea. He suffers from amnesia, quite unable to remember anything about his life before 1574. Despite his memory loss he's resolved to move forward and not look back, forging new friendships and making new enemies along the road to his goals.

===Appearance===

Berrod is a tall and solidly built Highlander male, reaching a proud height of six fulms and five ilms with two hundred and forty-nine ponz of bulky, well-worked muscle. His most distinguishable feature is the shock of red hair that peaks on his head, previously untidy and windswept. Recently he has taken to shaving the sides of his head to maintain a tied tail in the middle. 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.

His name tells no lies, both the Highlander's arms are powerfully muscled and rather large, ending in big calloused hands with scarred knuckles -- a testament to both hard labor and training. He proudly sports a prominent chest, 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.

===Behavior===

Given the enviromnent that he comes from (the streets of Ul'Dah), Berrod has developed a rather crude, rough, violent and short-tempered personality. The man is as easily pleased as he is angered, however, and finds pleasure in simple things such sharing a meal with friends.

When in a good mood, Berrod is often crudely flirtatious and prone to levity, releasing loud and scandalous barks of laughter. As anger takes over he's quick to resort to violence, not caring how imposing his target is. The Highlander is no stranger to obscene language and has no qualms about belting out profanities -- regardless of who is around.

Berrod is also 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.

==Combat==
===General===

Berrod is a registered member of the Pugilist's Guild, though he keeps his involvement with the actual institution to a minimum. His fighting style employs powerful blows delivered with his fists and feet, fuelled by the muscles about his frame. Only recently has the Highlander begun to make use of the aether, training to attain a heightened state which allows him to deliver more devastating blows, lanced with lightning. A great deal of his strength lies in his actual physical strength and endurance, which respectively allow his hits to land harder and let him take more blows. His techniques are self-practiced and a bit sloppy, however, something that any skilled martial artist can take advantage of in a fight.

In a recent 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 does not give him instant control over the destructive abilities they grant.

[[File:Silhouette.png|300px|thumb|left|Berrod has currently mastered the use of three of his chakras, and has been actively training to master the fourth. Artwork by Liucen/Berrod Armstrong]]

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 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 literally cling to him and form a protective layer of sorts. Satisfied with the results, the Highlander moved on to work on his second chakra.

After quite some time and 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 has gained a significant increase in his appetite for physical pleasures such as food, drink, men and women. Curbing his enthusiasm is a challenge, but one he has decided to rise to. Control of his Sacral Chakra has 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 requires him to store aether within it to be expended as healing energy. Once it has been expended, the aether must be stockpiled once more. Typically, it takes Berrod two to three days for his sacral to be ready after being spent.

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 has gained full control over the lightning which he had only been able to occasionally generate before.

One moon after returning from his 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. 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.

Berrod has not yet mastered the Heart; it is a work in progress.

==Tendencies==
===Likes===
::* Food, levity and relaxation among friends.
::* Hard training and sparring; he's always up for a fight whether it's friendly or not.
::* Spending time with his lover -- doing anything, from sparring to the most mundane of tasks such as laundry.

===Dislikes===
::* People who seem to think that they're better than others without proving so first.
::* Weak individuals who would cower helplessly before putting up a fight.
::* Reading.

===Hobbies/Talents===
::* Training and sparring.
::* Participating in the Grindstone Tournament on a weekly basis.
::* Doing maintenance work for buildings and property.

===Other===
::* While often open to practical, constructive criticism, Berrod often loses his temper when his personality is criticized.
::* He's known to keep taking hits and making attempts to get back up to join the fray -- until he passes out.
::* Despite his personality, Berrod is actually very dependable.

==Relationships==
===Family===

Berrod has no surviving family at present, nor does he have any memory of his actual family.

===Friends/Lovers===

[[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.

[[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.

[[Corin Winterborne]] was Berrod's employer at the Spectrum Lounge. The blue-haired Highlander and Berrod often butted heads due to their headstrong nature. After several clashes and wrongs to each other on each side -- some of which ended in blood -- the two came to a basic understanding of one another and became friends. Within that frienship bloomed mutual attraction, something neither of them could rightfully act on on account of their other commitments at the time. Over the next few moons their relationship went through periods of ups and downs, something that Berrod has compared to the Astral and Umbral eras. The pair have not seen much of each other due to life's recent circumstances, but there is no doubt that their dynamic remains the same.

[[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.

[[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.

===Friends/Acquaintances===

[[A'Kon Tia]] was a chance meeting in Western Thanalan. The subsequent tour of Ul'dah he gave to the young Seeker established a friendship between the two. Berrod enjoyed the title of 'Uncle' that A'kon had granted him, and found himself fulfilling that role often -- whether he meant to or not. Currently they both reside at the same Inn at the Silver Bazaar in Thanalan.

[[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.

[[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.

[[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.

[[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.

[[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.

[[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.

[[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.

[[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.

[[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.

[[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.

[[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.

===Enemies===

[[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.

==Rumors==
===Common Rumors===
::* "He left Ul'Dah to go work at some fancy place in La Noscea."
::* "I heard that he spends almost all his time training. You'd think he'd be good by now."
::* "Watch out for that one, he's been around."

===Moderate Rumors===
::* "The man's always in street and bar fights, it's like he can't stop."
::* "He sells himself on the street and pickpockets -- I heard he robs people in alleyways, too."
::* "Saw him smacking around a woman he was with, how weak is that?"

===Rare Rumors===
::* "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."
::* "I heard he's got a bounty on his head. What for? I don't even know."
::* "Don't trust him, he's a murderer."

===PC Rumors===
::* "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." - [[Val Nunh]]
::* "Infuriatingly cocky bastard...knows how to push every button. Berry knows how to get shit done though..." - [[Corin Winterborne]]
::* "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." - [[Kayllen Stormbringer]]
::* "There's no mystery to him! What you see is what you get--and Zindelo finds that to be very refreshing, really." - [[Zindelo Tarantella]]
::* "Not someone you want to fuck with if you value your ability to walk." - [[Oscare Iono]]
::* "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." - [[Obsidian Hornet]]

==History/Timeline==

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

[[File:Berrod as Redhammer.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]

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.

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.

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.

It's been three years since then, and his story is still being written.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Currently Berrod continues to manage the tavern, known as The Bloody Knuckles.

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[[category:Player Character]]

Obsidian Hornet

2014-06-29T22:17:30Z

Whittledown: /* Player Character Standings */

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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least for a time) and Hornets being on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled somewhat. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Rivienne Delacroux]] - The beautiful and refined Rivienne Delacroux has recently come into Hornet's attention. Hornet is quietly fascinated with the elegant woman who appears to have a wilder side that she keeps well hidden. She enjoys making Rivienne blush every chance she gets.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-06-29T22:14:38Z

Whittledown: /* Player Character Standings */

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| caption = A Badass Amongst Ladies, A Lady Amongst Badasses
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| gender = Female
| race = Roegadyn
| clan = Hellsguard
| citizenship = Residences in Ul'dah and Gridiania
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| stat_3_value = 28
| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
| stat_6 = Place of Birth
| stat_6_value = Abalathia's Spine
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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least as far as Hornet is concerned) and Hornets believe that she was on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled considerably. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Rivienne Delacroux]] - The beautiful and refined Rivienne Delacroux has recently come into Hornet's attention. Hornet is quietly fascinated with the elegant woman who appears to have a wilder side that she keeps well hidden. She enjoys making Rivienne blush every chance she gets.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-06-29T22:06:31Z

Whittledown: /* Player Character Standings */

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| gender = Female
| race = Roegadyn
| clan = Hellsguard
| citizenship = Residences in Ul'dah and Gridiania
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| stat_3_value = 28
| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
| stat_6 = Place of Birth
| stat_6_value = Abalathia's Spine
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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell. Hornet has accepted recently that she will not be with Dhemgeim and is fighting to change the love she feels for Dhem from a romantic one into a platonic one.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]] – Tau is someone Hornet has been acquainted with for a long time but is just recently getting to know better. His disappearance and the subsequent situation with Dhemgeim has cooled Hornets opinion of Tau considerably.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least as far as Hornet is concerned) and Hornets believe that she was on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled considerably. She's working hard to try and view Daghbheri as, if not a friend, at least a positive person in her life. She put her word behind Daghbheri and is watching him very closely.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Rivienne Delacroux]] - The beautiful and refined Rivienne Delacroux has recently come into Hornet's attention. Hornet is quietly fascinated with the elegant woman who appears to have a wilder side that she keeps well hidden. She enjoys making Rivienne blush every chance she gets.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[Natalie McBeef]] - Hornet became aware of Natalie as the woman responsible for Roen's capture and torture. While she has not heard either Roen or Gharen express their opinion of Natalie, Hornet is determined to end Natalie at the first clean opportunity.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Natalie Mcbeef

2014-06-26T13:47:49Z

Whittledown: /* PC Rumors */

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WORK IN PROGRESS
==Character==
===General===

Natalie Mcbeef is a friendly, yet battle hardened Miqo'te who resides in the City of Ul'dah. She grew up alone on the streets of Ul'dah after fleeing her tribe. Her rather unique name comes from choosing a hyur name in a fit of teenage rebelliousness, an action she now regrets. Because her upbringing she is culturally distant from the people of her race, and has a dim outlook on most traditional Miqo'te customs. Despite her difficult childhood she has grown to be a proud daughter of Ul'dah, and loves the city dearly despite its faults. In her late teens she trained tirelessly to join the ranks of the Sultansworn, and although she often acts independently these days, she still takes her duties very seriously.

===Appearance===

Natalie is quite tall for a female Miqo'te, taller than many males, and standing eye to eye with some Hyur as well. She is very athletic, with good reflexes and endurance, but still her face is covered with scars from her many wounds. She takes little care in maintaining her appearance, and never wears cosmetics or attempts to trim her bushy eyebrows. Her hair is cropped close and short, in order to prevent an enemy from grabbing onto it. Her most striking feature are her piercing green eyes, which she often uses to stare down the enemies of Ul'dah. She eschews clothes and fashion, and can normally only be seen in her full combat armor, or a lighter set designed for patrolling the city.

===Behavior===

Natalie views herself first and foremost a protector of Ul'dah and it's citizens, and most of her behavior is based around that fact. When she is off duty she is friendly, playful, and warm, however under her warmth lies a core of steel, always ready to defend her city. She frequently questions those who she suspects to be involved in various misdeeds, mixing harsh questions with a friendly demeanor that often puts people off guard. She is often seen hanging around the Quicksand in her off duty hours, where she is quick to strike up a conversation with any that approach her. She is notorious for pushing those around her, trying to make them reach what she sees as their full potential. This process can sometimes be quite dangerous, and her friends curse and praise her in equal measure for such acts.

==Combat==
===General===

Natalie can almost always be seen wielding a sword and shield, and she is out of her element when using other weapons. Her standard fighting style seems to be cautiously offensive, attempting to pressure her opponents and cause them to make mistakes. While she likes fighting, especially in the Arena, she does not like hurting or killing people, and makes every effort to resolve situations without using violence.

==Tendencies==
===Likes===
::* Ale, Rum and Alcohol of any Sort
::* Meeting new people
::* Fighting (Friendly Matches, The Arena, Killing Primals for the 30th time)
::* Keeping the city safe

===Dislikes===
::* Killing or Hurting others, Physically or Emotionally
::* Being lied to
::* Dealing with her feelings
::* People who take advantage of others

===Hobbies/Talents===
::* Fighting
::* Investigating criminal matters
::* Making friends.

===Nicknames===
::* 'Nat' by her friends
::* 'Sultansworn' Often used respectfully, but sometimes said in a sarcastic tone

==Relationships==
===Family===

Natalie has fully distanced herself from her original tribe. Despite that, she's found new family, helping to create an 'Urban' version of a Mi'qote tribe.

===Friends===

Until recently, Natalie's duties had left her little time to spend inside the city, however now that events with the Garleans have calmed down slightly, she has been able to develop a social life within the city. Some people she calls friends are:
(descriptions and links coming soon)

-'''[[Amaderuil Graham]]:''': One of the first people Natalie met after returning from the Garlean campaign, Amad helped the stiff Natalie relax and learn to have fun again.

- '''[[Kage Kiryuu]]:''': Natalie originally found this shy lalafell hiding behind a pillar in the quicksand. Since then she has supervised his training, his trials, and his duties as a Sultansworn. She considers him her greatest friend, and her staunchest ally.

-'''[[Marrow Ochi]]:''': While Natalie was originally dismissive of her Primal origins, the two have grown very close over time, and now Natalie views herself as something of a big sister.

-'''[[C'kayah Tia]]:''': Kayah was the original focus of Natalie's longest and most painful investigation, and throughout it personal feelings developed in between the two. Though since then, they have put each other through enough pain for 10 lifetimes, they only grew closer with time. For a time Natalie called him Nuhn, and built an urban tribe in Ul'dah. They have since split.

-'''[[Salem Nuhn]]''': Natalie often teased Salem for his near constant presence on the quicksand's railings, however as time went on they began to become fast friends. Natalie agrees with his self given title "Master of Relaxation. Though currently Salem has been busy with tribal matters, Natalie still considers him a close friend.

-'''[[User:S'rahvi Khai|S'rahvi Khai]]:''': A close female friend, Natalie and Rahvi have strong affection towards each other, and mutual affection toward C'kayah.

-'''[[Roen Deneith]]:''': Natalie's apprentice of sorts, Roen is calm, collected, and restrained, everything that Natalie is not. Roen often ends up as the voice of reason to Natalie's more reckless actions. Currently Roen is a full fledged sultansworn, and their relationship wavers between familial and professional.

-'''[[Osric Melkire]]:''': This brash flame sergeant has many times been a thorn in Natalie's side. She is not sure of the reason for his emnity, but it certainly isn't because she punched him in the face.

===Enemies===

While Natalie has no specific enemies, she often finds herself at odds with various people during the course of her duties.

==Rumors==
===Common Rumors===
::* 'I heard there's been a sultansworn sniffing around our operation' - Shady Resident
::* 'Ugh.. I always see that one surrounded by men..." - Snooty Woman
::* 'If you ever need help in the city, she's the one you should ask' - Quicksand Patron

===Moderate Rumors===
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===Rare Rumors===
::* "I've heard she lied about being an orphan"
::* "She's a sultansworn, but she's in a relationship with a crime lord... maybe she's just building a case"

===PC Rumors===
(Feel free to edit)
::* "Woe to any who fall under her suspicion. She will not relent until she has either proven you guilty or innocent. And she will use any means necessary to do it." - [[Roen Deneith]]
::* "Tails is probably the best of the sorry lot. She's actually fair, honest and actually interested in justice. But you didn't hear that from me!"~ [[Torken Queb]]
::* "She says otherwise, but she loves attention. You don't get into that position without a taste for it." - [[ Chokho Viqqoh | Uuuh, no one, never mind!]]
::* "She's managed to make a career out of being a walking disaster. For a time I loved her more than I'd ever loved anyone." - [[C'kayah Tia]]
::* "The best thing that ever happened to me was meeting her. My friend, my mentor, my family... I could never ask for more."- [[Kage Kiryuu]]
::* "Sat down to a table t'roll her once. Had Coeurls over Snurbles. Got up with m'metaphorical purse rinsed and m'pride gutted." - [[Osric Melkire]]
::* "Normally I'm of a mind that revenge is a fools game. What that woman has done has made me feel very foolish indeed." - [[Obsidian Hornet]]

==History/Timeline==

==History/Timeline==

Natalie was born 20 years before the battle of carteneau as N'natli M'kbeff, in a small miqo'te tribe to the east of Ul'dah. At the age of 16 she left her tribe, and traveled to Ul'dah, where she lived on the streets for a time. Eventually she before involved in the coliseum, changing her name to something flashier, "Natalie Mcbeef". She fought in the Coliseum for several year, eventually being picked up for her skill by the sultansworn, as they gathered strength to repel Bahamuts fall. Natalie played a minor role in the battle, and spent the next five years guarding Ul'dah and honing her skills. Five years later, she once again went into battle against the Garleans, this time on the front lines, taking part in most of the major conflicts of the war. After the war concluded, she returned to Ul'dah, where she primarily maintains security in the city, although she still ventures out to put down the occasional primal.

==Recent History====Recent History==
(Events are not rigidly attached to a timeframe)

Natalie has been through quite a few events, most of them her own fault. A brief listing follows: \

1) Helped Salem Nuhn exorcise the spirit that had been haunting him since the battle of Carteneau.

2) Was tempered by an artificially constructed primal ([[Marrow Ochi]]), thankfully it was not as thorough as that of a full primal, and was reversed.

3) Joined the Night Blades, helped stop a voidsent that had possessed one of it's members, and was rampaging through the streets of Ul'dah.

4) Was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Sultansworn, began to train apprentices who eventually became full Knights. Past Apprentices: [[Roen Deneith]], [[Kage Kiryuu]], [[Lambert Arkwright]].
Current Apprentice: Aldyet.

5) Was involved in a mission to retrieve a stolen Cerulean core from an Al ahmigan resistance group. Went poorly.

6) Had a long and tumultuous relationship with [[C'kayah Tia]], in which they started a tribe together. It has collapsed since, and Kage Kiryuu has taken up the mantle of leadership from the Tribe.

7) Guarded the Sultana at the Royal Ball, during which a bandit known as Thunder attacked several guests. Pursued Thunder for a time, but she seems to have gone to ground since then.

-- More to Come --

==Annotations==

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

Obsidian Hornet

2014-06-24T17:48:47Z

Whittledown: /* Player Character Standings */

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''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.''

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Character</span></div>==

'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Under other circumstance, Hornet would probably get along fine with Daghbheri. Given their unfortunate position as romantic rivals (at least as far as Hornet is concerned) and Hornets believe that she was on the losing end of that fight Hornet's attitude toward Daghbheri has cooled considerably. While she's not outwardly hostile to him, she is finding it more difficult to be friendly with him.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-06-23T18:06:50Z

Whittledown: /* Player Character Standings */

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| caption = A Badass Amongst Ladies, A Lady Amongst Badasses
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| gender = Female
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| clan = Hellsguard
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| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
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''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.''

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Character</span></div>==

'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Hornet has only recently begun getting to know Dogberry but she is already impressed with what she has seen.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Kaylie Epocan]] - Hornet has taken a special interest in this tiny miqo'te girl. She sees in Kaylie someone who has been handed the worst in life and who deserves love and support to help build herself up. She imagines Kaylie as a little sister and she tries to be the best big sister she can for her.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-06-17T14:14:28Z

Whittledown: /* Player Character Standings */

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| caption = A Badass Amongst Ladies, A Lady Amongst Badasses
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| gender = Female
| race = Roegadyn
| clan = Hellsguard
| citizenship = Residences in Ul'dah and Gridiania
| stat_1 = Height
| stat_1_value = 7'1”
| stat_2 = Weight
| stat_2_value = 265 ponz
| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 28
| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
| stat_6 = Place of Birth
| stat_6_value = Abalathia's Spine
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''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.''

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Character</span></div>==

'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]] – Hornet has only recently begun getting to know Dogberry but she is already impressed with what she has seen.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-06-16T12:33:44Z

Whittledown: /* Player Character Standings */

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| caption = A Badass Amongst Ladies, A Lady Amongst Badasses
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| gender = Female
| race = Roegadyn
| clan = Hellsguard
| citizenship = Residences in Ul'dah and Gridiania
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| stat_2 = Weight
| stat_2_value = 265 ponz
| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 28
| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
| stat_6 = Place of Birth
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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest       <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move. Despite her promise to herself to not lose her head Hornet has been slowly and steadily falling further and further under Dhemgeim's spell.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Dogberry Himalspyr]] – Hornet has only recently begun getting to know Dogberry but she is already impressed with what she has seen.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-06-13T17:53:49Z

Whittledown: /* Player Character Standings */

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| caption = A Badass Amongst Ladies, A Lady Amongst Badasses
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| gender = Female
| race = Roegadyn
| clan = Hellsguard
| citizenship = Residences in Ul'dah and Gridiania
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| stat_1_value = 7'1”
| stat_2 = Weight
| stat_2_value = 265 ponz
| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 28
| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
| stat_6 = Place of Birth
| stat_6_value = Abalathia's Spine
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''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.''

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Character</span></div>==

'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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. Hornet has come to find herself feeling very attracted to Dhem but for some reason is having a little trouble working up the nerve to make a move.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Dogberry Himalspyr]] – Hornet has only recently begun getting to know Dogberry but she is already impressed with what she has seen.

<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
::*''"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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*''"Never have I met a snake filled with so much venom. She'll lure you into her patch of grass and make you think that everything is okay, but the moment you turn your back she'll sink her fangs right into your neck. I'm surprised there has not been a leve issued out by the guild to put that beast down."'' - [[Dennthota Ahtahrmwyn]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Gharen Wolfsong

2014-06-12T19:44:32Z

Whittledown: /* PC rumors: */

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| imagewidth = 350
| caption = The Wolf
| title = "There is no honor without sacrifice, no courage without discipline, no peace without war."
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Ala Mhigan Refugee
| race = Hyur
| clan = Highlander
| stat_1 = Height
| stat_1_value = 6 fulms 5 ilms
| stat_2 = Weight
| stat_2_value = 250 ponz
| stat_3 = Age
| stat_3_value = 25
| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Halone, the fury
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 8th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon,
| stat_6 = Place of Birth
| stat_6_value = Ala Mhigo
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''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.''

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'''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.

''"Wolfsong/'Wilfbroda'"'': A name used to refer to him by [[Siobhain Surtsthalwyn]].

''"Wolf"'': A name used to refer to him by [[Qaeli Varily]].

''"Lobo"'': A name used to refer to him by [[Sila Neve]].

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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 "Warrior's Wolf Knot". His face is regularly unshaven as he doesn't worry much about his looks living in the wilds.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==

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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

(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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

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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 ''"Te prove a point te someone."'' 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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==

=== Likes ===

::*The sound, smell, and feel of rain falling.
::*The heat of battle.
::*Training

=== Dislikes ===

::*Himself
::*Those that would push others around for their own benefit.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">The Wolf</span></div> ===

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'''"The Wolf"''' 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.

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.

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.

Recent events have left Gharen with a severely diminished capability to keep the wolf in check due to severe physical and mental torture.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

'''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.

'''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.

'''[[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.

'''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[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 "Heart of a Coeurl" 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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Brynhilde Wulf]]''' - Gharen finds "Miss Brynhilde" 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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> '''[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> '''[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> '''[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sila Neve]]''' - Gharen met "Miss Sila" 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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[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.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[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.

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===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::*"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!"
::*"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?"
::*"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."

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::*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...
::*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.

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::*"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."
::*"Yeah I remember tha' one. ol' Frostheart beat th' boy almost te death, more'n once I tell ye'."
::*"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."

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

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::*"That wayward 'brother' of mine bears a heavy burden...But as I have told him before: Rivers and seas, Gharen. Rivers and seas." - [[Siobhain Surtsthalwyn]]
::*"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." - [[Jajara Jara]]
::*"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."- [[Roen Deneith]]
::*"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." -[[Erisande Marchand]]
::*"A body like his is wasted fighting for the wrong side. Ala Mhigan? Don't make me laugh." - [[Delial Grimsong]]
::*"If he were but ten cycles older..." - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
::*"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." - [[Obsidian Hornet]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''1552-1557 Ala Mhigo'''

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.

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.

'''1557-1569 Little Ala Mhigo'''

For twelve cycles Gharen lived a tortured existence under the "care" 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.

'''1569-1572 The Wilds'''

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.

((work in progress))

'''1572-Present'''

((work in progress))

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:* 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.
:* Gharen's fighting skills and style is based on [http://youtu.be/c0i88t0Kacs Geralt of Rivia]

== Annotations ==

This Template was created by [[Deirdre Ta'ea]] with additions and Ideas from [[Siobhain Surtsthalwyn]], [[Brynhilde Wulf]], and [[Renaise Galwind]]

Roen Deneith

2014-06-09T17:27:40Z

Whittledown: /* Miscellaneous */

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

Roen is a young woman in her early 20's. She is often seen wearing armor, heavy or medium depending on the environment, and a sword and shield are never far from her side. Her auburn hair is usually tucked under her helm in battle and when she is on active duty, and her lean but toned frame shows evidence of training; she is clearly accustomed to wearing armor most of her days. One prized possession is her armor, gifted to her by a grateful client from her previous employment. She keeps it well oiled and in excellent repair, for she does not own anything else of real worth. She also carries 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "I heard she likes to be tickled by surprise, you should completely walk up and do that to her, she'll love it" -[[Natalie Mcbeef]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She is my sister in all but blood. But in our profession, blood isn't what matters and she's one of the best." - [[Kage Kiryuu]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Naive. A simple question, an easy choice, and she balked at both. Refused. She is too soft for the armor she wears. Misguided sentiment will do her no favors. 'Tis truly a shame." - [[Delial Grimsong]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Deneith, trustworthy? She learnt t'keep her trap shut yet? ...aye, that's what I thought." - [[Osric Melkire]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She is strong, and she is brave. However, I still fear for her. She lives in a place where the strong and the brave get used by those who have more gil and bigger titles." - [[Kiht Jakkya]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Roen is a sweet girl. Kind to a fault and I fear far too trusting for her own good. She saved the man I love and I'll always owe her a debt for that. I'm not sure Ul'dah deserves a girl like Roen Deneith looking out for it." - [[Obsidian Hornet]]

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

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

: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Great heights
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Boats, she gets seasick
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Long tedius studies with books
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Lying and deception
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Bullies
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Corruption

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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing     <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral     <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[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.

: <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>'''[[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.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Erik Mynhier]]''' - The Sultansworn who saved her adopted family two years ago, Roen found him when she first came to Ul'dah and he agreed quickly to become her first paladin mentor. Erik recently 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.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[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.

: <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>'''[[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.

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Isandor Shadowhaven]]''' - A Duskwight noble who joined the Consortium soon after she did, his sharp-tongued demeanor and judgmental disposition made her uneasy at first. But discovering the hardships that his people endured and the circumstances that forced him to seek aid above ground, she has become sympathetic to his cause. 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.

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[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.

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

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[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.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Kiht Jakkya]]''' - Roen met this Keeper Hunter at the Grindstone tournament. While both were quiet-mannered, they began to appreciate each other's knowledge of battle, and soon each other's unobtrusive company. Roen sees something akin to herself in Kiht, a stranger in a new land, walking her path alone, trying to do what is right. In their most recent meeting, Kiht aided Roen in tracking down someone Roen needed to find, and Roen will forever be grateful to her.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[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.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[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.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Obsidian Hornet]]''' - A strong and fierce Roegadyn, Roen recently brought Hornet to Gharen after his rescue, knowing that they used to be lovers. Hornet's affection and loyalties to her brother being made plainly clear, Roen considers Hornet a friend, and a good ally to have at her side. She often falls to embarrassed silence however, when Hornet speaks of her relationship with Gharen.

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[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.

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Qaeli Varily]]''' - Roen sought this silver haired hyur woman out when Gharen disappeared, for her name was one of two he had listed as trusted allies. But in their joint effort to rescue Gharen, they have been at odds, Qaeli's wrath being quick, her tongue cold and cutting regarding Roen's idealism and methods. But Qaeli's fierce loyalty to her brother is something Roen cannot deny, so she has continued to keep Qaeli's company, at least until Gharen recovers. Qaeli has recently gone missing.

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

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This was also when Brenden Deneith, Roen's adoptive father, began to succumb to illness again. Due to being dismissed by her former employer and the rumor that she may be connected with the Syndicate, Roen could not find any employment. This 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. History is purely there for OOC knowledge and is to help create plot development with those I am involved in a storyline with. Same goes for Recent Events and Relationships. If you are interested in taking part, please let me know! And this page will be edited intermittently.

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[[category:Player Character]]

Obsidian Hornet

2014-06-07T21:11:26Z

Whittledown: /* PC rumors: */

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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Dogberry Himalspyr]] – Hornet has only recently begun getting to know Dogberry but she is already impressed with what she has seen.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::*''"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."'' - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-06-07T21:09:13Z

Whittledown: /* Player Character Standings */

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| caption = A Badass Amongst Ladies, A Lady Amongst Badasses
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| gender = Female
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| clan = Hellsguard
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| stat_4 = Patron Deity
| stat_4_value = Nald'thal
| stat_5 = Namesday
| stat_5_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Dogberry Himalspyr]] – Hornet has only recently begun getting to know Dogberry but she is already impressed with what she has seen.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::* "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." - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-06-07T21:08:27Z

Whittledown: /* PC rumors: */

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''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.''

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'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

=== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Player Character Standings</span></div> ===

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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#c8c8c8;"><center>Friends and loved ones</center></div></span></h3>
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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Anais Fluerdevide]] – 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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Dogberry Himalspyr]] – Hornet has only recently begun getting to know Dogberry but she is already impressed with what she has seen.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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]]
::* "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." - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

Obsidian Hornet

2014-06-07T20:51:40Z

Whittledown:

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''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.''

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Character</span></div>==

'''Aliases/Nicknames:'''

''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.

''Hornet'': Among friends she prefers to be known just as Hornet.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Appearance</span></div>==

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

==<div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Behavior</span></div>==
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'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Combat</span></div> ==

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.

'''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.

'''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.

'''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.

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Tendencies</span></div> ==
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=== Likes ===

::*Gil
::*Rich tasting foods
::*Beautiful people and things
::*Talented performers, dancers in particular

=== Dislikes ===

::*Unhygienic people
::*Small insects, midges in particular
::*Crass or boorish people
::*Men who treat women poorly

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Family</span></div> ==

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.
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'''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.

'''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.

'''Siblings:'''

''Winter Shadow'' - Brother, sixteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Steel Shadow'' – Brother, fourteen years older than Hornet. Hornet doesn't know him very well.

''Iron Shadow'' – Brother, ten years older than Hornet. Hornet knows him mostly as her mother’s primary helper and enforcer. Very talented aether user.

''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.

''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.

''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.

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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[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.

<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Anais Fluerdevide]] – 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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Dogberry Himalspyr]] – Hornet has only recently begun getting to know Dogberry but she is already impressed with what she has seen.

<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>[[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.

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== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Rumors</span></div> ==

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Common Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”I can tell you one thing, that woman seems to hate wearing shirts like I hate Garleans.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Moderate Rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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...”''
::* ''”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.”''

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===

::* ''”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.”''
::* ''”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.”

===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===

((Characters I've interacted with free to add))

::*''”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 Fluerdevide]]
::* "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." - [[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">History</span></div> ==

'''Childhood'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Leaving Home'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Lawless Youth'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''The Black Lotus Cartel'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

'''Return From Exile'''
<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

== <div style="padding:5px; border: 2px solid #395c80; background: #0f0e1c; border-radius:15px;"><span style="font-size: 28px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">OOC notes</span></div> ==

:* 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.

== Annotations ==

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!

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Obsidian Hornet

2013-09-05T23:21:05Z

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| caption = Obsidian Hornet, shown here not murdering.
| title = A Badass Amongst Ladies; A Lady Amongst Badasses
| gender = Female
| race = Roegadyn
| clan = Hellsguard
| citizenship = Limsa Lominsa
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = Adult
| stat_2 = Occupation
| stat_2_value = Axe for hire
| stat_3 = Guardian
| stat_3_value = [[Nald'thal, the Trader]]
| stat_4 = Birthdate
| stat_4_value = 28th Sun of the First Umbral Moon
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==Physical & Social Information==
===Basic Information===

Obsidian Hornet (most people just call her Hornet) is a former highway robber and current (semi)legitimate adventurer. She spent most of the last decade working with various crews of ruffians and brigands accosting travelers and merchant caravans. She is not unintelligent but lacks the refinement of thought that a proper education provides.

===Appearance===

'''Height''': 7'3"<br>
'''Weight''': 250lbs<br>
'''Hair''': Pale yellow with streaks of near-white<br>
'''Eyes''': Very dark gray<br>
'''Build''': Tall; Broad; Muscular; Curvaceous<br>
'''Identifying Marks''': She wears face paint that matches the color of her hair in a broad stripe that runs from ear to ear across her eyes.<br>

Hornet is a very tall, powerfully built Roegadyn woman. Despite her well-defined musculature Obsidian is very feminine in her appearance and demeanor. Her facial features are almost delicate with almond-shaped eyes and very feminine lips. Her eyes are accentuated by the band of yellow paint she wears in a stripe across her eyes and the dark eyeliner she uses to make the contrast between the yellow of the paint and her eyes sharper. Her hair is kept fairly short, not even shoulder length, and is swept back over her head. If any strand falls over her face she is quick to put it back in place.<br><br>

===Personality/Demeanor===

Hornet can be a very personable and pleasant woman to be around provided she hasn't been hired to murder you. She is typically very enthusiastic about pretty much everything and has virtually no filter between her brain and mouth. She tends to treat everyone the same and is rarely intentionally cruel in her speech.<br><br>That said, Hornet can be very impatient with people and if things are not going her way she has a tendency to turn on a dime towards being very sharp and intimidating. With her friends though her patience is practically limitless and she is quite warm to and protective of the people she cares about.<br><br>Hornet is a bit of an adrenaline junkie and she lives for rush of adventuring. She relishes any opportunity to prove herself in battle and she enjoys meeting a skilled opponent more than just about anything.<br><br>She's not a brilliant tactician by any means but she has a very predatory mind in battle and formulates wolf-pack style tactics on the fly.

==Combat Skills/Style/History==

Hornet's style of fighting could best be described as unrelenting savagery. She considers her body to be as much a weapon as her axe and is just as likely to smash an enemy with her forehead as take a swipe at them with her axe. She is also a very vocal fighter in that she often laughs at weaker opponents mid-fight. Generally, the tougher the fight, the bluer her language gets and when she is truly tested she has been heard to unleash a torrent of profanity that could make a Serpent Reaver blush.<br><br>

She has no skill with magic to speak of but has skill with many types of weapons. She favors the two-handed axe but also has limited abilities with sword and shield and the cestus.<br><br>

She has been using the axe since she first decided to take arms. She enjoys the power of the axe and the extensive reach she has with it.<br><br>

Hornet picked up the sword and shield combo after hearing about the prowess of the Gladiators of Ul'dah. She has been sorely disappointed. She doesn't care for the swords she has been using and disdainfully refers to them as toothpicks.<br><br>

After growing annoyed with the Gladiators Hornet took up with the Pugilists and has rather enjoyed her time there. Though she hasn't gotten much experience there but is looking forward to learning more<br><br>

Though she hasn't learned anything about Lancers yet she does have admiration for their skills and is planning to pick up the art at some point.

==Character Notes==
===Likes===
::* Beautiful things; clothes, jewelry, people, whatever
::* Fine food and drink
::* Smashing her enemies in the face with her axe

===Dislikes===
::* Getting her clothing dirty or stained. She is very fastidious when out of her armor.
::* Stinky people
::* Being bored

===Hobbies/Talents===
::* She is an expert hair braider
::* She greatly enjoys card games, though she is rarely lucky at them
::* She rarely misses a chance to talk herself up, especially to people she finds attractive

===Fears/Special Notes===
::* She hates sentient oozes/ichors and will do whatever she can to avoid them
::* She is afraid of insects, but only the tiny ones. The huge Auroch sized ones don't bother her but the tiny ones that can get into her armor or be on her without her noticing them freak her out.
::* Lactose intolerant

==Relationships==
===Family===

None that she speaks about.

===Friends===

[[Anais Fleurdevide]] - Anais is an old friend of Hornet's though they never worked together much until recently. Anais reached out to Hornet and enticed her into doing non-criminal work for the first time in her life.

===Enemies===

Given her previous line of work as a person who robs travellers and merchant caravans she probably has a number of people who hate her and wish her ill.

==History/Timeline==

<spoiler>Info will be forthcoming</spoiler>

==Character Addenda==
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<dt><u>''Character Inspirations'':</u>
<dd>- Hair metal from the mid- to late 1980's (e.g. Motley Crue's "Dr. Feelgood", Guns'n'Roses "Appetite for Destruction").
<dd>- The entire catalogue of the Beastie Boys.
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<dt><u>''Your character might know Obsidian Hornet from:''</u>
<dd>- Robbing your character if they were ever a refugee, merchant, or just a traveller. She has a unique look with her dark skin and yellow paint across her eyes so she is fairly well known as a scourge along overland trade routes.
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Sigga Stonebull

2013-08-18T16:01:48Z

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| title = Rates Available Upon Request
| Gender = Male
| citizenship = Currently, [[Ul'dah]] / Formerly of [[Limsa Lominsa]]
| race = Hyur
| clan = Highlander
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 32
| stat_2 = Birthday
| stat_2_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
| stat_3 = Birthplace
| stat_3_value = [[Ala Mhigo]]
| stat_4 = Guardian
| stat_4_value = [[Oschon, the Wanderer]]
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = Bouncer, Muscle for Hire
| stat_6 = Orientation
| stat_6_value = Heterosexual
}}

==<u>The Basics</u>==
''Night had fallen by the time Sigga Stonebull reached the oceanside storehouse. The storehouse was nominally abandoned but in practice was being used by dock-workers as a weigh-station for the goods they stole from their employers and then sold on the gray and black markets. A shoddy attempt at blacking the windows could not conceal a flicker of light from inside. Sigga stepped to the door and spent a moment examining the doorframe before shattering it with a single thunderous kick. The door exploded inward with a crash that was hidden from any prying ears by the breaking of waves nearby.''
===Name===
'''Name:''' Sigga Stonebull<br>
'''Nicknames:''' Sig, Siggy, The Bull<br>
'''Pronunciation:''' Sig-GA (the stress is on the second syllable) Stonebull
===Stats===
'''Height:''' 6'4"<br>
'''Weight:''' 260<br>
'''Build:''' Muscular with broad shoulders and a deep, powerful chest. Sigga's musculature lacks definition but clearly displays tremendous strength.<br>
'''Hair:''' Sigga's hair is ice-white and slightly coarse to the touch. If not bound, as it usually is, Sigga's hair would be rather frizzy and unruly.<br>
'''Eyes:''' Pale gold<br>
'''Skin:''' Dark<br>
'''Scars:''' Sigga has many small, unremarkable scars on his body. The only prominent one he has is an old-looking scar over his right eye the bisects the brow and extends to the upper portion of his right cheek.<br>
'''Other Markings:''' When his work calls for him to intimidate he wears face paint in black consisting of simple smudging lines under his eyes and dots over his left brow. His back is covered by a large, intricately worked black tattoo depicting the gryphon of Ala Mhigo.<br>
===Description===
Sigga Stonebull is a large, powerfully built Highlander Hyur. He carries himself with supreme confidence that is backed up by a towering, muscular physique. Despite his size Sigga only projects an aura of intimidation when it suits him. His smile is easy and shines through his eyes when he's in a good mood. He favors comfortable, loose clothing and shies away from ostentatious dress.
===Personality===
Sigga is a generally pleasant person. Friendly, affable, and good-natured one would have difficulty guessing on first meeting him that Sigga will, for the right price, kill people for money. He is kind to pretty much everyone he meets but if he feels someone is being disrespectful or acting with unwarrented aggression Sigga turns cold shockingly fast. He turns cold, but not necessarily violent. He's a man who it could be said is quick to anger but slow to violence. Women and children are treated with much more patience and leniency by Sigga as he is loathe to turn his temper on either group.
==<u>History</u>==
''The occupants of the storehouse, three Hyur and one Roegadyn, froze in mid-motion as Sigga stepped over the threshold and surveyed the room. Piles of pilfered goods were strewn about the room. The goods ranged from bolts of cotton to masses of uncut jemstones waiting to be appraised. Sigga walked into the room while pulling off his gloves. Spotting a small stove in the corner Sigga gave a nod towards it and spoke in a deep voice that clearly was not intent on entertaining argument, "Well then, put the kettle on. We've a discussion to have, you fellows and I."
===Childhood===
Sigga was born to a widowed mother in Ala Mhigo in the year 1540. He was raised as an only child, his mother never remarried or took another lover. His childhood was fairly typically for a Highlander boy. Concepts such as respect, loyalty, and restraint were drilled in to him on a daily basis by his rather formidable mother. As he grew into a powerful young man he began training in combat and tagged along with guardsmen of Ala Mhigo as they went about their duties. He had aspirations then to become a guard himself, wishing to protect his mother and the city of Ala Mhigo.<br>

===The Fall of Ala Mhigo===
Sigga was 17 when the Garlean Empire descended on Ala Mhigo. He had been away from home when the attack began and by the time he returned his home was little more than rubble. He tried to dig, unwilling to accept his mothers death, but was pulled away by a guardsmen and wound up fleeing the city with many of his countrymen. Without any aim or goal and deeply shaken by the loss of his mother he drifted for some time, eventually coming to settle in the far distant city of Limsa Lominsa.
===Limsa Lominsa===
Sigga spent nearly a decade in Limsa Lominsa working on the docks and focusing on day to day survival. He mostly did manual labor, loading and unloading ships for little pay, but he also did spend some time in the bars of Limsa Lominsa as a bouncer. He had a natural talent for breaking up trouble, usually peacefully, but violently when the situation called for it. After making an impression as something of a tough he began to be approached by people who needed specialized work done by someone with Sigga's stature. Pirates, underworld bosses, merchants, concerned parents, spiteful teenagers, basically anyone who could pay could procure Sigga's services. He wasn't completely mercenary though and there were many jobs that he turned down (in particular he turned down jobs that involved causing harm to women).
===Recent History===
Sigga has begun to travel recently, wandering from city to city doing odd jobs and occasionally settling in for a few weeks at a time. Given the transient nature of his life he became most acquainted with the workers of pubs, inns, and clubs where he often times got work keeping the peace (particularly around festival days).
==<u>Traits</u>==
''Sigga settled himself down on a stool while one of the Hyur fellows prepared a cup of tea for him. He said not a word as he waited, instead he spent his time fixing each of the four men in the storeroom with a stern glare. The Hyur all seemed cowed by his gaze but the Roegadyn projected defiance with his arms folded over his chest and glowering at Sigga. When the kettle began to whistle, Sigga began to speak. "Your employer is disappointed in you boys. Loss is expected in the import/export business but the rate of loss has exceeded the tolerance of your employer. Thank you, son." He nods to the Hyur that has given him his cup of tea. He takes a sip and at that same moment the Roegadyn rushes at him, fist held high.''
===Skills===
'''Combat'''
::* Highly skilled with the great axe, training began in Ala Mhigo and continued throughout his life.
::* Fantastic situational awareness, it is exceptionally difficult to sneak up on him or catch him unawares.
::* Talented with improvised weaponry, a talent grown through a number of bar brawls.<br>
'''Non-Combat'''
::* As a product of necessity he has a fair amount of skill when it comes to basic maintenance of his equipment and personal effects.
::* He takes his food seriously and, as a result, has developed a considerable talent for cooking.
::* Though it doesn't come up often, he has a pleasant if sonorous singing voice.

==<u>Tendencies</u>==
''With a flick of his wrist Sigga throws his tea into the face of the charging Roegadyn. The hot liquid causes the large man to let out a scream of pain and cover his face with his hands. Sigga is on his feet in in an instant and grasps one of the Roegadyn's arms. With practiced skill Sigga delivers a kick to the Roegadyn's knee, forcing him to kneel while Sigga twists the man's arm nearly to the point of breaking.''
===Likes===
::* Fine food, no matter the ingredient or origin of the cuisine. So long as it prepared with skill, Sigga will enjoy it.
::* Peaceful days spent relaxing in the shade.
::* Taking care of people he perceives as weaker than him.

===Dislikes===
::* Bland food.
::* Pointless violence.
::* People who mistreat women.

===Hobbies===
::* Fishing.
::* Watching dancing (specifically, dancing girls).
::* Napping.

==<u>Relationships</u>==
''The Roegadyn clutched his arm and snarled in pain as Sigga tightened his grip and bent it just a tiny bit more toward breaking. Looking at the other three he spoke in a raised, booming voice, "Now your boss likes you lads and so long as you're willing to return the goods and present yourself to him you'll be just fine." He gives a tiny twist of the Roegadyn's arm, causing him to yell, "But you will fall in line!" He looks down at the Roegadyn, "As for you, you're a strong lad but your attitude is shite and quite frankly son, you're a grouser." Sigga savagely snaps the Roegadyn's arm and kicks him to the ground where the large man curls around his now useless appendage. "And I've got no patience for grousers."''
===Family===
Mother: Johanna Whitestag, killed in the sacking of Ala Mhigo
===Friends===
He has several acquaintances accrued during his time in Limsa Lominsa as well as his time spent travelling and working at inns, pubs, and clubs.

[[C'rhisi Tohbei]]: A Miqo'te girl he befriended while working at her club.

===Enemies===
Many and varied. In his line of work as a freelance muscle-for-hire sort he has made unpleasant acquaintance with all sorts of folks. Most of the people who dislike him are benign (ie. without power or resources to go after him) though he did ruffle quite a few pirate and smuggler feathers when he was in Limsa Lominsa.
==<u>OOC Notes</u>==
===Inspiration===
Much of Sigga's character was inspired by the characters of Marv from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sin_City/ Sin City] and Bullet-Tooth Tony from the film [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0208092/?ref_=ttsnd_snd_tt/ Snatch].
===Musical Accompaniment===
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHcKkBWR4Mk/ Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap] by AC/DC <br>
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCWY60hWJec/ Unchained (The Payback/Untouchable)] James Brown & 2Pac <br>
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ8Gtx45Fmc/ The Baddest Man Alive] by The Black Keys (feat. Rza)

==Annotations==

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

[[category:Player Character]]

Sigga Stonebull

2013-08-18T16:01:01Z

Whittledown: /* Traits */

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| Name = Sigga Stonebull
| image = Sigga_Stonebull.jpg
| imagewidth = 250
| caption =
| title = Rates Available Upon Request
| Gender = Male
| citizenship = Currently, [[Ul'dah]] / Formerly of [[Limsa Lominsa]]
| race = Hyur
| clan = Highlander
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 32
| stat_2 = Birthday
| stat_2_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon
| stat_3 = Birthplace
| stat_3_value = [[Ala Mhigo]]
| stat_4 = Guardian
| stat_4_value = [[Oschon, the Wanderer]]
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = Bouncer, Muscle for Hire
| stat_6 = Orientation
| stat_6_value = Heterosexual
}}

==<u>The Basics</u>==
''Night had fallen by the time Sigga Stonebull reached the oceanside storehouse. The storehouse was nominally abandoned but in practice was being used by dock-workers as a weigh-station for the goods they stole from their employers and then sold on the gray and black markets. A shoddy attempt at blacking the windows could not conceal a flicker of light from inside. Sigga stepped to the door and spent a moment examining the doorframe before shattering it with a single thunderous kick. The door exploded inward with a crash that was hidden from any prying ears by the breaking of waves nearby.''
===Name===
'''Name:''' Sigga Stonebull<br>
'''Nicknames:''' Sig, Siggy, The Bull<br>
'''Pronunciation:''' Sig-GA (the stress is on the second syllable) Stonebull
===Stats===
'''Height:''' 6'4"<br>
'''Weight:''' 260<br>
'''Build:''' Muscular with broad shoulders and a deep, powerful chest. Sigga's musculature lacks definition but clearly displays tremendous strength.<br>
'''Hair:''' Sigga's hair is ice-white and slightly coarse to the touch. If not bound, as it usually is, Sigga's hair would be rather frizzy and unruly.<br>
'''Eyes:''' Pale gold<br>
'''Skin:''' Dark<br>
'''Scars:''' Sigga has many small, unremarkable scars on his body. The only prominent one he has is an old-looking scar over his right eye the bisects the brow and extends to the upper portion of his right cheek.<br>
'''Other Markings:''' When his work calls for him to intimidate he wears face paint in black consisting of simple smudging lines under his eyes and dots over his left brow. His back is covered by a large, intricately worked black tattoo depicting the gryphon of Ala Mhigo.<br>
===Description===
Sigga Stonebull is a large, powerfully built Highlander Hyur. He carries himself with supreme confidence that is backed up by a towering, muscular physique. Despite his size Sigga only projects an aura of intimidation when it suits him. His smile is easy and shines through his eyes when he's in a good mood. He favors comfortable, loose clothing and shies away from ostentatious dress.
===Personality===
Sigga is a generally pleasant person. Friendly, affable, and good-natured one would have difficulty guessing on first meeting him that Sigga will, for the right price, kill people for money. He is kind to pretty much everyone he meets but if he feels someone is being disrespectful or acting with unwarrented aggression Sigga turns cold shockingly fast. He turns cold, but not necessarily violent. He's a man who it could be said is quick to anger but slow to violence. Women and children are treated with much more patience and leniency by Sigga as he is loathe to turn his temper on either group.
==<u>History</u>==
''The occupants of the storehouse, three Hyur and one Roegadyn, froze in mid-motion as Sigga stepped over the threshold and surveyed the room. Piles of pilfered goods were strewn about the room. The goods ranged from bolts of cotton to masses of uncut jemstones waiting to be appraised. Sigga walked into the room while pulling off his gloves. Spotting a small stove in the corner Sigga gave a nod towards it and spoke in a deep voice that clearly was not intent on entertaining argument, "Well then, put the kettle on. We've a discussion to have, you fellows and I."
===Childhood===
Sigga was born to a widowed mother in Ala Mhigo in the year 1540. He was raised as an only child, his mother never remarried or took another lover. His childhood was fairly typically for a Highlander boy. Concepts such as respect, loyalty, and restraint were drilled in to him on a daily basis by his rather formidable mother. As he grew into a powerful young man he began training in combat and tagged along with guardsmen of Ala Mhigo as they went about their duties. He had aspirations then to become a guard himself, wishing to protect his mother and the city of Ala Mhigo.<br>

===The Fall of Ala Mhigo===
Sigga was 17 when the Garlean Empire descended on Ala Mhigo. He had been away from home when the attack began and by the time he returned his home was little more than rubble. He tried to dig, unwilling to accept his mothers death, but was pulled away by a guardsmen and wound up fleeing the city with many of his countrymen. Without any aim or goal and deeply shaken by the loss of his mother he drifted for some time, eventually coming to settle in the far distant city of Limsa Lominsa.
===Limsa Lominsa===
Sigga spent nearly a decade in Limsa Lominsa working on the docks and focusing on day to day survival. He mostly did manual labor, loading and unloading ships for little pay, but he also did spend some time in the bars of Limsa Lominsa as a bouncer. He had a natural talent for breaking up trouble, usually peacefully, but violently when the situation called for it. After making an impression as something of a tough he began to be approached by people who needed specialized work done by someone with Sigga's stature. Pirates, underworld bosses, merchants, concerned parents, spiteful teenagers, basically anyone who could pay could procure Sigga's services. He wasn't completely mercenary though and there were many jobs that he turned down (in particular he turned down jobs that involved causing harm to women).
===Recent History===
Sigga has begun to travel recently, wandering from city to city doing odd jobs and occasionally settling in for a few weeks at a time. Given the transient nature of his life he became most acquainted with the workers of pubs, inns, and clubs where he often times got work keeping the peace (particularly around festival days).
==<u>Traits</u>==
''Sigga settled himself down on a stool while one of the Hyur fellows prepared a cup of tea for him. He said not a word as he waited, instead he spent his time fixing each of the four men in the storeroom with a stern glare. The Hyur all seemed cowed by his gaze but the Roegadyn projected defiance with his arms folded over his chest and glowering at Sigga. When the kettle began to whistle, Sigga began to speak. "Your employer is disappointed in you boys. Loss is expected in the import/export business but the rate of loss has exceeded the tolerance of your employer. Thank you, son." He nods to the Hyur that has given him his cup of tea. He takes a sip and at that same moment the Roegadyn rushes at him, fist held high.''
===Skills===
'''Combat'''
::* Highly skilled with the great axe, training began in Ala Mhigo and continued throught his life.
::* Fantastic situational awareness, it is exceptionally difficult to sneak up on him or catch him unawares.
::* Talented with improvised weaponry, a talent grown through a number of bar brawls.<br>
'''Non-Combat'''
::* As a product of necessity he has a fair amount of skill when it comes to basic maintenence of his equipment and personal effects.
::* He takes his food seriously and, as a result, has developed a considerable talent for cooking.
::* Though it doesn't come up often, he has a pleasant if sonorous singing voice.

==<u>Tendencies</u>==
''With a flick of his wrist Sigga throws his tea into the face of the charging Roegadyn. The hot liquid causes the large man to let out a scream of pain and cover his face with his hands. Sigga is on his feet in in an instant and grasps one of the Roegadyn's arms. With practiced skill Sigga delivers a kick to the Roegadyn's knee, forcing him to kneel while Sigga twists the man's arm nearly to the point of breaking.''
===Likes===
::* Fine food, no matter the ingredient or origin of the cuisine. So long as it prepared with skill, Sigga will enjoy it.
::* Peaceful days spent relaxing in the shade.
::* Taking care of people he perceives as weaker than him.

===Dislikes===
::* Bland food.
::* Pointless violence.
::* People who mistreat women.

===Hobbies===
::* Fishing.
::* Watching dancing (specifically, dancing girls).
::* Napping.

==<u>Relationships</u>==
''The Roegadyn clutched his arm and snarled in pain as Sigga tightened his grip and bent it just a tiny bit more toward breaking. Looking at the other three he spoke in a raised, booming voice, "Now your boss likes you lads and so long as you're willing to return the goods and present yourself to him you'll be just fine." He gives a tiny twist of the Roegadyn's arm, causing him to yell, "But you will fall in line!" He looks down at the Roegadyn, "As for you, you're a strong lad but your attitude is shite and quite frankly son, you're a grouser." Sigga savagely snaps the Roegadyn's arm and kicks him to the ground where the large man curls around his now useless appendage. "And I've got no patience for grousers."''
===Family===
Mother: Johanna Whitestag, killed in the sacking of Ala Mhigo
===Friends===
He has several acquaintances accrued during his time in Limsa Lominsa as well as his time spent travelling and working at inns, pubs, and clubs.

[[C'rhisi Tohbei]]: A Miqo'te girl he befriended while working at her club.

===Enemies===
Many and varied. In his line of work as a freelance muscle-for-hire sort he has made unpleasant acquaintance with all sorts of folks. Most of the people who dislike him are benign (ie. without power or resources to go after him) though he did ruffle quite a few pirate and smuggler feathers when he was in Limsa Lominsa.
==<u>OOC Notes</u>==
===Inspiration===
Much of Sigga's character was inspired by the characters of Marv from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sin_City/ Sin City] and Bullet-Tooth Tony from the film [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0208092/?ref_=ttsnd_snd_tt/ Snatch].
===Musical Accompaniment===
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHcKkBWR4Mk/ Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap] by AC/DC <br>
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCWY60hWJec/ Unchained (The Payback/Untouchable)] James Brown & 2Pac <br>
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ8Gtx45Fmc/ The Baddest Man Alive] by The Black Keys (feat. Rza)

==Annotations==

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

[[category:Player Character]]