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| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
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While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Rumors of her 'sordid affair' with the Monetarist Jameson Taeros had permeated the city at one point, until the gates of Ishgard were opened. Jameson disappeared soon afterwords and his house was forclosed upon. Coatleque was reassigned to a remote location by the Sultansworn, described as being "on a mission of national importance". She has not been seen in Thanalan since.<br />
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The name Taeros has come back into light, however, when news of his engagement to Lady Eglantine of Vylbrand was made public. Some time after this it became rumored that a woman bearing Coatleque's likeness was seen washing dishes in Gridania.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Aetheric Affinities=<br />
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Coatleque no longer appears to have any aetheric affinities. Whatever conjuration she knew before can no longer be recalled. Nor can she remember the various barriers and shields she had cast as a Paladin. Whenever she attempts to do so, something she cannot describe prevents her. It is as if there is another will striving against her concentration.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive, ALPHABETICAL, list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Aaros Anduron|Aaros Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"In his eyes, I see the potential future of the Order."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Aaros is the youngest son of house Anduron, and perhaps the most idealistic as a result. While his family sees his desire to join the ranks of the Sultansworn as an opportunity for political maneuvering, Aaros takes his decision with the utmost sincerity. Coatleque has seen his kind of idealism before in other young candidates and can only hope he has the will to maintain it where so many others did not.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| ''"Don't know what I ever saw in him, or why I still think of him."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was enslaved by an Ul'dahn pillowhouse. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Anden Anduron|Anden Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"If such a man as he can find redemption, I believe anyone can."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Anden is the bastard son of House Anduron, and his behavior has been fitting for such. A cruel, sadistic man who delighted in inflicting misery, he was described as the perfect dog by Jameson Taeros. As such, the man was elevated to an officership in the Brass Blades for a time.<br />
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After the murder of Alabrous Tane, Anden sought to take Jaxon Hawk from Coatleque's imprisonment. Even though he had legal grounds for the transfer, Coatleque fought against him when she saw the fear in Jaxon's eyes. Knowing Anden's reputation, and hearing Aaros's pleas, she kept the woman away from him until Tane's murder trial.<br />
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At the trial it was revealed that Anden may have abused Jaxon both persoanlly, and with others. Anden fled the trial and murdured Jaxon's friend in the process. He was later taken into custody by the Brass Blades, and Coatleque took Jaxon and Aaros away to hide for their own protection.<br />
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Anden was later released under Jameson's orders and quietly sent northward where he disappeared. Weeks after, Coatleque managed to find him when she decided to follow-up on a warning against doing so. She found the man had since turned from his previous path to take up Halone's mantle in his own search for attonement. Chosing to respect his wishes, and allow him to continue his servitude, she has told no one back in Ul'dah of his whereabouts. For all intents, the man is now dead.<br />
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It remains to be seen whether or not she made the right choice in sparing him.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Zealot does not even begin to describe her."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| ''"He'll keep his nose clean, if he knows what's good for him."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| ''"I miss her effervescence."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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It has been some time since the two have seen each other as Coatleque is away from the city on orders.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| ''"Why her? How is she trusted over me?"''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
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Brynnalia eventually contacted Coatleque again after Jameson's re-emergence. The news that she was once again working with Coatleque's 'former' love did not go over very well.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| ''"First the coeurl lost its claws, and now its fangs."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. She has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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Delial escaped that setup with her life and the two women have made a tentative truce. Neither one fully trusts the other, but they at least recognize that they are not their true enemies.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| ''"We do not share the same penchant for ripping out one's heart and eating it before them."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
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Since that night, Coatleque has tried to remain professional in Edda's sight. She is still part of a wealthy La Noscean house, and Crofte is still a Sultansworn. She wrote her to warn of pending threats to her life now that Edda is tied to Jameson. Beyond such diplomacy, Coatleque has no further desire to speak with her.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| ''"Somewhere inside that soft, bleeding heart of hers beats the cold, iron heart of a warrior."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
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In exchange for her cooperation with a recent investigation, Coatleque has agreed to help train Evangeline in the art of the sword. Something her previous mentor, Gharen Wolfsong, was doing before his untimely disappeareance.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| ''"It has been so long, I barely remember him."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| ''"I wonder... if his chest is as hard as his face was..."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps one day he may give me the honor of calling him a friend."''<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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She lost touch with Mister North after Jameson's disappearance. Brynnalia Callae recently let slip that the man was working in or around his employ once more, but Coatleque has yet to confirm such a rumor.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| ''"I am not sure which of his lies to believe. Those he spoke before, or these he speaks now."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson Taeros was at one time a wealthy upstart on the Ul'dahn scene, aligned with Monetarist interests. He is a wildly driven man who is not above stooping to underhanded ways of accomplishing his goals. Yet he is shrewed, intelligent, and always careful that none of his dealings can be traced back to himself.<br />
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Coatleque met Jameson through her friend Natalie. Both served the Sultansworn at the time. Natalie was the one who dealt with Jameson's schemes while Coatleque was content to simply follow her orders and assist as necessary to get the job done. Whith Natalie's death, it fell to Coatleque to take up the other role as well. With new purpose, she resolved to take more action befitting her position in the Order rather than being content to sit on the side.<br />
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She decided to get closer to the man to spy on him, both for her own interests and for her friend Roen, whom believed he had ties to a woman who was hunting her. She could not keep her emotions separate from her job, however, and Coatleque became enamored with the man as she learned more about him. Over the course of months they grew unexpectedly closer, and he began to trust her with more details of his past. When the time came that she could have taken what she needed and left, she found that she could not betray him.<br />
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Coatleque stood with Jameson against the pirate Nero Lazarov. While she always maintained this was done out of duty, her heart would have said otherwise. All plans changed, however, when Osric Melkire led an assult on Jameson's personal estate meaning to kill him. Coatleque stood by her love's side and drew steel against some of her closest friends only to watch in horror as Jameson was shot twice by Melkire. The man disappeared that night with no trace but his last word, 'Banurein.'<br />
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The next weeks were spent tracking down any lead she could find as to where Jameson would have gone. His trail led her to Gridania, then Coerthas where she learned he was seen flying to Vylbrand. After arriving back to the islands it was revealed that he was bethrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. The shock of such betrayal of trust drove her back into Coerthas where she aimed to carry out her official orders so she could return to Ul'dah and continue her own life.<br />
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Coatleque has only spoken to Jameson one time since then. While it is clear they still love each other, she is unwilling to challenge his plans or tempt a scandal by interfereing with his betrothal. So she sits in Coerthas, and waits.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| ''"My dearest friend, and as close to any family as I have left."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jaxon Hawk|Jaxon Hawk]]'''<br />
| ''"I know both her fears and her pains. She may never realize this."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jaxon Hawk is the young woman who murdered Alabrous Tane inside the Quicksand at the table across from Coatleque. Her reasoning at the time was unknown. Later it was revealed that Tane had set the woman up to meet Anden Anduron as a client. Anden's treatment of her was deplorable, and she sought revenge.<br />
<br />
Jaxon's murder trial was halted after Anden was revealed to also be a murderer. Coatleque took her and Aaros Anduron away for protection until Anden was captured. She learned that Aaros and Jaxon were also in love at the time, a prospect the family would not take kindly to.<br />
<br />
She has not seen either of them since then, and is not likely to for some time since her assignment to Coerthas.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Much more docile than I remember him..."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
<br />
More recently, Coatleque saw Kage in Ishgard with Delial Grimsong. How the two came to be travelling together she cannot guess, but knowing the history of each it most likely has something to do with Roen.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| ''"We fight for the same side. Our similarities end there."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| ''"I envy the man now, stuck in all that warmth while I freeze in Coerthas."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"So much potential wasted."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
<br />
Koporo later left the Order over frustrations of feeling powerless and the unwillingness of Coatleque to help him in a personal endeavor.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| ''"If only more could retain the same sense of wonder in the world."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She died because of me. Because of my own selfish ... preoccupations."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| ''"Would that his energies were invested in someone else, he may have become a great man."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. <br />
<br />
Coatleque is not aware of his current fate, and believes that Roen may have allowed him to flee to Othard to escape justice.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| ''"And oddly quiet man in an oddly flamboyant uniform."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| ''"If he comes after him again, he will walk away missing more than an arm. If he walks at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
<br />
Once Jameson was revealed to be alive and well, Coatleque tracked down Melkire in his jail cell where he was awaiting court martial. She spoke very briefly with him to try and determine his current intentions towards the man. She did not attend the trial for personal reasons and has not seen Melkire since then.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| ''"I've yet to meet his match. In business OR fashion sense."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| ''"He always seems to have trouble with his rigging. T'is a wonder he can set sail at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She was right. I was wrong. I would admit this to her every day if it could erase what was done."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace.<br />
<br />
Since then, they have spoken only once under the watchful gaze of Halone's statue. Coatleque does not believe Roen wishes to see her again, and has no intention of pressing the issue.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| ''"I often wonder... if the fates had been different, would I have been like her?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She understands what it means to swear an oath. More than can be said of most paladins."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Thaliak's Axe|'Shooey']]'''<br />
| ''"Careful. Once you get him started, the man never stops talking."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| ''"She and Lady Eglantine may get along swimmingly now."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Septima Vitae|Septima Vitae]]'''<br />
| ''"As a priestess of Menphina, she takes her duties quite... literally."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| ''"Despite all rumors to the contrary, Miss Llorn is in fact a person."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Tash Hollbrook|Tash Hollbrook]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps the loosest of canons I have ever met. With the strongest of left hooks."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Vandol Morn|Vandol Morn]]'''<br />
| ''"What in the Twelve hells is a 'chicken wing'?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| ''"The most honest man in Ul'dah that I know."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Next time our blades cross, it will be HE who loses a hand."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
*"No... I really don't know what has become of her. But its not the same city without her..."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kage Kiryuu]]:<br><br />
*"Ser Crofte is missing as well? This is ridiculous..."<br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "I can't believe she slept with him." <br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"When we last spoke, I gave her a warning. That the man she loved would only bring her sorrow in the end. I did not wish to be proven right, but I know she is suffering now. Perhaps... she and I should speak again... and make amends."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
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<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=149499Coatleque Crofte2016-01-13T20:46:47Z<p>Coatleque: </p>
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Rumors of her 'sordid affair' with the Monetarist Jameson Taeros had permeated the city at one point, until the gates of Ishgard were opened. Jameson disappeared soon afterwords and his house was forclosed upon. Coatleque was reassigned to a remote location by the Sultansworn, described as being "on a mission of national importance". She has not been seen in Thanalan since.<br />
<br />
The name Taeros has come back into light, however, when news of his engagement to Lady Eglantine of Vylbrand was made public. Some time after this it became rumored that a woman bearing Coatleque's likeness was seen washing dishes in Gridania.<br />
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<br />
=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
<br />
As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
<br />
The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
<br />
In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
<br />
Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
<br />
Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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<br />
=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
<br />
It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
<br />
Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
<br />
Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
<br />
When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
<br />
She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
<br />
It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
<br />
It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
<br />
Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive, ALPHABETICAL, list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Aaros Anduron|Aaros Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"In his eyes, I see the potential future of the Order."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Aaros is the youngest son of house Anduron, and perhaps the most idealistic as a result. While his family sees his desire to join the ranks of the Sultansworn as an opportunity for political maneuvering, Aaros takes his decision with the utmost sincerity. Coatleque has seen his kind of idealism before in other young candidates and can only hope he has the will to maintain it where so many others did not.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| ''"Don't know what I ever saw in him, or why I still think of him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was enslaved by an Ul'dahn pillowhouse. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Anden Anduron|Anden Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"If such a man as he can find redemption, I believe anyone can."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Anden is the bastard son of House Anduron, and his behavior has been fitting for such. A cruel, sadistic man who delighted in inflicting misery, he was described as the perfect dog by Jameson Taeros. As such, the man was elevated to an officership in the Brass Blades for a time.<br />
<br />
After the murder of Alabrous Tane, Anden sought to take Jaxon Hawk from Coatleque's imprisonment. Even though he had legal grounds for the transfer, Coatleque fought against him when she saw the fear in Jaxon's eyes. Knowing Anden's reputation, and hearing Aaros's pleas, she kept the woman away from him until Tane's murder trial.<br />
<br />
At the trial it was revealed that Anden may have abused Jaxon both persoanlly, and with others. Anden fled the trial and murdured Jaxon's friend in the process. He was later taken into custody by the Brass Blades, and Coatleque took Jaxon and Aaros away to hide for their own protection.<br />
<br />
Anden was later released under Jameson's orders and quietly sent northward where he disappeared. Weeks after, Coatleque managed to find him when she decided to follow-up on a warning against doing so. She found the man had since turned from his previous path to take up Halone's mantle in his own search for attonement. Chosing to respect his wishes, and allow him to continue his servitude, she has told no one back in Ul'dah of his whereabouts. For all intents, the man is now dead.<br />
<br />
It remains to be seen whether or not she made the right choice in sparing him.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Zealot does not even begin to describe her."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| ''"He'll keep his nose clean, if he knows what's good for him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| ''"I miss her effervescence."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
<br />
It has been some time since the two have seen each other as Coatleque is away from the city on orders.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| ''"Why her? How is she trusted over me?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
<br />
Brynnalia eventually contacted Coatleque again after Jameson's re-emergence. The news that she was once again working with Coatleque's 'former' love did not go over very well.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| ''"First the coeurl lost its claws, and now its fangs."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. She has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
<br />
Delial escaped that setup with her life and the two women have made a tentative truce. Neither one fully trusts the other, but they at least recognize that they are not their true enemies.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| ''"We do not share the same penchant for ripping out one's heart and eating it before them."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
<br />
Since that night, Coatleque has tried to remain professional in Edda's sight. She is still part of a wealthy La Noscean house, and Crofte is still a Sultansworn. She wrote her to warn of pending threats to her life now that Edda is tied to Jameson. Beyond such diplomacy, Coatleque has no further desire to speak with her.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| ''"Somewhere inside that soft, bleeding heart of hers beats the cold, iron heart of a warrior."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
<br />
In exchange for her cooperation with a recent investigation, Coatleque has agreed to help train Evangeline in the art of the sword. Something her previous mentor, Gharen Wolfsong, was doing before his untimely disappeareance.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| ''"It has been so long, I barely remember him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| ''"I wonder... if his chest is as hard as his face was..."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps one day he may give me the honor of calling him a friend."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
<br />
She lost touch with Mister North after Jameson's disappearance. Brynnalia Callae recently let slip that the man was working in or around his employ once more, but Coatleque has yet to confirm such a rumor.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| ''"I am not sure which of his lies to believe. Those he spoke before, or these he speaks now."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson Taeros was at one time a wealthy upstart on the Ul'dahn scene, aligned with Monetarist interests. He is a wildly driven man who is not above stooping to underhanded ways of accomplishing his goals. Yet he is shrewed, intelligent, and always careful that none of his dealings can be traced back to himself.<br />
<br />
Coatleque met Jameson through her friend Natalie. Both served the Sultansworn at the time. Natalie was the one who dealt with Jameson's schemes while Coatleque was content to simply follow her orders and assist as necessary to get the job done. Whith Natalie's death, it fell to Coatleque to take up the other role as well. With new purpose, she resolved to take more action befitting her position in the Order rather than being content to sit on the side.<br />
<br />
She decided to get closer to the man to spy on him, both for her own interests and for her friend Roen, whom believed he had ties to a woman who was hunting her. She could not keep her emotions separate from her job, however, and Coatleque became enamored with the man as she learned more about him. Over the course of months they grew unexpectedly closer, and he began to trust her with more details of his past. When the time came that she could have taken what she needed and left, she found that she could not betray him.<br />
<br />
Coatleque stood with Jameson against the pirate Nero Lazarov. While she always maintained this was done out of duty, her heart would have said otherwise. All plans changed, however, when Osric Melkire led an assult on Jameson's personal estate meaning to kill him. Coatleque stood by her love's side and drew steel against some of her closest friends only to watch in horror as Jameson was shot twice by Melkire. The man disappeared that night with no trace but his last word, 'Banurein.'<br />
<br />
The next weeks were spent tracking down any lead she could find as to where Jameson would have gone. His trail led her to Gridania, then Coerthas where she learned he was seen flying to Vylbrand. After arriving back to the islands it was revealed that he was bethrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. The shock of such betrayal of trust drove her back into Coerthas where she aimed to carry out her official orders so she could return to Ul'dah and continue her own life.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has only spoken to Jameson one time since then. While it is clear they still love each other, she is unwilling to challenge his plans or tempt a scandal by interfereing with his betrothal. So she sits in Coerthas, and waits.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| ''"My dearest friend, and as close to any family as I have left."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jaxon Hawk|Jaxon Hawk]]'''<br />
| ''"I know both her fears and her pains. She may never realize this."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jaxon Hawk is the young woman who murdered Alabrous Tane inside the Quicksand at the table across from Coatleque. Her reasoning at the time was unknown. Later it was revealed that Tane had set the woman up to meet Anden Anduron as a client. Anden's treatment of her was deplorable, and she sought revenge.<br />
<br />
Jaxon's murder trial was halted after Anden was revealed to also be a murderer. Coatleque took her and Aaros Anduron away for protection until Anden was captured. She learned that Aaros and Jaxon were also in love at the time, a prospect the family would not take kindly to.<br />
<br />
She has not seen either of them since then, and is not likely to for some time since her assignment to Coerthas.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Much more docile than I remember him..."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
<br />
More recently, Coatleque saw Kage in Ishgard with Delial Grimsong. How the two came to be travelling together she cannot guess, but knowing the history of each it most likely has something to do with Roen.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| ''"We fight for the same side. Our similarities end there."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| ''"I envy the man now, stuck in all that warmth while I freeze in Coerthas."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"So much potential wasted."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
<br />
Koporo later left the Order over frustrations of feeling powerless and the unwillingness of Coatleque to help him in a personal endeavor.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| ''"If only more could retain the same sense of wonder in the world."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She died because of me. Because of my own selfish ... preoccupations."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| ''"Would that his energies were invested in someone else, he may have become a great man."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. <br />
<br />
Coatleque is not aware of his current fate, and believes that Roen may have allowed him to flee to Othard to escape justice.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| ''"And oddly quiet man in an oddly flamboyant uniform."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| ''"If he comes after him again, he will walk away missing more than an arm. If he walks at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
<br />
Once Jameson was revealed to be alive and well, Coatleque tracked down Melkire in his jail cell where he was awaiting court martial. She spoke very briefly with him to try and determine his current intentions towards the man. She did not attend the trial for personal reasons and has not seen Melkire since then.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| ''"I've yet to meet his match. In business OR fashion sense."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| ''"He always seems to have trouble with his rigging. T'is a wonder he can set sail at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She was right. I was wrong. I would admit this to her every day if it could erase what was done."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace.<br />
<br />
Since then, they have spoken only once under the watchful gaze of Halone's statue. Coatleque does not believe Roen wishes to see her again, and has no intention of pressing the issue.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| ''"I often wonder... if the fates had been different, would I have been like her?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She understands what it means to swear an oath. More than can be said of most paladins."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Thaliak's Axe|'Shooey']]'''<br />
| ''"Careful. Once you get him started, the man never stops talking."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| ''"She and Lady Eglantine may get along swimmingly now."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Septima Vitae|Septima Vitae]]'''<br />
| ''"As a priestess of Menphina, she takes her duties quite... literally."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| ''"Despite all rumors to the contrary, Miss Llorn is in fact a person."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Tash Hollbrook|Tash Hollbrook]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps the loosest of canons I have ever met. With the strongest of left hooks."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Vandol Morn|Vandol Morn]]'''<br />
| ''"What in the Twelve hells is a 'chicken wing'?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| ''"The most honest man in Ul'dah that I know."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Next time our blades cross, it will be HE who loses a hand."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
|}<br />
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<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
*"No... I really don't know what has become of her. But its not the same city without her..."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kage Kiryuu]]:<br><br />
*"Ser Crofte is missing as well? This is ridiculous..."<br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "I can't believe she slept with him." <br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"When we last spoke, I gave her a warning. That the man she loved would only bring her sorrow in the end. I did not wish to be proven right, but I know she is suffering now. Perhaps... she and I should speak again... and make amends."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
[[File:Crofte_Sideglance.png|225px|right]]<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
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<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=149498Coatleque Crofte2016-01-13T20:46:17Z<p>Coatleque: </p>
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = It's Complicated<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Rumors of her 'sordid affair' with the Monetarist Jameson Taeros had permeated the city at one point, until the gates of Ishgard were opened. Jameson disappeared soon afterwords and his house was forclosed upon. Coatleque was reassigned to a remote location by the Sultansworn, described as being "on a mission of national importance". She has not been seen in Thanalan since.<br />
<br />
The name Taeros has come back into light, however, when news of his engagement to Lady Eglantine of Vylbrand was made public. Some time after this it became rumored that a woman bearing Coatleque's likeness was seen washing dishes in Gridania.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
<br />
As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
<br />
The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
[[File:Crofte_ByEdda.jpg|250px|right]]<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
<br />
In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
<br />
Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
<br />
Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive, ALPHABETICAL, list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Aaros Anduron|Aaros Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"In his eyes, I see the potential future of the Order."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Aaros is the youngest son of house Anduron, and perhaps the most idealistic as a result. While his family sees his desire to join the ranks of the Sultansworn as an opportunity for political maneuvering, Aaros takes his decision with the utmost sincerity. Coatleque has seen his kind of idealism before in other young candidates and can only hope he has the will to maintain it where so many others did not.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| ''"Don't know what I ever saw in him, or why I still think of him."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was enslaved by an Ul'dahn pillowhouse. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Anden Anduron|Anden Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"If such a man as he can find redemption, I believe anyone can."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Anden is the bastard son of House Anduron, and his behavior has been fitting for such. A cruel, sadistic man who delighted in inflicting misery, he was described as the perfect dog by Jameson Taeros. As such, the man was elevated to an officership in the Brass Blades for a time.<br />
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After the murder of Alabrous Tane, Anden sought to take Jaxon Hawk from Coatleque's imprisonment. Even though he had legal grounds for the transfer, Coatleque fought against him when she saw the fear in Jaxon's eyes. Knowing Anden's reputation, and hearing Aaros's pleas, she kept the woman away from him until Tane's murder trial.<br />
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At the trial it was revealed that Anden may have abused Jaxon both persoanlly, and with others. Anden fled the trial and murdured Jaxon's friend in the process. He was later taken into custody by the Brass Blades, and Coatleque took Jaxon and Aaros away to hide for their own protection.<br />
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Anden was later released under Jameson's orders and quietly sent northward where he disappeared. Weeks after, Coatleque managed to find him when she decided to follow-up on a warning against doing so. She found the man had since turned from his previous path to take up Halone's mantle in his own search for attonement. Chosing to respect his wishes, and allow him to continue his servitude, she has told no one back in Ul'dah of his whereabouts. For all intents, the man is now dead.<br />
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It remains to be seen whether or not she made the right choice in sparing him.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Zealot does not even begin to describe her."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| ''"He'll keep his nose clean, if he knows what's good for him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| ''"I miss her effervescence."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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It has been some time since the two have seen each other as Coatleque is away from the city on orders.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| ''"Why her? How is she trusted over me?"''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
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Brynnalia eventually contacted Coatleque again after Jameson's re-emergence. The news that she was once again working with Coatleque's 'former' love did not go over very well.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| ''"First the coeurl lost its claws, and now its fangs."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. She has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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Delial escaped that setup with her life and the two women have made a tentative truce. Neither one fully trusts the other, but they at least recognize that they are not their true enemies.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| ''"We do not share the same penchant for ripping out one's heart and eating it before them."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
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Since that night, Coatleque has tried to remain professional in Edda's sight. She is still part of a wealthy La Noscean house, and Crofte is still a Sultansworn. She wrote her to warn of pending threats to her life now that Edda is tied to Jameson. Beyond such diplomacy, Coatleque has no further desire to speak with her.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| ''"Somewhere inside that soft, bleeding heart of hers beats the cold, iron heart of a warrior."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
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In exchange for her cooperation with a recent investigation, Coatleque has agreed to help train Evangeline in the art of the sword. Something her previous mentor, Gharen Wolfsong, was doing before his untimely disappeareance.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| ''"It has been so long, I barely remember him."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| ''"I wonder... if his chest is as hard as his face was..."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps one day he may give me the honor of calling him a friend."''<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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She lost touch with Mister North after Jameson's disappearance. Brynnalia Callae recently let slip that the man was working in or around his employ once more, but Coatleque has yet to confirm such a rumor.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| ''"I am not sure which of his lies to believe. Those he spoke before, or these he speaks now."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson Taeros was at one time a wealthy upstart on the Ul'dahn scene, aligned with Monetarist interests. He is a wildly driven man who is not above stooping to underhanded ways of accomplishing his goals. Yet he is shrewed, intelligent, and always careful that none of his dealings can be traced back to himself.<br />
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Coatleque met Jameson through her friend Natalie. Both served the Sultansworn at the time. Natalie was the one who dealt with Jameson's schemes while Coatleque was content to simply follow her orders and assist as necessary to get the job done. Whith Natalie's death, it fell to Coatleque to take up the other role as well. With new purpose, she resolved to take more action befitting her position in the Order rather than being content to sit on the side.<br />
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She decided to get closer to the man to spy on him, both for her own interests and for her friend Roen, whom believed he had ties to a woman who was hunting her. She could not keep her emotions separate from her job, however, and Coatleque became enamored with the man as she learned more about him. Over the course of months they grew unexpectedly closer, and he began to trust her with more details of his past. When the time came that she could have taken what she needed and left, she found that she could not betray him.<br />
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Coatleque stood with Jameson against the pirate Nero Lazarov. While she always maintained this was done out of duty, her heart would have said otherwise. All plans changed, however, when Osric Melkire led an assult on Jameson's personal estate meaning to kill him. Coatleque stood by her love's side and drew steel against some of her closest friends only to watch in horror as Jameson was shot twice by Melkire. The man disappeared that night with no trace but his last word, 'Banurein.'<br />
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The next weeks were spent tracking down any lead she could find as to where Jameson would have gone. His trail led her to Gridania, then Coerthas where she learned he was seen flying to Vylbrand. After arriving back to the islands it was revealed that he was bethrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. The shock of such betrayal of trust drove her back into Coerthas where she aimed to carry out her official orders so she could return to Ul'dah and continue her own life.<br />
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Coatleque has only spoken to Jameson one time since then. While it is clear they still love each other, she is unwilling to challenge his plans or tempt a scandal by interfereing with his betrothal. So she sits in Coerthas, and waits.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| ''"My dearest friend, and as close to any family as I have left."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jaxon Hawk|Jaxon Hawk]]'''<br />
| ''"I know both her fears and her pains. She may never realize this."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jaxon Hawk is the young woman who murdered Alabrous Tane inside the Quicksand at the table across from Coatleque. Her reasoning at the time was unknown. Later it was revealed that Tane had set the woman up to meet Anden Anduron as a client. Anden's treatment of her was deplorable, and she sought revenge.<br />
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Jaxon's murder trial was halted after Anden was revealed to also be a murderer. Coatleque took her and Aaros Anduron away for protection until Anden was captured. She learned that Aaros and Jaxon were also in love at the time, a prospect the family would not take kindly to.<br />
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She has not seen either of them since then, and is not likely to for some time since her assignment to Coerthas.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Much more docile than I remember him..."''<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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More recently, Coatleque saw Kage in Ishgard with Delial Grimsong. How the two came to be travelling together she cannot guess, but knowing the history of each it most likely has something to do with Roen.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| ''"We fight for the same side. Our similarities end there."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| ''"I envy the man now, stuck in all that warmth while I freeze in Coerthas."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"So much potential wasted."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
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Koporo later left the Order over frustrations of feeling powerless and the unwillingness of Coatleque to help him in a personal endeavor.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| ''"If only more could retain the same sense of wonder in the world."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She died because of me. Because of my own selfish ... preoccupations."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| ''"Would that his energies were invested in someone else, he may have become a great man."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. <br />
<br />
Coatleque is not aware of his current fate, and believes that Roen may have allowed him to flee to Othard to escape justice.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| ''"And oddly quiet man in an oddly flamboyant uniform."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| ''"If he comes after him again, he will walk away missing more than an arm. If he walks at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
<br />
Once Jameson was revealed to be alive and well, Coatleque tracked down Melkire in his jail cell where he was awaiting court martial. She spoke very briefly with him to try and determine his current intentions towards the man. She did not attend the trial for personal reasons and has not seen Melkire since then.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| ''"I've yet to meet his match. In business OR fashion sense."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| ''"He always seems to have trouble with his rigging. T'is a wonder he can set sail at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She was right. I was wrong. I would admit this to her every day if it could erase what was done."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace.<br />
<br />
Since then, they have spoken only once under the watchful gaze of Halone's statue. Coatleque does not believe Roen wishes to see her again, and has no intention of pressing the issue.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| ''"I often wonder... if the fates had been different, would I have been like her?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She understands what it means to swear an oath. More than can be said of most paladins."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Thaliak's Axe|'Shooey']]'''<br />
| ''"Careful. Once you get him started, the man never stops talking."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| ''"She and Lady Eglantine may get along swimmingly now."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Septima Vitae|Septima Vitae]]'''<br />
| ''"As a priestess of Menphina, she takes her duties quite... literally."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| ''"Despite all rumors to the contrary, Miss Llorn is in fact a person."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Tash Hollbrook|Tash Hollbrook]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps the loosest of canons I have ever met. With the strongest of left hooks."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Vandol Morn|Vandol Morn]]'''<br />
| ''"What in the Twelve hells is a 'chicken wing'?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| ''"The most honest man in Ul'dah that I know."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Next time our blades cross, it will be HE who loses a hand."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
*"No... I really don't know what has become of her. But its not the same city without her..."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kage Kiryuu]]:<br><br />
*"Ser Crofte is missing as well? This is ridiculous..."<br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "I can't believe she slept with him." <br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"When we last spoke, I gave her a warning. That the man she loved would only bring her sorrow in the end. I did not wish to be proven right, but I know she is suffering now. Perhaps... she and I should speak again... and make amends."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=136523Coatleque Crofte2015-11-18T21:18:20Z<p>Coatleque: </p>
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = It's Complicated<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive, ALPHABETICAL, list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Aaros Anduron|Aaros Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"In his eyes, I see the potential future of the Order."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Aaros is the youngest son of house Anduron, and perhaps the most idealistic as a result. While his family sees his desire to join the ranks of the Sultansworn as an opportunity for political maneuvering, Aaros takes his decision with the utmost sincerity. Coatleque has seen his kind of idealism before in other young candidates and can only hope he has the will to maintain it where so many others did not.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| ''"Don't know what I ever saw in him, or why I still think of him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was enslaved by an Ul'dahn pillowhouse. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Anden Anduron|Anden Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"If such a man as he can find redemption, I believe anyone can."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Anden is the bastard son of House Anduron, and his behavior has been fitting for such. A cruel, sadistic man who delighted in inflicting misery, he was described as the perfect dog by Jameson Taeros. As such, the man was elevated to an officership in the Brass Blades for a time.<br />
<br />
After the murder of Alabrous Tane, Anden sought to take Jaxon Hawk from Coatleque's imprisonment. Even though he had legal grounds for the transfer, Coatleque fought against him when she saw the fear in Jaxon's eyes. Knowing Anden's reputation, and hearing Aaros's pleas, she kept the woman away from him until Tane's murder trial.<br />
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At the trial it was revealed that Anden may have abused Jaxon both persoanlly, and with others. Anden fled the trial and murdured Jaxon's friend in the process. He was later taken into custody by the Brass Blades, and Coatleque took Jaxon and Aaros away to hide for their own protection.<br />
<br />
Anden was later released under Jameson's orders and quietly sent northward where he disappeared. Weeks after, Coatleque managed to find him when she decided to follow-up on a warning against doing so. She found the man had since turned from his previous path to take up Halone's mantle in his own search for attonement. Chosing to respect his wishes, and allow him to continue his servitude, she has told no one back in Ul'dah of his whereabouts. For all intents, the man is now dead.<br />
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It remains to be seen whether or not she made the right choice in sparing him.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Zealot does not even begin to describe her."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| ''"He'll keep his nose clean, if he knows what's good for him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| ''"I miss her effervescence."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
<br />
It has been some time since the two have seen each other as Coatleque is away from the city on orders.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| ''"Why her? How is she trusted over me?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
<br />
Brynnalia eventually contacted Coatleque again after Jameson's re-emergence. The news that she was once again working with Coatleque's 'former' love did not go over very well.<br />
|}<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| ''"First the coeurl lost its claws, and now its fangs."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. She has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
<br />
Delial escaped that setup with her life and the two women have made a tentative truce. Neither one fully trusts the other, but they at least recognize that they are not their true enemies.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| ''"We do not share the same penchant for ripping out one's heart and eating it before them."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
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Since that night, Coatleque has tried to remain professional in Edda's sight. She is still part of a wealthy La Noscean house, and Crofte is still a Sultansworn. She wrote her to warn of pending threats to her life now that Edda is tied to Jameson. Beyond such diplomacy, Coatleque has no further desire to speak with her.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| ''"Somewhere inside that soft, bleeding heart of hers beats the cold, iron heart of a warrior."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
<br />
In exchange for her cooperation with a recent investigation, Coatleque has agreed to help train Evangeline in the art of the sword. Something her previous mentor, Gharen Wolfsong, was doing before his untimely disappeareance.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| ''"It has been so long, I barely remember him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| ''"I wonder... if his chest is as hard as his face was..."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps one day he may give me the honor of calling him a friend."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
<br />
She lost touch with Mister North after Jameson's disappearance. Brynnalia Callae recently let slip that the man was working in or around his employ once more, but Coatleque has yet to confirm such a rumor.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| ''"I am not sure which of his lies to believe. Those he spoke before, or these he speaks now."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson Taeros was at one time a wealthy upstart on the Ul'dahn scene, aligned with Monetarist interests. He is a wildly driven man who is not above stooping to underhanded ways of accomplishing his goals. Yet he is shrewed, intelligent, and always careful that none of his dealings can be traced back to himself.<br />
<br />
Coatleque met Jameson through her friend Natalie. Both served the Sultansworn at the time. Natalie was the one who dealt with Jameson's schemes while Coatleque was content to simply follow her orders and assist as necessary to get the job done. Whith Natalie's death, it fell to Coatleque to take up the other role as well. With new purpose, she resolved to take more action befitting her position in the Order rather than being content to sit on the side.<br />
<br />
She decided to get closer to the man to spy on him, both for her own interests and for her friend Roen, whom believed he had ties to a woman who was hunting her. She could not keep her emotions separate from her job, however, and Coatleque became enamored with the man as she learned more about him. Over the course of months they grew unexpectedly closer, and he began to trust her with more details of his past. When the time came that she could have taken what she needed and left, she found that she could not betray him.<br />
<br />
Coatleque stood with Jameson against the pirate Nero Lazarov. While she always maintained this was done out of duty, her heart would have said otherwise. All plans changed, however, when Osric Melkire led an assult on Jameson's personal estate meaning to kill him. Coatleque stood by her love's side and drew steel against some of her closest friends only to watch in horror as Jameson was shot twice by Melkire. The man disappeared that night with no trace but his last word, 'Banurein.'<br />
<br />
The next weeks were spent tracking down any lead she could find as to where Jameson would have gone. His trail led her to Gridania, then Coerthas where she learned he was seen flying to Vylbrand. After arriving back to the islands it was revealed that he was bethrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. The shock of such betrayal of trust drove her back into Coerthas where she aimed to carry out her official orders so she could return to Ul'dah and continue her own life.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has only spoken to Jameson one time since then. While it is clear they still love each other, she is unwilling to challenge his plans or tempt a scandal by interfereing with his betrothal. So she sits in Coerthas, and waits.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| ''"My dearest friend, and as close to any family as I have left."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jaxon Hawk|Jaxon Hawk]]'''<br />
| ''"I know both her fears and her pains. She may never realize this."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jaxon Hawk is the young woman who murdered Alabrous Tane inside the Quicksand at the table across from Coatleque. Her reasoning at the time was unknown. Later it was revealed that Tane had set the woman up to meet Anden Anduron as a client. Anden's treatment of her was deplorable, and she sought revenge.<br />
<br />
Jaxon's murder trial was halted after Anden was revealed to also be a murderer. Coatleque took her and Aaros Anduron away for protection until Anden was captured. She learned that Aaros and Jaxon were also in love at the time, a prospect the family would not take kindly to.<br />
<br />
She has not seen either of them since then, and is not likely to for some time since her assignment to Coerthas.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Much more docile than I remember him..."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
<br />
More recently, Coatleque saw Kage in Ishgard with Delial Grimsong. How the two came to be travelling together she cannot guess, but knowing the history of each it most likely has something to do with Roen.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| ''"We fight for the same side. Our similarities end there."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| ''"I envy the man now, stuck in all that warmth while I freeze in Coerthas."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"So much potential wasted."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
<br />
Koporo later left the Order over frustrations of feeling powerless and the unwillingness of Coatleque to help him in a personal endeavor.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| ''"If only more could retain the same sense of wonder in the world."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She died because of me. Because of my own selfish ... preoccupations."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| ''"Would that his energies were invested in someone else, he may have become a great man."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. <br />
<br />
Coatleque is not aware of his current fate, and believes that Roen may have allowed him to flee to Othard to escape justice.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| ''"And oddly quiet man in an oddly flamboyant uniform."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| ''"If he comes after him again, he will walk away missing more than an arm. If he walks at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
<br />
Once Jameson was revealed to be alive and well, Coatleque tracked down Melkire in his jail cell where he was awaiting court martial. She spoke very briefly with him to try and determine his current intentions towards the man. She did not attend the trial for personal reasons and has not seen Melkire since then.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| ''"I've yet to meet his match. In business OR fashion sense."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| ''"He always seems to have trouble with his rigging. T'is a wonder he can set sail at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She was right. I was wrong. I would admit this to her every day if it could erase what was done."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace.<br />
<br />
Since then, they have spoken only once under the watchful gaze of Halone's statue. Coatleque does not believe Roen wishes to see her again, and has no intention of pressing the issue.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| ''"I often wonder... if the fates had been different, would I have been like her?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She understands what it means to swear an oath. More than can be said of most paladins."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Thaliak's Axe|'Shooey']]'''<br />
| ''"Careful. Once you get him started, the man never stops talking."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| ''"She and Lady Eglantine may get along swimmingly now."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Septima Vitae|Septima Vitae]]'''<br />
| ''"As a priestess of Menphina, she takes her duties quite... literally."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| ''"Despite all rumors to the contrary, Miss Llorn is in fact a person."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Tash Hollbrook|Tash Hollbrook]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps the loosest of canons I have ever met. With the strongest of left hooks."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Vandol Morn|Vandol Morn]]'''<br />
| ''"What in the Twelve hells is a 'chicken wing'?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| ''"The most honest man in Ul'dah that I know."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Next time our blades cross, it will be HE who loses a hand."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
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<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=129090Coatleque Crofte2015-10-15T21:46:40Z<p>Coatleque: /* Relationships */</p>
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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<br />
=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
<br />
As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
<br />
The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
</div><br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
<br />
In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
<br />
Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
<br />
Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
<br />
It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
<br />
Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
<br />
Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
<br />
When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
<br />
She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
<br />
It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
<br />
It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive, ALPHABETICAL, list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Aaros Anduron|Aaros Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"In his eyes, I see the potential future of the Order."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Aaros is the youngest son of house Anduron, and perhaps the most idealistic as a result. While his family sees his desire to join the ranks of the Sultansworn as an opportunity for political maneuvering, Aaros takes his decision with the utmost sincerity. Coatleque has seen his kind of idealism before in other young candidates and can only hope he has the will to maintain it where so many others did not.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| ''"Don't know what I ever saw in him, or why I still think of him."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was enslaved by an Ul'dahn pillowhouse. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Anden Anduron|Anden Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"If such a man as he can find redemption, I believe anyone can."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Anden is the bastard son of House Anduron, and his behavior has been fitting for such. A cruel, sadistic man who delighted in inflicting misery, he was described as the perfect dog by Jameson Taeros. As such, the man was elevated to an officership in the Brass Blades for a time.<br />
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After the murder of Alabrous Tane, Anden sought to take Jaxon Hawk from Coatleque's imprisonment. Even though he had legal grounds for the transfer, Coatleque fought against him when she saw the fear in Jaxon's eyes. Knowing Anden's reputation, and hearing Aaros's pleas, she kept the woman away from him until Tane's murder trial.<br />
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At the trial it was revealed that Anden may have abused Jaxon both persoanlly, and with others. Anden fled the trial and murdured Jaxon's friend in the process. He was later taken into custody by the Brass Blades, and Coatleque took Jaxon and Aaros away to hide for their own protection.<br />
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Anden was later released under Jameson's orders and quietly sent northward where he disappeared. Weeks after, Coatleque managed to find him when she decided to follow-up on a warning against doing so. She found the man had since turned from his previous path to take up Halone's mantle in his own search for attonement. Chosing to respect his wishes, and allow him to continue his servitude, she has told no one back in Ul'dah of his whereabouts. For all intents, the man is now dead.<br />
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It remains to be seen whether or not she made the right choice in sparing him.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Zealot does not even begin to describe her."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| ''"He'll keep his nose clean, if he knows what's good for him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| ''"I miss her effervescence."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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It has been some time since the two have seen each other as Coatleque is away from the city on orders.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| ''"Why her? How is she trusted over me?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
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Brynnalia eventually contacted Coatleque again after Jameson's re-emergence. The news that she was once again working with Coatleque's 'former' love did not go over very well.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| ''"First the coeurl lost its claws, and now its fangs."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. She has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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Delial escaped that setup with her life and the two women have made a tentative truce. Neither one fully trusts the other, but they at least recognize that they are not their true enemies.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| ''"We do not share the same penchant for ripping out one's heart and eating it before them."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
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Since that night, Coatleque has tried to remain professional in Edda's sight. She is still part of a wealthy La Noscean house, and Crofte is still a Sultansworn. She wrote her to warn of pending threats to her life now that Edda is tied to Jameson. Beyond such diplomacy, Coatleque has no further desire to speak with her.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| ''"Somewhere inside that soft, bleeding heart of hers beats the cold, iron heart of a warrior."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
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In exchange for her cooperation with a recent investigation, Coatleque has agreed to help train Evangeline in the art of the sword. Something her previous mentor, Gharen Wolfsong, was doing before his untimely disappeareance.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| ''"It has been so long, I barely remember him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| ''"I wonder... if his chest is as hard as his face was..."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps one day he may give me the honor of calling him a friend."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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She lost touch with Mister North after Jameson's disappearance. Brynnalia Callae recently let slip that the man was working in or around his employ once more, but Coatleque has yet to confirm such a rumor.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| ''"I am not sure which of his lies to believe. Those he spoke before, or these he speaks now."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson Taeros was at one time a wealthy upstart on the Ul'dahn scene, aligned with Monetarist interests. He is a wildly driven man who is not above stooping to underhanded ways of accomplishing his goals. Yet he is shrewed, intelligent, and always careful that none of his dealings can be traced back to himself.<br />
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Coatleque met Jameson through her friend Natalie. Both served the Sultansworn at the time. Natalie was the one who dealt with Jameson's schemes while Coatleque was content to simply follow her orders and assist as necessary to get the job done. Whith Natalie's death, it fell to Coatleque to take up the other role as well. With new purpose, she resolved to take more action befitting her position in the Order rather than being content to sit on the side.<br />
<br />
She decided to get closer to the man to spy on him, both for her own interests and for her friend Roen, whom believed he had ties to a woman who was hunting her. She could not keep her emotions separate from her job, however, and Coatleque became enamored with the man as she learned more about him. Over the course of months they grew unexpectedly closer, and he began to trust her with more details of his past. When the time came that she could have taken what she needed and left, she found that she could not betray him.<br />
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Coatleque stood with Jameson against the pirate Nero Lazarov. While she always maintained this was done out of duty, her heart would have said otherwise. All plans changed, however, when Osric Melkire led an assult on Jameson's personal estate meaning to kill him. Coatleque stood by her love's side and drew steel against some of her closest friends only to watch in horror as Jameson was shot twice by Melkire. The man disappeared that night with no trace but his last word, 'Banurein.'<br />
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The next weeks were spent tracking down any lead she could find as to where Jameson would have gone. His trail led her to Gridania, then Coerthas where she learned he was seen flying to Vylbrand. After arriving back to the islands it was revealed that he was bethrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. The shock of such betrayal of trust drove her back into Coerthas where she aimed to carry out her official orders so she could return to Ul'dah and continue her own life.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has only spoken to Jameson one time since then. While it is clear they still love each other, she is unwilling to challenge his plans or tempt a scandal by interfereing with his betrothal. So she sits in Coerthas, and waits.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| ''"My dearest friend, and as close to any family as I have left."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jaxon Hawk|Jaxon Hawk]]'''<br />
| ''"I know both her fears and her pains. She may never realize this."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jaxon Hawk is the young woman who murdered Alabrous Tane inside the Quicksand at the table across from Coatleque. Her reasoning at the time was unknown. Later it was revealed that Tane had set the woman up to meet Anden Anduron as a client. Anden's treatment of her was deplorable, and she sought revenge.<br />
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Jaxon's murder trial was halted after Anden was revealed to also be a murderer. Coatleque took her and Aaros Anduron away for protection until Anden was captured. She learned that Aaros and Jaxon were also in love at the time, a prospect the family would not take kindly to.<br />
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She has not seen either of them since then, and is not likely to for some time since her assignment to Coerthas.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Much more docile than I remember him..."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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More recently, Coatleque saw Kage in Ishgard with Delial Grimsong. How the two came to be travelling together she cannot guess, but knowing the history of each it most likely has something to do with Roen.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| ''"We fight for the same side. Our similarities end there."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| ''"I envy the man now, stuck in all that warmth while I freeze in Coerthas."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"So much potential wasted."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
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Koporo later left the Order over frustrations of feeling powerless and the unwillingness of Coatleque to help him in a personal endeavor.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| ''"If only more could retain the same sense of wonder in the world."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She died because of me. Because of my own selfish ... preoccupations."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| ''"Would that his energies were invested in someone else, he may have become a great man."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. <br />
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Coatleque is not aware of his current fate, and believes that Roen may have allowed him to flee to Othard to escape justice.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| ''"And oddly quiet man in an oddly flamboyant uniform."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| ''"If he comes after him again, he will walk away missing more than an arm. If he walks at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
<br />
Once Jameson was revealed to be alive and well, Coatleque tracked down Melkire in his jail cell where he was awaiting court martial. She spoke very briefly with him to try and determine his current intentions towards the man. She did not attend the trial for personal reasons and has not seen Melkire since then.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| ''"I've yet to meet his match. In business OR fashion sense."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| ''"He always seems to have trouble with his rigging. T'is a wonder he can set sail at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She was right. I was wrong. I would admit this to her every day if it could erase what was done."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace.<br />
<br />
Since then, they have spoken only once under the watchful gaze of Halone's statue. Coatleque does not believe Roen wishes to see her again, and has no intention of pressing the issue.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| ''"I often wonder... if the fates had been different, would I have been like her?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She understands what it means to swear an oath. More than can be said of most paladins."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Thaliak's Axe|'Shooey']]'''<br />
| ''"Careful. Once you get him started, the man never stops talking."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| ''"She and Lady Eglantine may get along swimmingly now."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Septima Vitae|Septima Vitae]]'''<br />
| ''"As a priestess of Menphina, she takes her duties quite... literally."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| ''"Despite all rumors to the contrary, Miss Llorn is in fact a person."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Tash Hollbrook|Tash Hollbrook]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps the loosest of canons I have ever met. With the strongest of left hooks."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Vandol Morn|Vandol Morn]]'''<br />
| ''"What in the Twelve hells is a 'chicken wing'?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| ''"The most honest man in Ul'dah that I know."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Next time our blades cross, it will be HE who loses a hand."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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</div><br />
===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Quotes=<br />
[[File:Crofte_Sideglance.png|225px|right]]<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive, ALPHABETICAL, list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Aaros Anduron|Aaros Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"In his eyes, I see the potential future of the Order."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Aaros is the youngest son of house Anduron, and perhaps the most idealistic as a result. While his family sees his desire to join the ranks of the Sultansworn as an opportunity for political maneuvering, Aaros takes his decision with the utmost sincerity. Coatleque has seen his kind of idealism before in other young candidates and can only hope he has the will to maintain it where so many others did not.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| ''"Don't know what I ever saw in him, or why I still think of him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was enslaved by an Ul'dahn pillowhouse. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Anden Anduron|Anden Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"If such a man as he can find redemption, I believe anyone can."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Anden is the bastard son of House Anduron, and his behavior has been fitting for such. A cruel, sadistic man who delighted in inflicting misery, he was described as the perfect dog by Jameson Taeros. As such, the man was elevated to an officership in the Brass Blades for a time.<br />
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After the murder of Alabrous Tane, Anden sought to take Jaxon Hawk from Coatleque's imprisonment. Even though he had legal grounds for the transfer, Coatleque fought against him when she saw the fear in Jaxon's eyes. Knowing Anden's reputation, and hearing Aaros's pleas, she kept the woman away from him until Tane's murder trial.<br />
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At the trial it was revealed that Anden may have abused Jaxon both persoanlly, and with others. Anden fled the trial and murdured Jaxon's friend in the process. He was later taken into custody by the Brass Blades, and Coatleque took Jaxon and Aaros away to hide for their own protection.<br />
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Anden was later released under Jameson's orders and quietly sent northward where he disappeared. Weeks after, Coatleque managed to find him when she decided to follow-up on a warning against doing so. She found the man had since turned from his previous path to take up Halone's mantle in his own search for attonement. Chosing to respect his wishes, and allow him to continue his servitude, she has told no one back in Ul'dah of his whereabouts. For all intents, the man is now dead.<br />
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It remains to be seen whether or not she made the right choice in sparing him.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Zealot does not even begin to describe her."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| ''"He'll keep his nose clean, if he knows what's good for him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| ''"I miss her effervescence."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
<br />
It has been some time since the two have seen each other as Coatleque is away from the city on orders.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| ''"Why her? How is she trusted over me?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
<br />
Brynnalia eventually contacted Coatleque again after Jameson's re-emergence. The news that she was once again working with Coatleque's 'former' love did not go over very well.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| ''"First the coeurl lost its claws, and now its fangs."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. She has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
<br />
Delial escaped that setup with her life and the two women have made a tentative truce. Neither one fully trusts the other, but they at least recognize that they are not their true enemies.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| ''"We do not share the same penchant for ripping out one's heart and eating it before them."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
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Since that night, Coatleque has tried to remain professional in Edda's sight. She is still part of a wealthy La Noscean house, and Crofte is still a Sultansworn. She wrote her to warn of pending threats to her life now that Edda is tied to Jameson. Beyond such diplomacy, Coatleque has no further desire to speak with her.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| ''"Somewhere inside that soft, bleeding heart of hers beats the cold, iron heart of a warrior."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
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In exchange for her cooperation with a recent investigation, Coatleque has agreed to help train Evangeline in the art of the sword. Something her previous mentor, Gharen Wolfsong, was doing before his untimely disappeareance.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| ''"It has been so long, I barely remember him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| ''"I wonder... if his chest is as hard as his face was..."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps one day he may give me the honor of calling him a friend."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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She lost touch with Mister North after Jameson's disappearance. Brynnalia Callae recently let slip that the man was working in or around his employ once more, but Coatleque has yet to confirm such a rumor.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| ''"I am not sure which of his lies to believe. Those he spoke before, or these he speaks now."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson Taeros was at one time a wealthy upstart on the Ul'dahn scene, aligned with Monetarist interests. He is a wildly driven man who is not above stooping to underhanded ways of accomplishing his goals. Yet he is shrewed, intelligent, and always careful that none of his dealings can be traced back to himself.<br />
<br />
Coatleque met Jameson through her friend Natalie. Both served the Sultansworn at the time. Natalie was the one who dealt with Jameson's schemes while Coatleque was content to simply follow her orders and assist as necessary to get the job done. Whith Natalie's death, it fell to Coatleque to take up the other role as well. With new purpose, she resolved to take more action befitting her position in the Order rather than being content to sit on the side.<br />
<br />
She decided to get closer to the man to spy on him, both for her own interests and for her friend Roen, whom believed he had ties to a woman who was hunting her. She could not keep her emotions separate from her job, however, and Coatleque became enamored with the man as she learned more about him. Over the course of months they grew unexpectedly closer, and he began to trust her with more details of his past. When the time came that she could have taken what she needed and left, she found that she could not betray him.<br />
<br />
Coatleque stood with Jameson against the pirate Nero Lazarov. While she always maintained this was done out of duty, her heart would have said otherwise. All plans changed, however, when Osric Melkire led an assult on Jameson's personal estate meaning to kill him. Coatleque stood by her love's side and drew steel against some of her closest friends only to watch in horror as Jameson was shot twice by Melkire. The man disappeared that night with no trace but his last word, 'Banurein.'<br />
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The next weeks were spent tracking down any lead she could find as to where Jameson would have gone. His trail led her to Gridania, then Coerthas where she learned he was seen flying to Vylbrand. After arriving back to the islands it was revealed that he was bethrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. The shock of such betrayal of trust drove her back into Coerthas where she aimed to carry out her official orders so she could return to Ul'dah and continue her own life.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has only spoken to Jameson one time since then. While it is clear they still love each other, she is unwilling to challenge his plans or tempt a scandal by interfereing with his betrothal. So she sits in Coerthas, and waits.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| ''"My dearest friend, and as close to any family as I have left."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jaxon Hawk|Jaxon Hawk]]'''<br />
| ''"I know both her fears and her pains. She may never realize this."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jaxon Hawk is the young woman who murdered Alabrous Tane inside the Quicksand at the table across from Coatleque. Her reasoning at the time was unknown. Later it was revealed that Tane had set the woman up to meet Anden Anduron as a client. Anden's treatment of her was deplorable, and she sought revenge.<br />
<br />
Jaxon's murder trial was halted after Anden was revealed to also be a murderer. Coatleque took her and Aaros Anduron away for protection until Anden was captured. She learned that Aaros and Jaxon were also in love at the time, a prospect the family would not take kindly to.<br />
<br />
She has not seen either of them since then, and is not likely to for some time since her assignment to Coerthas.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Much more docile than I remember him..."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
<br />
More recently, Coatleque saw Kage in Ishgard with Delial Grimsong. How the two came to be travelling together she cannot guess, but knowing the history of each it most likely has something to do with Roen.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| ''"We fight for the same side. Our similarities end there."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| ''"I envy the man now, stuck in all that warmth while I freeze in Coerthas."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"So much potential wasted."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
<br />
Koporo later left the Order over frustrations of feeling powerless and the unwillingness of Coatleque to help him in a personal endeavor.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| ''"If only more could retain the same sense of wonder in the world."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She died because of me. Because of my own selfish ... preoccupations."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| ''"Would that his energies were invested in someone else, he may have become a great man."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. <br />
<br />
Coatleque is not aware of his current fate, and believes that Roen may have allowed him to flee to Othard to escape justice.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| ''"And oddly quiet man in an oddly flamboyant uniform."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| ''"If he comes after him again, he will walk away missing more than an arm. If he walks at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| ''"I've yet to meet his match. In business OR fashion sense."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| ''"He always seems to have trouble with his rigging. T'is a wonder he can set sail at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She was right. I was wrong. I would admit this to her every day if it could erase what was done."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace.<br />
<br />
Since then, they have spoken only once under the watchful gaze of Halone's statue. Coatleque does not believe Roen wishes to see her again, and has no intention of pressing the issue.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| ''"I often wonder... if the fates had been different, would I have been like her?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She understands what it means to swear an oath. More than can be said of most paladins."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Thaliak's Axe|'Shooey']]'''<br />
| ''"Careful. Once you get him started, the man never stops talking."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| ''"She and Lady Eglantine may get along swimmingly now."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Septima Vitae|Septima Vitae]]'''<br />
| ''"As a priestess of Menphina, she takes her duties quite... literally."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| ''"Despite all rumors to the contrary, Miss Llorn is in fact a person."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Tash Hollbrook|Tash Hollbrook]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps the loosest of canons I have ever met. With the strongest of left hooks."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Vandol Morn|Vandol Morn]]'''<br />
| ''"What in the Twelve hells is a 'chicken wing'?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| ''"The most honest man in Ul'dah that I know."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Next time our blades cross, it will be HE who loses a hand."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
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"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<br />
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"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
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"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
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"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
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"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
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<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=128830Coatleque Crofte2015-10-14T02:02:11Z<p>Coatleque: /* Relationships */ Lots more updates</p>
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
<br />
The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
<br />
In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
<br />
Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
<br />
Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
<br />
Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive, ALPHABETICAL, list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Aaros Anduron|Aaros Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"In his eyes, I see the potential future of the Order."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Aaros is the youngest son of house Anduron, and perhaps the most idealistic as a result. While his family sees his desire to join the ranks of the Sultansworn as an opportunity for political maneuvering, Aaros takes his decision with the utmost sincerity. Coatleque has seen his kind of idealism before in other young candidates and can only hope he has the will to maintain it where so many others did not.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| ''"Don't know what I ever saw in him, or why I still think of him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was enslaved by an Ul'dahn pillowhouse. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Anden Anduron|Anden Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"If such a man as he can find redemption, I believe anyone can."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Anden is the bastard son of House Anduron, and his behavior has been fitting for such. A cruel, sadistic man who delighted in inflicting misery, he was described as the perfect dog by Jameson Taeros. As such, the man was elevated to an officership in the Brass Blades for a time.<br />
<br />
After the murder of Alabrous Tane, Anden sought to take Jaxon Hawk from Coatleque's imprisonment. Even though he had legal grounds for the transfer, Coatleque fought against him when she saw the fear in Jaxon's eyes. Knowing Anden's reputation, and hearing Aaros's pleas, she kept the woman away from him until Tane's murder trial.<br />
<br />
At the trial it was revealed that Anden may have abused Jaxon both persoanlly, and with others. Anden fled the trial and murdured Jaxon's friend in the process. He was later taken into custody by the Brass Blades, and Coatleque took Jaxon and Aaros away to hide for their own protection.<br />
<br />
Anden was later released under Jameson's orders and quietly sent northward where he disappeared. Weeks after, Coatleque managed to find him when she decided to follow-up on a warning against doing so. She found the man had since turned from his previous path to take up Halone's mantle in his own search for attonement. Chosing to respect his wishes, and allow him to continue his servitude, she has told no one back in Ul'dah of his whereabouts. For all intents, the man is now dead.<br />
<br />
It remains to be seen whether or not she made the right choice in sparing him.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Zealot does not even begin to describe her."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| ''"He'll keep his nose clean, if he knows what's good for him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| ''"I miss her effervescence."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
<br />
It has been some time since the two have seen each other as Coatleque is away from the city on orders.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| ''"Why her? How is she trusted over me?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
<br />
Brynnalia eventually contacted Coatleque again after Jameson's re-emergence. The news that she was once again working with Coatleque's 'former' love did not go over very well.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| ''"First the coeurl lost its claws, and now its fangs."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. She has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
<br />
Delial escaped that setup with her life and the two women have made a tentative truce. Neither one fully trusts the other, but they at least recognize that they are not their true enemies.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| ''"We do not share the same penchant for ripping out one's heart and eating it before them."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
<br />
Since that night, Coatleque has tried to remain professional in Edda's sight. She is still part of a wealthy La Noscean house, and Crofte is still a Sultansworn. She wrote her to warn of pending threats to her life now that Edda is tied to Jameson. Beyond such diplomacy, Coatleque has no further desire to speak with her.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| ''"Somewhere inside that soft, bleeding heart of hers beats the cold, iron heart of a warrior."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
<br />
In exchange for her cooperation with a recent investigation, Coatleque has agreed to help train Evangeline in the art of the sword. Something her previous mentor, Gharen Wolfsong, was doing before his untimely disappeareance.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| ''"It has been so long, I barely remember him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| ''"I wonder... if his chest is as hard as his face was..."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps one day he may give me the honor of calling him a friend."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
<br />
She lost touch with Mister North after Jameson's disappearance. Brynnalia Callae recently let slip that the man was working in or around his employ once more, but Coatleque has yet to confirm such a rumor.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| ''"I am not sure which of his lies to believe. Those he spoke before, or these he speaks now."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson Taeros was at one time a wealthy upstart on the Ul'dahn scene, aligned with Monetarist interests. He is a wildly driven man who is not above stooping to underhanded ways of accomplishing his goals. Yet he is shrewed, intelligent, and always careful that none of his dealings can be traced back to himself.<br />
<br />
Coatleque met Jameson through her friend Natalie. Both served the Sultansworn at the time. Natalie was the one who dealt with Jameson's schemes while Coatleque was content to simply follow her orders and assist as necessary to get the job done. Whith Natalie's death, it fell to Coatleque to take up the other role as well. With new purpose, she resolved to take more action befitting her position in the Order rather than being content to sit on the side.<br />
<br />
She decided to get closer to the man to spy on him, both for her own interests and for her friend Roen, whom believed he had ties to a woman who was hunting her. She could not keep her emotions separate from her job, however, and Coatleque became enamored with the man as she learned more about him. Over the course of months they grew unexpectedly closer, and he began to trust her with more details of his past. When the time came that she could have taken what she needed and left, she found that she could not betray him.<br />
<br />
Coatleque stood with Jameson against the pirate Nero Lazarov. While she always maintained this was done out of duty, her heart would have said otherwise. All plans changed, however, when Osric Melkire led an assult on Jameson's personal estate meaning to kill him. Coatleque stood by her love's side and drew steel against some of her closest friends only to watch in horror as Jameson was shot twice by Melkire. The man disappeared that night with no trace but his last word, 'Banurein.'<br />
<br />
The next weeks were spent tracking down any lead she could find as to where Jameson would have gone. His trail led her to Gridania, then Coerthas where she learned he was seen flying to Vylbrand. After arriving back to the islands it was revealed that he was bethrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. The shock of such betrayal of trust drove her back into Coerthas where she aimed to carry out her official orders so she could return to Ul'dah and continue her own life.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has only spoken to Jameson one time since then. While it is clear they still love each other, she is unwilling to challenge his plans or tempt a scandal by interfereing with his betrothal. So she sits in Coerthas, and waits.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| ''"My dearest friend, and as close to any family as I have left."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jaxon Hawk|Jaxon Hawk]]'''<br />
| ''"I know both her fears and her pains. She may never realize this."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jaxon Hawk is the young woman who murdered Alabrous Tane inside the Quicksand at the table across from Coatleque. Her reasoning at the time was unknown. Later it was revealed that Tane had set the woman up to meet Anden Anduron as a client. Anden's treatment of her was deplorable, and she sought revenge.<br />
<br />
Jaxon's murder trial was halted after Anden was revealed to also be a murderer. Coatleque took her and Aaros Anduron away for protection until Anden was captured. She learned that Aaros and Jaxon were also in love at the time, a prospect the family would not take kindly to.<br />
<br />
She has not seen either of them since then, and is not likely to for some time since her assignment to Coerthas.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Much more docile than I remember him..."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
<br />
More recently, Coatleque saw Kage in Ishgard with Delial Grimsong. How the two came to be travelling together she cannot guess, but knowing the history of each it most likely has something to do with Roen.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| ''"We fight for the same side. Our similarities end there."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| ''"I envy the man now, stuck in all that warmth while I freeze in Coerthas."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"So much potential wasted."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
<br />
Koporo later left the Order over frustrations of feeling powerless and the unwillingness of Coatleque to help him in a personal endeavor.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| ''"If only more could retain the same sense of wonder in the world."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She died because of me. Because of my own selfish ... preoccupations."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| ''"Would that his energies were invested in someone else, he may have become a great man."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. <br />
<br />
Coatleque is not aware of his current fate, and believes that Roen may have allowed him to flee to Othard to escape justice.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| ''"And oddly quiet man in an oddly flamboyant uniform."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| ''"If he comes after him again, he will walk away missing more than an arm. If he walks at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| ''"I've yet to meet his match. In business OR fashion sense."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| ''"He always seems to have trouble with his rigging. T'is a wonder he can set sail at all."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She was right. I was wrong. I would admit this to her every day if it could erase what was done."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace.<br />
<br />
Since then, they have spoken only once under the watchful gaze of Halone's statue. Coatleque does not believe Roen wishes to see her again, and has no intention of pressing the issue.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| ''"I often wonder... if the fates had been different, would I have been like her?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"She understands what it means to swear an oath. More than can be said of most paladins."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| ''"She and Lady Eglantine may get along swimmingly now."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Septima Vitae|Septima Vitae]]'''<br />
| ''"As a priestess of Menphina, she takes her duties quite... literally."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| ''"Despite all rumors to the contrary, Miss Llorn is in fact a person."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Tash Hollbrook|Tash Hollbrook]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps the loosest of canons I have ever met. With the strongest of left hooks."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Vandol Morn|Vandol Morn]]'''<br />
| ''"What in the Twelve hells is a 'chicken wing'?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | -Placeholder-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| ''"The most honest man in Ul'dah that I know."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Next time our blades cross, it will be HE who loses a hand."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
|}<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
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<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=128806Coatleque Crofte2015-10-14T01:04:41Z<p>Coatleque: /* Relationships */ Updates</p>
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
<br />
As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
<br />
The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
<br />
In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
<br />
Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
<br />
Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
<br />
It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
<br />
Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
<br />
Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive, ALPHABETICAL, list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Aaros Anduron|Aaros Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"In his eyes, I see the potential future of the Order."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Aaros is the youngest son of house Anduron, and perhaps the most idealistic as a result. While his family sees his desire to join the ranks of the Sultansworn as an opportunity for political maneuvering, Aaros takes his decision with the utmost sincerity. Coatleque has seen his kind of idealism before in other young candidates and can only hope he has the will to maintain it where so many others did not.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| ''"Don't know what I ever saw in him, or why I still think of him."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was enslaved by an Ul'dahn pillowhouse. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Anden Anduron|Anden Anduron]]'''<br />
| ''"If such a man as he can find redemption, I believe anyone can."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Anden is the bastard son of House Anduron, and his behavior has been fitting for such. A cruel, sadistic man who delighted in inflicting misery, he was described as the perfect dog by Jameson Taeros. As such, the man was elevated to an officership in the Brass Blades for a time.<br />
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After the murder of Alabrous Tane, Anden sought to take Jaxon Hawk from Coatleque's imprisonment. Even though he had legal grounds for the transfer, Coatleque fought against him when she saw the fear in Jaxon's eyes. Knowing Anden's reputation, and hearing Aaros's pleas, she kept the woman away from him until Tane's murder trial.<br />
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At the trial it was revealed that Anden may have abused Jaxon both persoanlly, and with others. Anden fled the trial and murdured Jaxon's friend in the process. He was later taken into custody by the Brass Blades, and Coatleque took Jaxon and Aaros away to hide for their own protection.<br />
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Anden was later released under Jameson's orders and quietly sent northward where he disappeared. Weeks after, Coatleque managed to find him when she decided to follow-up on a warning against doing so. She found the man had since turned from his previous path to take up Halone's mantle in his own search for attonement. Chosing to respect his wishes, and allow him to continue his servitude, she has told no one back in Ul'dah of his whereabouts. For all intents, the man is now dead.<br />
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It remains to be seen whether or not she made the right choice in sparing him.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Zealot does not even begin to describe her."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| ''"He'll keep his nose clean, if he knows what's good for him."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| ''"I miss her effervescence."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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It has been some time since the two have seen each other as Coatleque is away from the city on orders.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| ''"Why her? How is she trusted over me?"''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
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Brynnalia eventually contacted Coatleque again after Jameson's re-emergence. The news that she was once again working with Coatleque's 'former' love did not go over very well.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| ''"First the coeurl lost its claws, and now its fangs."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. She has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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Delial escaped that setup with her life and the two women have made a tentative truce. Neither one fully trusts the other, but they at least recognize that they are not their true enemies.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| ''"We do not share the same penchant for ripping out one's heart and eating it before them."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
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Since that night, Coatleque has tried to remain professional in Edda's sight. She is still part of a wealthy La Noscean house, and Crofte is still a Sultansworn. She wrote her to warn of pending threats to her life now that Edda is tied to Jameson. Beyond such diplomacy, Coatleque has no further desire to speak with her.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| ''"Somewhere inside that soft, bleeding heart of hers beats the cold, iron heart of a warrior."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
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In exchange for her cooperation with a recent investigation, Coatleque has agreed to help train Evangeline in the art of the sword. Something her previous mentor, Gharen Wolfsong, was doing before his untimely disappeareance.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| ''"It has been so long, I barely remember him."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| ''"I wonder... if his chest is as hard as his face was..."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| ''"Perhaps one day he may give me the honor of calling him a friend."''<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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She lost touch with Mister North after Jameson's disappearance. Brynnalia Callae recently let slip that the man was working in or around his employ once more, but Coatleque has yet to confirm such a rumor.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| ''"I am not sure which of his lies to believe. Those he spoke before, or these he speaks now."''<br />
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| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson Taeros was at one time a wealthy upstart on the Ul'dahn scene, aligned with Monetarist interests. He is a wildly driven man who is not above stooping to underhanded ways of accomplishing his goals. Yet he is shrewed, intelligent, and always careful that none of his dealings can be traced back to himself.<br />
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Coatleque met Jameson through her friend Natalie. Both served the Sultansworn at the time. Natalie was the one who dealt with Jameson's schemes while Coatleque was content to simply follow her orders and assist as necessary to get the job done. Whith Natalie's death, it fell to Coatleque to take up the other role as well. With new purpose, she resolved to take more action befitting her position in the Order rather than being content to sit on the side.<br />
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She decided to get closer to the man to spy on him, both for her own interests and for her friend Roen, whom believed he had ties to a woman who was hunting her. She could not keep her emotions separate from her job, however, and Coatleque became enamored with the man as she learned more about him. Over the course of months they grew unexpectedly closer, and he began to trust her with more details of his past. When the time came that she could have taken what she needed and left, she found that she could not betray him.<br />
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Coatleque stood with Jameson against the pirate Nero Lazarov. While she always maintained this was done out of duty, her heart would have said otherwise. All plans changed, however, when Osric Melkire led an assult on Jameson's personal estate meaning to kill him. Coatleque stood by her love's side and drew steel against some of her closest friends only to watch in horror as Jameson was shot twice by Melkire. The man disappeared that night with no trace but his last word, 'Banurein.'<br />
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The next weeks were spent tracking down any lead she could find as to where Jameson would have gone. His trail led her to Gridania, then Coerthas where she learned he was seen flying to Vylbrand. After arriving back to the islands it was revealed that he was bethrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. The shock of such betrayal of trust drove her back into Coerthas where she aimed to carry out her official orders so she could return to Ul'dah and continue her own life.<br />
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Coatleque has only spoken to Jameson one time since then. While it is clear they still love each other, she is unwilling to challenge his plans or tempt a scandal by interfereing with his betrothal. So she sits in Coerthas, and waits.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely |}<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Unknown<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path. His career may be doomed if he cannot keep his emotions under control.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Free-Spirit<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Deceased<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dead<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. Coatleque is not aware of his current fate.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Lurking<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Fabulous<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace. They have not spoken or seen each other since.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Free Paladin<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
[[File:Crofte_Sideglance.png|225px|right]]<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
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While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| ''"Don't know what I ever saw in him, or why I still think of him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was enslaved by an Ul'dahn pillowhouse. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Zealot does not even begin to describe her."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| ''"He'll keep his nose clean, if he knows what's good for him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
|}<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| ''"I miss her effervescence."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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It has been some time since the two have seen each other as Coatleque is away from the city on orders.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| ''"Why her? How is she trusted over me?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
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Brynnalia eventually contacted Coatleque again after Jameson's re-emergence. The news that she was once again working with Coatleque's 'former' love did not go over very well.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| ''"First the coeurl lost its claws, and now its fangs."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. She has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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Delial escaped that setup with her life and the two women have made a tentative truce. Neither one fully trusts the other, but they at least recognize that they are not their true enemies.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| ''"We do not share the same penchant for ripping out one's heart and eating it before them."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
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Since that night, Coatleque has tried to remain professional in Edda's sight. She is still part of a wealthy La Noscean house, and Crofte is still a Sultansworn. She wrote her to warn of pending threats to her life now that Edda is tied to Jameson. Beyond such diplomacy, Coatleque has no further desire to speak with her.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| ''"Somewhere inside that soft, bleeding heart of hers beats the cold, iron heart of a warrior."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
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In exchange for her cooperation with a recent investigation, Coatleque has agreed to help train Evangeline in the art of the sword. Something her previous mentor, Gharen Wolfsong, was doing before his untimely disappeareance.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| ''"It has been so long, I barely remember him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| ''"I wonder... if his chest is as hard as his face was..."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Who cares? Certainly not me...<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Just as they were truly drawing close to each other, Jameson disappeared with no trace or hint to where. After spending weeks tracking him, he was finally revealed to be alive in La Noscea, and now betrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. Coatleque left him there mired in his current schemes and has not spoken to him since.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely |}<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path. His career may be doomed if he cannot keep his emotions under control.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. Coatleque is not aware of his current fate.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace. They have not spoken or seen each other since.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Free Paladin<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
<br />
</div><br />
===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=128701Coatleque Crofte2015-10-13T20:17:33Z<p>Coatleque: /* Relationships */ Updates</p>
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
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While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| ''"Don't know what I ever saw in him, or why I still think of him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was enslaved by an Ul'dahn pillowhouse. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Zealot does not even begin to describe her."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| ''"He'll keep his nose clean, if he knows what's good for him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| ''"I miss her effervescence."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
<br />
It has been some time since the two have seen each other as Coatleque is away from the city on orders.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| ''"Why her? How is she trusted over me?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
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Brynnalia eventually contacted Coatleque again after Jameson's re-emergence. The news that she was once again working with Coatleque's 'former' love did not go over very well.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| ''"First the coeurl lost its claws, and now its fangs."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. She has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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Delial escaped that setup with her life and the two women have made a tentative truce. Neither one fully trusts the other, but they at least recognize that they are not their true enemies.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| ''"We do not share the same penchant for ripping out one's heart and eating it before them."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
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Since that night, Coatleque has tried to remain professional in Edda's sight. She is still part of a wealthy La Noscean house, and Crofte is still a Sultansworn. She wrote her to warn of pending threats to her life now that Edda is tied to Jameson. Beyond such diplomacy, Coatleque has no further desire to speak with her.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Insufferable<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dreamy<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
|}<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
|}<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Who cares? Certainly not me...<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Just as they were truly drawing close to each other, Jameson disappeared with no trace or hint to where. After spending weeks tracking him, he was finally revealed to be alive in La Noscea, and now betrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. Coatleque left him there mired in his current schemes and has not spoken to him since.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely |}<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path. His career may be doomed if he cannot keep his emotions under control.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. Coatleque is not aware of his current fate.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace. They have not spoken or seen each other since.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Free Paladin<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=128699Coatleque Crofte2015-10-13T19:01:51Z<p>Coatleque: /* Relationships */ Few updates</p>
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| ''"Don't know what I ever saw in him, or why I still think of him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was enslaved by an Ul'dahn pillowhouse. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| ''"Zealot does not even begin to describe her."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| ''"He'll keep his nose clean, if he knows what's good for him."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| ''"I miss her effervescence."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
<br />
It has been some time since the two have seen each other as Coatleque is away from the city on orders.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| ''"Why her? How is she trusted over me?"''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
<br />
Brynnalia eventually contacted Coatleque again after Jameson's re-emergence. The news that she was once again working with Coatleque's 'former' love did not go over very well.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| ''"First the coeurl lost its claws, and now its fangs."''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. She has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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Delial escaped that setup with her life and the two women have made a tentative truce. Neither one fully trusts the other, but they at least recognize that they are not their true enemies.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Winning<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Insufferable<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dreamy<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Who cares? Certainly not me...<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Just as they were truly drawing close to each other, Jameson disappeared with no trace or hint to where. After spending weeks tracking him, he was finally revealed to be alive in La Noscea, and now betrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. Coatleque left him there mired in his current schemes and has not spoken to him since.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely |}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path. His career may be doomed if he cannot keep his emotions under control.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. Coatleque is not aware of his current fate.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace. They have not spoken or seen each other since.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Free Paladin<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
<div style="font: 18px Times New Roman, serif; text-indent: 1em; padding: auto;"><br />
[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
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<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=128677Coatleque Crofte2015-10-13T15:15:51Z<p>Coatleque: /* Relationships */ (Formatting change, take 2)</p>
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
<br />
As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
<br />
The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
<br />
In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
<br />
Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
<br />
Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
<br />
It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
<br />
Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
<br />
Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
<br />
When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
<br />
She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
<br />
It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
<br />
It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Mercenary<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Presumed Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Herself<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Winning<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Insufferable<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dreamy<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Who cares? Certainly not me...<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Just as they were truly drawing close to each other, Jameson disappeared with no trace or hint to where. After spending weeks tracking him, he was finally revealed to be alive in La Noscea, and now betrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. Coatleque left him there mired in his current schemes and has not spoken to him since.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely |}<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path. His career may be doomed if he cannot keep his emotions under control.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. Coatleque is not aware of his current fate.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace. They have not spoken or seen each other since.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Free Paladin<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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<br />
=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
<br />
As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
<br />
The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
<br />
In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
<br />
Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
<br />
Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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<br />
=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
<br />
It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
<br />
Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
<br />
Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
<br />
When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
<br />
She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
<br />
It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
<br />
It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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{|<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Mercenary<br />
| Status: Presumed Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Winning<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Insufferable<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Dreamy<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Who cares? Certainly not me...<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Just as they were truly drawing close to each other, Jameson disappeared with no trace or hint to where. After spending weeks tracking him, he was finally revealed to be alive in La Noscea, and now betrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. Coatleque left him there mired in his current schemes and has not spoken to him since.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path. His career may be doomed if he cannot keep his emotions under control.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. Coatleque is not aware of his current fate.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace. They have not spoken or seen each other since.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
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[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
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[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
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[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
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[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
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[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
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[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
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[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
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[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
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[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
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[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
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[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
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[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
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[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
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[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
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[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
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[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
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<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=128675Coatleque Crofte2015-10-13T15:03:41Z<p>Coatleque: /* Relationships */ Formatting Change</p>
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
<br />
As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
<br />
The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
<br />
In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
<br />
Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
<br />
Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
<br />
It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
<br />
Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
<br />
Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
<br />
When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
<br />
She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
<br />
It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
<br />
It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| width="25%" | '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Mercenary<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Presumed Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Herself<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Winning<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Insufferable<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dreamy<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Who cares? Certainly not me...<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Just as they were truly drawing close to each other, Jameson disappeared with no trace or hint to where. After spending weeks tracking him, he was finally revealed to be alive in La Noscea, and now betrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. Coatleque left him there mired in his current schemes and has not spoken to him since.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely |}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path. His career may be doomed if he cannot keep his emotions under control.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. Coatleque is not aware of his current fate.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace. They have not spoken or seen each other since.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: None<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
| width="25%" | '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| width="40%" | Affiliations: Free Paladin<br />
| width="35%" | Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
|}<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
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[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
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<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=126797Coatleque Crofte2015-10-06T02:50:24Z<p>Coatleque: /* Quotes */ Added</p>
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
<br />
As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
<br />
The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
<br />
In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
<br />
Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
<br />
Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
<br />
It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
<br />
Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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{|<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Mercenary<br />
| Status: Presumed Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Winning<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Insufferable<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Dreamy<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Who cares? Certainly not me...<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Just as they were truly drawing close to each other, Jameson disappeared with no trace or hint to where. After spending weeks tracking him, he was finally revealed to be alive in La Noscea, and now betrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. Coatleque left him there mired in his current schemes and has not spoken to him since.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path. His career may be doomed if he cannot keep his emotions under control.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. Coatleque is not aware of his current fate.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace. They have not spoken or seen each other since.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
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|}<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
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[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
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[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
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[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
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[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
[[File:Crofte_Sideglance.png|225px|right]]<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
----<br />
"One moment of reason in a sea of madness does not make for a smooth sail." ~ said to Osric Melkire before court martial<br />
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<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Edda_Eglantine&diff=125817Edda Eglantine2015-10-02T13:53:29Z<p>Coatleque: /* Interactions */ Rumor update</p>
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<div align=center><div style="font-size:15px;letter-spacing:0.75em;color:#cbc6c3;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px silver">i want to be seen</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#585350;font-family:Georgia;">Nearly every facet of Edda's personality is a finely crafted front. Raised by her father to be a perfect - but never accessible - lady, she is vastly out of touch with her own emotions, and refuses to share the worst of her thoughts and fears with anyone, believing them to be of little importance to anyone else, and a detriment to what she is meant to be. As a woman who places her duty before all else, Edda comes across as a very distant and lonely person.<br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#585350;font-family:Georgia;">Despite this, Edda maintains a very welcoming and pleasant bearing, and typically wears a smile on her face. She is both patient and kind, and always willing to lend an ear or a hand whenever asked. While she struggles to fight against her natural coldness and shyness, she enjoys conversing with people from different walks of life, and treats all those she meets with the manners that have been drilled into her. This of course, can be a double edged sword. Edda is quick to change her opinion of those who display an abundant lack of manners or any sort of adverse behavior, and will be to cold to such individuals, or even outright hostile. She is heavily territorial when it comes to her employees or those under her association, even when it comes to those she is close to. Her words can become exceedingly harsh when she is provoked, and though it takes much to get her there, it is very much like the flip of a switch. </div></div><br />
<div align=justify><div style="padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#585350;font-family:Georgia;">More often than not, Edda gives the first impression of being a kind person, but frigid and easily forgotten. Out of fear for herself, as well as a complete inability to do so even if she wanted, her true self lies buried beneath several layers of fragile facades. However, at her core lies an affectionate and gentle girl that cannot be honest with herself, or others.</div></div><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Sweets and Pastries'''. Her diet could consist entirely of them, if given the choice.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Traveling'''. She is not used to getting out much, so any chance to see a new sight is greatly valued by her.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Feeling Useful'''. Something she does not get to do very often.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Fashion'''. Will admire her own and others for days, and will wear ''anything'' at least once.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Hugs'''. She will never admit to this. Ever.</div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #abb09d;font-size:14px;color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><center>'''D I S L I K E S'''</center></div></span></h3><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''The Rude'''. An egregious lack of manners will be taken as an offense - especially if displayed to others.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''Trial by Fire'''. Stress wears heavily on her facade. She does not appreciate it.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''Being in Danger'''. Once was more than enough, but she has come to accept it may happen again.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''Filth'''. Cleanliness is Godliness.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''Garlemald'''. Any reference to it will set her into a black mood.</div><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Being Forgotten'''. A driving force behind her.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Death'''. She may talk big game, but she is always aware of this fear.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Dodos'''. One or two are fine, but any more than that at a time will send her into hysterics.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Sleep'''. A recent development, the dreams that come with it plague her thoughts.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Herself'''. No one truly knows her, least of all herself. A realization that haunts her.</div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #abb09d;font-size:14px;color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><center>'''S T R E N G T H S'''</center></div></h3><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''Caring'''. Though she does her best to hide it, she holds a great deal of affection in her heart.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''Generous'''. She is not afraid to use her wealth to do any amount of good.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''Willful'''. Edda is relentless when it comes to doing something she believes what must be done.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''Helpful'''. Eager to please and always willing to lend a hand in any way she can.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''Her Mask'''. The outer shell she wears protects her heart and mind... or so she thinks.</div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #969687;font-size:14px;color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><center>'''W E A K N E S S E S'''</center></div></span></h3><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Dense'''. Sexual innuendo and suggestions will not get through to this one.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Self-Loathing'''. In her eyes, there is no one more wretched than she.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Overly Obedient'''. If someone she respects and cares for tells her to do something stupid, she will.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Self-Righteous'''. Those that provoke her will have to deal with this side of her, whether they deserve it or not.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Her Mask'''. It keeps hurt from coming in, but it distances her emotionally from others.</div><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''Voracious Eater'''. Can devour a third of her weight with alarming ease... if not properly supervised.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''Cloistered'''. Many things about the common world confuse her to no end.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''Clumsy'''. Normally graceful, highly uneven terrain will cause her to wipeout spectacularly.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''Educated'''. Received rigorous education in a wide array of subjects and skills for most of her life.</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''Hypocrite'''. Quick to dole out advice and wisdom she does not follow.</div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#585350;font-family:Georgia;">Always kept prim and proper by doting servants and her own practiced touch, Edda maintains a constant appearance of nobility. She is slightly tall for a Midlander, which is only accentuated by her impeccable posture. Despite her slim build, she is unusually curvaceous, a point to which she does not enjoy bringing attention, but is still generally oblivious to. Her facial structure is sharp and regal, offset by gentle green eyes and a typically placid expression. With pale skin and light blonde hair, Edda overall has the appearance of a fragile doll, and one not at all used to the struggles and dangers of the common citizen. This is further enhanced by her persistently clean and well-groomed presentation. Her most defining feature (depending on what she is currently wearing, anyway) is a small birthmark under her right eye, which she frequently forgets about. While she is typically described as beautiful in an objective sense, she is by no means alluring, her naturally frigid aura cancelling out whatever benefits her looks may give her.<br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#585350;font-family:Georgia;">As expected of one in her position, Edda has a great love of well-tailored and feminine clothes. She generally prefers skirts and dresses - lace, frills, ribbons, silks; the more of them, the better. Preferring lighter colors such as pinks, greens and whites, all of her clothing seems unnaturally clean at all times, as if dirt and grime never touch her. However, recently Edda has taken to wearing more ergonomic designs. They are still made out of the finest materials, but she stands out less, and appears more approachable. She will wear anything at least once, and holds no reservations about showing off her body - so long as no attention is called to this fact. Self-consciousness comes quick to her, and any untoward comments about her appearance will more often than not cause her to flee.</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#585350;font-family:Georgia;">To say Edda is not suited for combat would be a gross understatement. Despite being trained in a number of different fighting styles, almost all of them were for show only, her knowledge having no application in an actual fight. Though she does not fear combat in and of itself, she does fear being the target of physical harm. With a strong affinity for magick, Edda has a strong desire to aid her allies when she can, however, she sadly has all the combat savvy of a level 3 chigoe..</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;">Both Edda and her brother were born with an innate talent for conjury, a trait that has been prevalent in the family for some generations. She received rather slipshod training from an arcanist in her earlier years, and therefor possesses little knowledge of the art in both practice and theory. Despite a monstrous amount of latent talent with the art, she is currently quite mediocre at it, starting from the beginning in order to unlearn her poor habits.</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;">Edda has only received light training in thaumaturgy, to the point where she is only able to produce the weakest possible manifestations of common spells. However, she enjoys and is interested in studying it. As of now she has no time or means to, and is further held back by her father's distaste of thaumaturgy due to its association with Ul'dah.</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;">Taught more as a physical activity for the sake of keeping in shape than a means to defend herself, Edda is perfectly average at this. While her form is fluid and graceful, she lacks the strength and agility needed to make actual use of this skill. At the very least, she knows which end is the pointy one.</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;">With the limp noodles she calls arms, Edda is none too good at wielding a bow. The art was drilled in to her at a young age for the sake of showmanship and hunting for sport. Her aim and capability is good enough, but she tires easily from it, and finds her body not at all suited for it.</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#585350;font-family:Georgia;">While she may be a complete failure when it comes to marital prowess, Edda is highly skilled in a wide array of skills, ranging from useless to helpful, her talents in them ranging from amateur to master. Her plethora of abilities and know-how is due to her rigid and extensive education, given to her with the hopes that she would revered and respected, and a prime candidate for wealth and marriage.</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;">The primary trade of the Eglantine family, Edda is a skilled and deft seamstress, having started her training at a very young age. Her education in the art extended to both design, the history of fashion, as well as being able to identify cloth from touch alone. Her main area of expertise is working with rare and expensive materials, but she struggles with common cloth and creating clothing more oriented for wear and tear.</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;">The secondary, and rather secret trade skill of her family. It was through her training in enchanting that Edda became quite skilled in aether manipulation. However, the why's and how's of this skill are kept a closely-guarded secret - it is not something she is wont to talk about, let alone mention. The family's employ of this art is not well-known.</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;">Any proper lady worth her salt has an inclination towards music. For the sake of appearing more desirable, then later due to her own passion, Edda trained extensively in the piano. She is also adept at the violin, flute, and harp, though not nearly as much as she is with the piano. Her father expects her to perform rigidly for guests, but Edda is liable to always play from the heart, which is perhaps the only way she is able to communicate her true feelings without saying anything.</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;">When at home or in similar social settings, Edda's natural rigidity increases tenfold. She appreciates good manners, in part due to her extended exposure to them, and because she truly believes they are important. Nearly every action she takes and word she speaks is calculated. Recently she has been attempting to shed this habit with those she is close to, with varying results.</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#585350;font-family:Georgia;">Other miscellaneous skills Edda is proficient in. These will very rarely come up in RP. Most are useless anyway.</div></div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:11px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Singing:''' --- Skilled</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:11px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Fashion Design:''' --- Skilled</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:11px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Business Management:''' --- Skilled</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:11px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Language:''' --- Skilled</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:11px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Chocobo Riding:''' --- Moderately Skilled</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:11px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Painting/Drawing:''' --- Moderately Skilled</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:11px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Penmanship:''' --- Moderately Skilled</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:11px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Botany:''' --- Average</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:11px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Dancing:''' --- Average</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:11px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Writing:''' --- Average</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:11px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Alchemy:''' --- Below Average</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:11px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Acting:''' --- Poor</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:11px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Gymnastics:''' --- Poor</div><br />
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<div align=center><div style="font-family:Georgia;">Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under the Player Character category!</div></div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #bea8a9; color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><b>◢ Common Rumors - </b>''Easily overheard. Use these freely!''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#b3aba6;" size="2">■</font> "Oh, that girl? She's always in here, buyin' herself sweets. Not rightly sure how she puts 'em all away..." -- ''Bismarck Server''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#b3aba6;" size="2">■</font> "Not sure about that first name, but Eglantine I know. We don't carry those products here. I don't think anyone around here does." -- ''Ul'dahn Shopkeeper''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#b3aba6;" size="2">■</font> "Yeah I've seen 'er... Been some time though. The tits on that thing..." -- ''Quicksand Patron''</div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #a48e91; color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><b>◢ Uncommon Rumors -</b> ''A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#969687;" size="2">■</font> "They say her father is over 200 cycles old, he just eats his firstborn child when he gets too old to gain their youth. That poor girl, probably has no idea." -- ''Superstitious Arcanist''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#969687;" size="2">■</font> "Have their own fleet of ships, they do. Wonder what they use 'em for..." -- ''Limsan Fisherman''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#969687;" size="2">■</font> "The lass eats here for free. ...Don' ask me why! Orders from up top." -- ''Bismarck Chef''</div><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#6e6365;" size="2">■</font> "Cannae say I know her name, but every sun I used ta see her, starin' out her window. Every sun. Don' know much more about 'er." -- ''Retired Botanist''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#6e6365;" size="2">■</font> "Yes, I know of her. Saw her a few cycles ago at a party her father hosted. Never spoke a word to her - I was more interested in the peculiar foreign guests her father entertained." -- ''Maelstrom Official''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#6e6365;" size="2">■</font> "Rumor has it her family locked her up for murder. I'm not sure I buy it, but it explains why they never let her go anywhere. Bad luck, that family." -- ''Skeptical Merchant''</div><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> ''Feel free to add your own rumors here!''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "I feel determined to break off that porcelain mask of hers, regardless of what may be beneath. She owes it to herself to acknowledge such." - [[Franz Renatus|Some asshole]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "I thought I knew her well enough. I even entrusted her with a fate of someone dear to me. Now... I am not so certain I know her at all." -- [[Roen Deneith]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "Well... she is certainly shy no longer." -- [[Coatleque Crofte]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "She strikes me as one very shy and reserved. I believe Miss Edda wants and desires to be close to people she believes are friends, but I am not sure if it is herself or her upbringing that hinders her. I hope she stays safe." -- [[Kage Kiryuu]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "Ms. Edda? She seems... distant'n sad a lot. S-still! She seems like a nice 'nuff person ta me! Maybe she jus' needs more frands! ... Maybe ''I'' can be her frand." -- [[Chachanji Gegenji]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "Edda Lady... She is calm, wealthy, and made a strange face when I said I came from near Othard... If you see her, tell her I am sorry. I threw Memeli into her. Also, to please forget what she saw in the Wench." -- [[Virara Wakuwa]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "The highborn girl? Well, I certainly can't fault her stubbornness. Whatever fuels that righteous indignation, I certainly hope she continues to wield it with such finesse, but not all troublemakers can be silenced with a stern look and an upturned nose--however comely." -- [[Banquo]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "Miss is a woman and mistress of singular sensitivity and ambition. I do, however, suspect a lifelong overexposure to disingenuous verbal rhetoric has soured her taste for direct expression. If you wish to know Miss's feelings, I suggest you analyze not her words, but her actions." -- [[Gideon North]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "Easy on the eyes, sure enough, she's easy on the eyes. Who'da thought a broad like that would saunter into Scorpion's Crossing? Ain't every day I get to make a classy lady smile, oh no." -- Marlowe Fields</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "Edda Eglantine? WHO'S ASKIN'? ...Oh. Well. She's a nice gal! Has that aura about her, you can tell she's got all sortsa silver spoons! She's great! Nyahaha! Excellent taste in wine. Though... The looks she gives sometimes...." -- [[Memeli Meli]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "I am quite fond of Edda, truly, though... when I watch others about her, I find myself wondering if they pay any heed or merely presume to understand. The things some of them say... you would assume they simply look through her. I like it not." -- [[Ashmira Honzen]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "Ms. Edda is...well. A lovely woman I'd do anything to see opening up. The mask she forces herself to wear and the self-loathing that comes with it...they could go away. Should go away." -- [[Leanne Delphium]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "Lady Edda? Of course!" ''she looks rather bashful'', "The first time I met her I mistook her for someone I had just met. She was so nice really, and it was only later that I realized it! I mean how could you confuse someone so pretty for someone else?? Aaaaanyway, I know that the Coral people seem to really know her well, and she has friends ''just'' everywhere! I was once lucky enough to spend an evening with her and she was really pleasant and fun! We had our fortunes taken in Limsa Lominsa!" ''she giggles happily,'' "it was just terrific!" -- [[Aya Foxheart]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "M-Miss Edda? Just what are you on about?! You can't just go stalking whomever y-... y... o-oh. Well, I suppose... I may have spoken a bit hastily. A-anyroad, Miss Edda? She's a wonderful person, not at all what you'd expect with a lady of... of such wealthy upbringing! Though, she does seem rather melancholic at times... perhaps I should do something to cheer her up? Perhaps a cake! H-having a cake baked for them always seems to cheer up m-my... um, friends..." -- [[Chuchukepa Hohokepa]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "One like the caged bird consigned to freedom, she does not sing life. No, instead she fears it." -- [[Kahn'a Ohditra|Inconspicuous Flame Private]]</div><br />
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<div align=center><div style="font-family:Georgia;">Please note that Edda is quite reserved when it comes to friendship. She is not quite sure what it means to have one, and though she may consider your character a friend, and threat them as one, that does not mean she will refer to them as such in person.</div></div><br />
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: <font style="color:#b72a78;" size="4">♥</font> <sub><b>Romantic Love:</b> Edda feels a particularly strong attraction to this character. Almost assuredly not reciprocal.</sub><br />
: <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="4">♥</font> <sub><b>Affectionate:</b> Edda is attracted to this character, or thinks very highly of them. Highly unlikely to be reciprocal.</sub><br />
: <font style="color:#ffaedb" size="4">♥</font> <sub><b>Crush:</b> Edda is slightly attracted to this character, and most likely unaware of it. Probably not reciprocal.</sub><br />
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: <font style="color:#94d066;" size="4">♥</font> <sub><b>Platonic Love/Family:</b> Edda holds this character quite dear, as if they are family. Unlikely to be reciprocal.</sub><br />
: <font style="color:#94d066;" size="4">♦</font> <sub><b>Friend:</b> Edda considers this character her friend, or would like to. Unlikely to admit to it. Possibly reciprocal.</sub><br />
: <font style="color:#bae19c;" size="4">♦</font> <sub><b>Friendly Acquaintance:</b> Edda has a good opinion of this character, or considers them an ally. It may not be reciprocal.</sub><br />
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: <font style="color:#bae19c;" size="4">●</font> <sub><b>Good Standing:</b> Edda does not have much of an opinion on this character, but she finds them pleasant enough.</sub><br />
: <font style="color:#c6c6c6;" size="4">●</font> <sub><b>Neutral:</b> Edda has yet to form an opinion on this character, or she merely tolerates them.</sub><br />
: <font style="color:#8a8a8a;" size="4">●</font> <sub><b>Bad Standing:</b> Edda does not have much of an opinion on this character, but she is not impressed by them.</sub><br />
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: <font style="color:#8a8a8a;" size="4">♠</font> <sub><b>Dislike:</b> Edda has no desire to fraternize with this character. How she treats them varies. Probably reciprocal.</sub><br />
: <font style="color:#575757;" size="4">♠</font> <sub><b>Hate:</b> Edda despises this character, and has no reservations about letting them know. Undoubtedly reciprocal.</sub><br />
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="4">♠</font> <sub><b>Fear:</b> Edda finds this character to be terrifying for whatever reason and will try to avoid them. Not reciprocal.</sub><br />
: <font style="color:#630000;" size="4">♠</font> <sub><b>Rivalry:</b> Edda enjoys initiating conflict with this character, but does not hate them. Possibly reciprocal.</sub><br />
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: <font style="color:#e0bd2e;" size="4">♦</font> <sub><b>Business:</b> This character is an employee, associate, or contracted in any way to Edda. She will be highly territorial towards this character.</sub><br />
: <font style="color:#9e5fb3;" size="3"><b>?</b></font> <sub><b>Unknown:</b> This character means something to Edda, but she isn't fully aware of it yet, in denial, or overlooking it.<br />
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="4">✖</font> <sub><b>Deceased:</b> This character is dead, or believed to be dead.</sub></sub><br />
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! <div align="left"><div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#000000;" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Eamon Eglantine'''</font> '''(''' <font style="color:#94d066;" size="4">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="4">♠</font><font style="color:#e0bd2e;" size="4">♣</font> ''')''' - '''Father'''</div></div><br />
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! <div align="left"><div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#000000;" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Marian Eglantine'''</font> '''(''' <font style="color:#94d066;" size="4">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="4">♠</font><font style="color:#e0bd2e;" size="4">♣</font> ''')''' - '''Mother'''</div></div><br />
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! <div align="left"><div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#000000;" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Esmond Eglantine'''</font> '''(''' <font style="color:#94d066;" size="4">♥</font><font style="color:#9e5fb3;" size="3"><b>?</b></font><font style="color:#e0bd2e;" size="4">♣</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="4">✖</font> ''')''' - '''Dearest Brother'''</div></div><br />
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| <div style="font-size:11px; font-family:Georgia">The eldest child and original heir to the family business. Esmond was much beloved by his family and friends, and Edda was no exception. Granted a significant degree of freedom compared to his siblings, Esmond was very much the golden child of the family; kind, talented, and sharp, he had a particularly close relationship with Edda, the two being close in age. As he was allowed to pursue his inherent gift for conjury in Gridania, Edda encouraged her brother to use his skills for good and led his aid to the defense against Garlemald. He perished during the Calamity, his body having never been recovered. His death caused a great rift to form within the family and remains a point of contention between them.</div><br />
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! <div align="left"><div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#000000;" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Ennis Eglantine'''</font> '''(''' <font style="color:#94d066;" size="4">♥</font><font style="color:#9e5fb3;" size="3"><b>?</b></font><font style="color:#e0bd2e;" size="4">♣</font> ''')''' - '''Sister'''</div></div><br />
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| <div style="font-size:11px; font-family:Georgia">Edda’s younger sister. Maligned with poor health since she was a child, Ennis was eventually confined to their manor so she could be closely monitored. Forced to share her fate due to family tradition, Edda came to resent her sister, although this is not something she is acutely aware of. While Ennis is unhealthy, her talent with people and business are a cut above Edda’s own, despite her rather abrasive personality. Ennis holds Edda responsible for the death of Esmond, whom the youngest loved, and enjoys reminding her sister of this fact. Suffers from an acute case of Breast Envy.</div><br />
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! <div align="left"><div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#000000;" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Faucillien'''</font> '''(''' <font style="color:#c6c6c6;" size="4">●</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="4">♠</font><font style="color:#e0bd2e;" size="4">♦</font> ''')''' - '''Chief Retainer'''</div></div><br />
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| <div style="font-size:11px; font-family:Georgia">The current Head of Staff at the Eglantine manor. His family has spent many generations serving the Eglantines, and Faucillien is no exception. He takes great pride in his work and holds Eamon in high esteem, agreeing vehemently with nearly everything the man says or does. Faucillien would oversee Eamon's own teaching of Edda should the man be busy, and was just as much, if not more so, strict in his schooling. As such, Edda fears him to this day, and avoids him for that reason, as well as another.</div><br />
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! <div align="left"><div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#000000;" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Carvallain'''</font> '''(''' <font style="color:#ffaedb" size="4">♥</font><font style="color:#e0bd2e;" size="4">♦</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="4">✖</font> ''')''' - '''Lost Retainer'''</div></div><br />
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| <div style="font-size:11px; font-family:Georgia">Faucillien's first son, and Esmond's chief retainer. Though she did not see him often, as her brother was usually away or busy, Carvallain always treated Edda particularly well - a trait Esmond frequently teased him for. Though she was blithely unaware of it then, and still is now, Edda had quite the crush on him. He accompanied Esmond to Gridania during the Calamity, and perished alongside him.</div><br />
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| <div style="font-size:11px; font-family:Georgia">Faucillien's second son, and the retainer that has served Edda most closely since she was a young girl. He takes after his father in that he is both stoic and unapproachable. A man of considerable talents, he is less beloved by his father for not meeting his standards despite his efforts to. As such, Noirterel and Edda have a shared connection through that common ground, and both have a soft spot for each other (though they have bizarre ways of showing it). Edda relies on him greatly.</div><br />
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! <div align="left"><div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#000000;" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''M'jhimei'''</font> '''(''' <font style="color:#c6c6c6;" size="4">●</font><font style="color:#e0bd2e;" size="4">♦</font> ''')''' - '''Old Crone'''</div></div><br />
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| <div style="font-size:11px; font-family:Georgia">Another retainer of Edda's, an elderly miqo'te woman that tends to Edda's day-to-day hygienic and appearance-based needs. She is a woman of few words, her face set in a perpetual look of annoyance. She tormented Edda during her younger years by pulling her hair and flicking the back of her head while tending to her. Despite Edda's complaints to her father about M'jhimei's behavior, she was never fired, most likely due to her skill and speedy work.</div><br />
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| <div style="font-size:11px; font-family:Georgia">Though their one-on-one conversations have been few and far in-between, Edda has become acquainted with the elezen woman through mutual contacts and seeing her perform at varying events. She regards Ameline highly, thinking her well-spoken, polite, and wise - all traits she places high value on. However, it is due to this that Edda also finds her somewhat intimidating, her manner of speech and wide array of skills as impressive as they are daunting. Still, she enjoys the elezen's company, and wishes to know more about her.</div><br />
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! <div align="left"><div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#000000;" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''[[Ashmira Honzen]]'''</font> '''(''' <font style="color:#94d066;" size="4">♦</font><font style="color:#9e5fb3;" size="3"><b>?</b></font> ''')''' - '''Whimsical Star'''</div></div><br />
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| <div style="font-size:11px; font-family:Georgia">A rather sudden acquaintance of Edda's, the Au Ra woman seems to have taken an interest in her, though to what end remains to be seen. Edda enjoys her company, finding her to be both exotic and kind, her aura both warm and nurturing. The two have spoken many times recently, more than Edda is used to than with anyone else. She considers Ashmira to be a friend, and trusts her more than she lets on. There is something curious abut the woman, though Edda is not quite sure what that is.</div><br />
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| <div style="font-size:11px; font-family:Georgia">Though Edda has not had many opportunities with him, she thinks quite highly of the young man. His drive to do good and genial treatment of everyone, even those who do not necessarily deserve it, are somewhat of an inspiration. His perplexity towards some things is something with which Edda can relate. She finds him to be a pure individual, possessing a heart that could easily be colored. As such, she is somewhat hesitant to speak to him with great honesty.</div><br />
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| <div style="font-size:11px; font-family:Georgia">Somewhat of an enigma. The lalafell is an honest but nervous-seeming man, almost cowardly at times. His rivalry with Memeli and inability to handle hers and Virara's antics are both highly amusing and curious. When alone, the man shows considerable wisdom and empathy, leading Edda to believe something much deeper lies beyond his fussy facade. She enjoys teasing him, even doing so unwittingly at times.</div><br />
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[[Category: Midlander Hyur]]</div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=125813Coatleque Crofte2015-10-02T13:45:06Z<p>Coatleque: /* Relationships */ Updated two</p>
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| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
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| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
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While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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{|<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Mercenary<br />
| Status: Presumed Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Winning<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. Refined, elegant, the picture of everything Coatleque wanted to be. Until she personally revealed that she was betrothed to the man Coatleque loved. Her cold and emotionless expression through the entire ordeal has made Crofte begin to reconsider her own desires out of life, since she is obviously too passionate to play the same political games.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Insufferable<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Dreamy<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Who cares? Certainly not me...<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Just as they were truly drawing close to each other, Jameson disappeared with no trace or hint to where. After spending weeks tracking him, he was finally revealed to be alive in La Noscea, and now betrothed to Lady Edda Eglantine. Coatleque left him there mired in his current schemes and has not spoken to him since.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path. His career may be doomed if he cannot keep his emotions under control.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. Coatleque is not aware of his current fate.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace. They have not spoken or seen each other since.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
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[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
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[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
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[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
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[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
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[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"I have said some unkind things of her, certainly. Imagine my surprise when the solution turned out to be wine!"<br />
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[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
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[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
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[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
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[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
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[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
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[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
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[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
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[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
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[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
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[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
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[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
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[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
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[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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</div><br />
===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=124661Coatleque Crofte2015-09-28T22:05:07Z<p>Coatleque: /* Notable Events */ Added link to latest thread</p>
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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<br />
=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
<br />
As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
<br />
The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
<br />
In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
<br />
Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
<br />
Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
<br />
It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
<br />
Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
<br />
Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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<br />
=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
<br />
When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
<br />
===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
<br />
She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
<br />
It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
<br />
It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
<br />
Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
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| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Mercenary<br />
| Status: Presumed Dead<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
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| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
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| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Better than you<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Insufferable<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
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| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
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| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Dreamy<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
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| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Missing, no action<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Just as they were truly drawing close to each other, Jameson disappeared with no trace or hint to where. Coatleque has been spending the past weeks pursuing every available lead to find him.<br />
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| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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| '''[[Kahn'a Ohditra|Kahn'a Ohditra]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path. His career may be doomed if he cannot keep his emotions under control.<br />
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| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
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| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Dead<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. Coatleque is not aware of his current fate.<br />
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| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
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| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
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| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
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| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
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| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace. They have not spoken or seen each other since.<br />
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| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
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| '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
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| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
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| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
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| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
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| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
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| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
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[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
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[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
*"It has been so long since I have seen her." She sighs wistfully, "She would be a most welcome sight."<br />
*''Rare Rumor'' "I know she found herself really wound up in something she shouldn't have. Sometimes I worry that is why I have not seen her..."<br />
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[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
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[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
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[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"The words 'ungrateful sow' are the first to come to mind. Alas, our arrangement is meant for our mutual benefit. The things we do for the ones we love, hmm? Gods, save me..."<br />
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[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
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[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
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[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
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[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
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[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
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[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
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[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
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[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
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[[Kahn'a Ohditra]]:<br><br />
*"I've treated with her as a Sultansworn. Beyond the uniform? Never."<br />
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[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
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[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
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[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
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[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
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[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
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[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
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"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
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[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
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[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
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[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
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[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
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[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
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[[Sharla Blackheart]]:<br/><br />
"For some reason, I feel she's one of the few people around that I willingly trust. Maybe I should tell her the truth one of these days."<br />
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[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
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[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
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[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
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[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
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"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
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Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
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"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
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"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<br />
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"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
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"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
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"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
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=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
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|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=13574 Outside of Passion]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Edda Eglantine<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson is back, but has his heart changed?<br />
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|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
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|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
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|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
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|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
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|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
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|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
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|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
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''A woman with the fire of a dragon, the scars of her past, and an inescapable need to help people, Lyse Crofte toes the lines between the righteous and the right and seeks only to find her place in life and make a name for herself as best she can.''<br />
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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:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing <font style="color:#9c9283;" size="3">●</font> It's complicated</center><br />
[[Tayn Zolin]] (<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font>) "''I try to picture me without you but I can't.''" <br>Tayn is by far the most interesting person to ever walk into Lyse's life, and he managed to root out and bring to the surface all the fun parts of her she let slide for so long out of fear of losing control. Never has someone been so confusing and so enticing and manage to wriggle their way into her heart as Tayn has done, people speak of having 'rocks', but Tayn's more than that to Lyse, he's the whole goddamned mountain and she'll fight tooth and nail for him. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKVcVSYmesU "1"][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSvOTw8UH6s "2"][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEmTH7-nQUM "3"][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zNSgSzhBfM "4"]<br />
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[[Khyros Oroban]] (<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>) "''I love the way that your heart breaks, with every injustice and deadly fate.''" <br> As one of the first people that Lyse ever opened up to after the fall, Lyse's attachment to Khyros is solidified in a need to protect him and make sure he takes care of himself; part of her heart will always belong to him and she is forever indebted and willing to go the extra mile for him at all costs. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbdCeWoEH1U "1"][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwVIKUQ__B0 "2"][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO3648lFg4Y "3"][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOJ91H4mraU "4"]<br />
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[[Lily Dawnsworn]] (<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>) "''I'm perfectly able to hold my own hand.''" <br>Though they are not one would consider the type of ''girlfriends'' to run around and speak of boys at length, they are well aware of how the other will react to almost any situation and are stalwart friends, whether they choose to show it or not; Lyse will easily rise to Lily's own formidable skill in battle and stand beside her through it all.<br />
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[[Trisselle Ganathain]] (<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>) "''Caress me with pain''" <br> Trepidation met Trisselle (and in that, mirrored back at her from Triselle) when they first met, and yet over the course of their time together Lyse has taken to the Duskwight much more easily than she would have anticipated at the start. Lyse is protective, but still playful, with Triss and the leggy woman has learned to respond somewhat in kind when Lyse does not go overboard; she's family.<br />
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[[Aurelia Aerowind]] (<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>) "''The whole wide world's a stage of complete chaos''" <br> If ever there was a person to be the song to Lyse's back-beat, it would be Aurelia. Spunky and tenacious, they share qualities while Aurelia maintains a sort of effervescence that Lyse can never hope to accomplish; often hiding a deep sadness, Aurelia's perky, take no prisoner attitude makes Lyse extremely happy and protective of the girl who has more or less become like her little sister.<br />
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[[Lecede Aerowind]] (<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>) "''I will fall and rise above''" <br> Time changed Lecede in a way that Lyse hadn't anticipated, and through the year since they met he's evolved into something stoic and guarded, and yet still she seeks to help him. A consummate protector, Lecede has risen from a young man with little direction to following in the footsteps of 'the best' in taking a charge and keeping them safe. As much as Aurelia is her little sister, Lecede is her brother and she'll stop at nothing to see them both safe.<br />
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[[Aerius Destroven]] (<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>) "''There wasn't a wrong or a right he could choose.''" <br>Aerius and Lyse have never quite seen eye to eye, and this leaves their relationship, as a whole, fractured and a bit distant. She cares for him a great deal and makes great strides to keep in contact, but things have gotten harder in that regard of late; they're still on good terms.<br />
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[[Garrett Sancsaron]] (<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>) "''It's so loud inside my head with words that I should've said.''" <br>Lyse has bled too much for Garrett and risked too much for his safety to ever think of him as anything other than necessary to her own life; they have been friends for a long while, and Lyse, though often severely frustrated with his use of magic in such frivolous ways, would risk her life for the wandering mage; recent events have seen a split in their attention and affections and Lyse is highly on the fence about where they even stand.<br />
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[[Alothia Starkwood]] (<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>) "''My life it seems is a world of dreams.''" <br>Easily one of the most considerate people Lyse has ever met, Alothia goes out of her way to make people feel comfortable and at home, sort of adopting herself into the role of the doting mother even when she herself could use the doting. A kind heart and a quick wit help count her among one of Lyse's new favourite people.<br />
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[[Khale Embrise]] (<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>) "''When the lights go out.''" <br>Khale is a stalwart man, even if he -- much like Tayn -- understands that everything is not always as serious as it seems to be. Knowing when to buckle down and get serious and equally understanding the love of letting loose, Khale has found a way into Lyse's list of friends with ease.<br />
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(This is a heavy WIP if you're not here and think you should be it's likely you'll be added bit by bit, but feel free to add your name as a reminder for me if you'd like.)<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumor if you'd like under the PC rumours!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px;color:#ffffff; background-color: #744844;">◢ Common Rumours (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#744844;" size="3">■</font> "I kind of want to ask her if she's ever spent any time down at the brothels... the price and all, I mean have you seen the clothes she sometimes wears? Lots of skin -- scarred and shit but... it's still... nah, I won't ask."<br />
: <font style="color:#744844;" size="3">■</font> "Not even sure what she does anymore. Used to sit all the time on that pot in the Quicksand but lately she's been scarce."<br />
: <font style="color:#744844;" size="3">■</font> "All those scars... creepy as fuck."<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; color:#ffffff; background-color: #743e39;">◢ Moderate Rumours (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#743e39;" size="3">■</font> "She was out in Dragonhead once... saw her slip out of the gate and down into the valley near there and then she just seemed to lose it and cut a bloody path through that thing... I ran back home after that, some things a man avoids..."<br />
: <font style="color:#743e39;" size="3">■</font> "Seems no stranger to battle... once saw her walking through the shroud with her face spattered in blood and a distant look on her face. Did I approach her? I'm standin' here, ain't I?! No!"<br />
: <font style="color:#743e39;" size="3">■</font> "More I think about it, more I think I remember hearing about her from stories my brother tol' about that battle... not gonna repeat it here!"<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; color:#ffffff; background-color: #752c26;">◢ Rare Rumours (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#752c26;" size="3">■</font> "Saw her in the desert the other day... breathin' fire. Sure as I'm standin' here that bitch was breathin' fire!"<br />
: <font style="color:#752c26;" size="3">■</font> "Her eyes were ringed with blue like fire the other day and her hands were sparkin'. Yeah, I was drunk but what does that matter?!"<br />
: <font style="color:#752c26;" size="3">■</font> "Never without a weapon, that one... which is weird because she sometimes pulls them out and I don't know where she got 'em from..."<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; color:#ffffff; background-color: #741a11;">◢ PC Rumours (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#741a11;" size="3">■</font> "I cannot condone some of Lyse's actions, nor can I approve of her vulgarity, but that does not mean she does not speak truth, or have conviction. Her Path is set, her will is strong, and beware to the one who stands in her way." ---[[Lily Dawnsworn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#741a11;" size="3">■</font> "She could, with very little difficulty, render me to pieces with merely a look. Not that I would, but if we stood against one another, I would be far the wiser to surrender. I am the forest and she is the flame in which I will drown." ---[[Trisselle Ganathain]]<br />
: <font style="color:#741a11;" size="3">■</font> "If she can manage to keep Tayn in check, she's got to be an amazing woman. Need to get to know her better once the time presents itself." --- [[Alothia Starkwood]]<br />
: <font style="color:#741a11;" size="3">■</font> "Every now and then, someone comes along that fills that missing piece that you've been searching for all this time. That's who Lyse is to me." --- [[Tayn Zolin]]<br />
: <font style="color:#741a11;" size="3">■</font> "Yes, I see her. No, we're not related. Stop asking." --- [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
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: <font style="color:#411d1b;" size="3">■</font> White Haired Men<br />
: <font style="color:#411d1b;" size="3">■</font> Fighting<br />
: <font style="color:#411d1b;" size="3">■</font> Rain and Storms<br />
: <font style="color:#411d1b;" size="3">■</font> Books<br />
: <font style="color:#411d1b;" size="3">■</font> Weapons<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; color:#ffffff; background-color: #3c2c3d;">◢ Dislikes</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#3c2c3d;" size="3">■</font> '''Magic'''<br />
: <font style="color:#3c2c3d;" size="3">■</font> Unsolicited Physical Contact<br />
: <font style="color:#3c2c3d;" size="3">■</font> Overly Sweet Foods<br />
: <font style="color:#3c2c3d;" size="3">■</font> Abuse of Authority<br />
: <font style="color:#3c2c3d;" size="3">■</font> Garlemald<br />
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Music is important to me, so while I have a playlist for Lyse called [http://8tracks.com/aidorei/scarred "scarred"], I also have a deep need to explore at least a few of these songs and their reasoning for being a part of who she is.<br />
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tmxCRRmNhM "Made of Scars"] by Stone Sour defines Lyse to a T. She is a mass of scars, each with its own story and its own unique marking, and yet none of them have ever seen her fall; she wears her scars as a badge of honour.<br />
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKOlBZJ7Izs "The Phoenix"] by Fall Out Boy is somewhat indicative of her entire personality; fiery and full of fight, she epitomises the idea of a Phoenix (at least in my mind).<br />
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyA1GL1touw "Battle Born"] by Five Finger Death Punch is fitting for Lyse's tenacity; she is stalwart and though she falls apart, she's born of battle and will continue to fight regardless of the cards stacked against her.<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; color:#ffffff; background-color: #411d1b;">◢ IC Notes</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#411d1b;" size="3">■</font>Lyse is a survivor of the Battle of Carteneau, having gone in at the ripe young age of nineteen and having suffered massive losses, some of which were her own fault. She is not well known for the battle, however, but you can feel free to know her from there within reason.<br />
: <font style="color:#411d1b;" size="3">■</font>Lyse's berserk mode has led to actual blackouts and murders on her part; it hasn't happened in a long time.<br />
: <font style="color:#411d1b;" size="3">■</font>Lyse was engaged to a man who died at Carteneau, but long before Dalamud.<br />
: <font style="color:#411d1b;" size="3">■</font>Lyse's mother is a big part of the Ala Mhigan Resistance; she does not often tie herself to this and Crofte is a taken name once she moved on to start her own life so it's very hard to tie the two together.<br />
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: <font style="color:#3c2c3d;" size="3">■</font>Some of themes are extremely cliche and Sue'ish, and as much as I care about being true to a genuine story, I feel this is what works for this character in this universe.<br />
: <font style="color:#3c2c3d;" size="3">■</font>Lyse was my first character on XIV and has been through a few revisions, and to be honest her stat priority is messed all kinds of ways and I plan to kind of roll her into something more comparable with time, but it takes a lot of swiss-cheese overlooking to do that.<br />
: <font style="color:#3c2c3d;" size="3">■</font>Lyse is always looking for contact, and it's recently been revealed that she has a number of half-brothers and half-sisters (some very young, and some older from her father's... uh, exploits during battle) if you'd like to play one, contact me and we can work it out.<br />
: <font style="color:#3c2c3d;" size="3">■</font>When I first created Lyse I didn't realise Balmung was closed to new characters and zoned out as I logged in to the wrong server; she was leveled as a Gladiator until level 15 and when my friend asked where I was and we realised I was on the wrong server. ... :)<br />
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[[Category: Hyur]] [[Category: Balmung]] [[Category: Player Character]] [[Category: Work In Progress]] [[Category: Highlander Hyur]]</div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Verad_Bellveil&diff=115769Verad Bellveil2015-08-26T20:23:54Z<p>Coatleque: /* PC Rumors */ Rumor Added</p>
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Verad Bellveil<br />
| image = Verad.png<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| caption =<br />
| title = Distributor of the Dubious, World's Greatest Archer Pending Certain Conditions<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| citizenship = ???<br />
| race = Elezen<br />
| clan = Duskwight<br />
| stat_1 = Admitted Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 38<br />
| stat_2 = Actual Age<br />
| stat_2_value = Probably Older<br />
| stat_3 = Religion<br />
| stat_3_value = [[Oschon, the Wanderer]]<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 6 fulm 6 ilm, 187 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Occupation<br />
| stat_5_value = Peddler, Scrounger, Blowhard<br />
| stat_6 = Server<br />
| stat_6_value = Balmung<br />
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==Character==<br />
===General===<br />
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Verad Bellveil is a terrible Duskwight and a source of shame and irritation to everyone who knows him.<br />
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===Appearance===<br />
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Inasmuch as an elezen can be "grizzled," Verad fits the bill, with a heavy beard and a worn face. His hair is white, with a few desperate holdouts of black strands fighting a guerilla battle against the albino tide at its tips.<br />
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He tends to wear loose clothing that helps with the heat of Thanalan, where he conducts most of his business.<br />
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===Behavior===<br />
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A braggart, a blowhard, and a man who plays at being a wit, Verad spends much of his time hawking his wares - his so-called "dubious goods" - on the streets of Ul'dah. He gathers cast-off and useless materials from other craftsmen, or outright scavenges them from the wilderness when necessary, and sells them at negligible prices to any interested buyer. Verad considers himself an honest merchant, and prides himself on making sure anybody who purchases from him knows that they are buying junk.<br />
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===History===<br />
[[File:VeradArtPixelPel.png|thumb|right|Portrait by [[Misha Jinhri]]/Geneticdork [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8103] ]]<br />
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Verad Bellveil's history, as he would have it, is one of the great mysteries of the Seventh Astral Era. Between his Hyuran name, typical Duskwight reclusiveness, and the lack of any clear records related to his existence, some (read: no) experts have speculated that he sprang into being fully formed during the Seventh Umbral Era shortly after the Calamity. He is clearly aware of events that happened prior to the fall of Dalamud, however, making this unlikely.<br />
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Verad's home city-state is likewise a puzzle; he claims to have been banned from all three major city-states, Ishgard, and, at times, Garlea for "not having the proper permits." That said, his movements do not appear to be restricted in Ul'dah, and he may well be able to enter other cities with ease. It is possible that he is a well-informed foreigner.<br />
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While he does have a set of memoirs that detail of a period of some twenty to thirty years of his life as a merchant, they are filled with such outrageous claims - up to and including turning down being Halone's chosen consort - that nobody could possibly take them seriously. Further, most copies were destroyed following a stint in slavery; only three are known to remain, and none are considered reliable records. <br />
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Whatever the case, what is known is that Verad Bellveil arrived in Ul'dah several months ago and, after much scraping, bowing, and bribing, received the appropriate permits to lease out business space for Dubious Distributions in Pearl Lane. That this space happened to be in the middle of the street, and that the space was also leased to several other businesses in a form of vagrant timeshare, does not seem to have mattered to Bellveil, and he can occasionally be found scribbling in his ledger and planning the shipment of his wares in that very same space.<br />
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Verad's situation continues not to be monitored by the authorities of Ul'dah. Citizens are advised that he is no threat whatsoever save to anybody's time and, occasionally, their wallets.<br />
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====The Case of the Ransacked Rug====<br />
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<spoiler>Following the unexpected theft of his office - and, despite leaving his strongbox unprotected on a rug in the street, he continues to argue that the theft was unexpected - Verad's investigation into the robbery uncovered an illegal debt-labor scheme. While normally accepted practice in Ul'dah, a debt-trader by the name of Jeresu Resu had been forging the consent of his customers, kidnapping them, and selling them into slavery at a local mining company. Finding that one of his fellow vendors had fallen prey to the scam, Verad was driven to put it out of commission; however, when his investigations failed to provide definitive proof of this practice, he took the leap of using his own debts to sell himself into slavery in order to expose the scheme.<br />
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After spending ten days as a laborer at the Coblyn's Fancy Mining Company in Central Thanalan, Verad and the Harbingers of Dawn were able to undermine and destroy the debt-trader's income source through the use of manipulation, worker riots, and hordes of ravenous coblyns. None of this stopped him from getting stabbed, however, and, after some timely healing, he spent several days in convalescence at the Harbingers' estate. Verad was then horrified to learn that his inventory of dubious goods was liquidated as part of the forged contract's "debt reduction plan," and that his business is now devoid of stock. He isn't very happy about that, but has spent some time rebuilding his stock and taking odd and sufficiently dubious requests where he is able.</spoiler><br />
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====The Quandary of Quarrymill====<br />
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After a scandalous article in the Tonberry's Lantern accused him of knowingly maiming a Lalafell child and plotting a coup to overthrow the Sultana, Verad was forced to take a "completely coincidental" vacation in Gridanian. The Shroud, however, offered him little relief, as he was arrested by the Wailers of Quarrymill under suspicion of scavenging from the dead at the site of a recent ambush. He was released after members of the Harbingers vouched for his character and agreed to investigate on his behalf.<br />
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The Harbingers, led by [[Yune Tabrisviel]], [[J'maaira Tuhl]], and [[Arrelaine Fashonti]], later joined by [[Anstarra Silverain]], discovered that the camp was experiencing a burgeoning refugee crisis; Ala Mhigans, exhausted of the conditions in Thanalan were trying their luck in the Shroud, and more applicants were being denied entry than ever. Further, Wailer patrols were being ambushed and killed with frightening efficacy, and signs pointed to Garlean weaponry being used in the attacks. The Wailer captain of Quarrymill was seeking to suppress this information to avoid a panic and fears of a renewed Garlean offensive, and so it was left to the Harbingers and Verad to investigate the claims.<br />
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As the investigation proceeded and the group managed to capture one of the ambushing parties in one of their attacks, they were stunned to learn that the refugees, whose cause they had been championing to date, were the ones behind the attacks. Convinced that one of the Hearers of Quarrymill was corrupt, disgruntled veterans of Ala Mhigo had been salvaging Garlean weaponry and using them to thin the ranks of the Wailers in preparation for a larger operation, all with the aim of taking the camp and forcing the Hearer to admit to his own lies. Their leader hoped for a peaceful resolution all the same, and gave the investigators the chance to force a confession from the Hearer before their final assault was carried out.<br />
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Enlisting the aid of the Morbolvine Clan, who had proven themselves allies after Verad was seriously injured (see Recently), the group was able to confront the Hearer with their suspicions. After tense negotiations, it became clear that the Hearer was ignoring the will of the spirits and denying more refugees than needed, all out of the desire to protect outsiders from the whims of the spirits and the dangers of living in the Shroud. He was convinced to recant his actions before the refugees.<br />
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The aftermath of these actions is still playing out. The Hearer admitted his wrong-doing, and the refugees are being re-assessed for admission. At the same time, the commander of the refugees was good to his word, surrendering himself and those who had been directly involved in killing the Wailers. An inquiry into the punishment for their crimes is forthcoming.<br />
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====Recently====<br />
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Certain unpleasant revelations following his participation in the Grindstone tournament on a whim, and the continued imperilment of Roen Deneith, have convinced Verad to take on the task of effecting real change in Ul'dah. Unfortunately, he's terrible at it. While he was able to expose a stash of illegal hallucinogens in a warehouse belonging to Jameson Taeros, he suffered a swift and violent reprisal at the hands of the Brass Blades. After convalescing with allies in Gridania and resolving the situation in Quarrymill, Verad has returned to Ul'dah and is back to business - after a fashion. Many of his financial difficulties were abruptly and swiftly resolved when he received control of the Fleur estate in the wake of original proprietor Xhosa Tauzeh's absence. Verad now finds himself, rather dubiously at that, in the lower-upper classes of Ul'dahn society.<br />
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==Combat==<br />
===General===<br />
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Verad favors a bow on the grounds that when he misses his shot he will at least have a head-start on his now-enraged target. He also favors keeping other people between he and danger, begging, or simply not being in a fight at all. <br />
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Despite this sensibly pragmatic attitude towards combat, he nevertheless makes a point of styling himself as Eorzea's Greatest Archer, Pending Certain Conditions. What those conditions are varies from conversation to conversation, but generally imply that as long as he can't miss, he will never miss.<br />
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Any rumors that placing a knife in Verad's hands can make him dangerously competent are just that.<br />
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==Tendencies==<br />
===Likes===<br />
::* Making deals<br />
::* Selling junk<br />
::* The sound of his own voice<br />
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===Dislikes===<br />
::* Thieves<br />
::* Cactuars<br />
::* That one Lalafell who keeps spitting at him and running away. He knows who he is.<br />
::* Suffering disguised as a necessity.<br />
::* Dishonest merchants.<br />
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===Hobbies/Talents===<br />
::* Sophistry<br />
::* Spurious Logic<br />
::* Surprisingly Decent Sketch Artist<br />
::* Writing<br />
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===Other===<br />
::* Tries very hard to sell something - anything - to strangers who engage him in conversation.<br />
::* Cannot be trusted around bad ideas.<br />
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==Items For Sale==<br />
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'''Budget Stoneskin''' - A method of receiving the "effects" of Stoneskin without requiring a caster. Consists of a pot of gravel and a bottle of fish glue. Self-applied. ((Inspired by [[Gharen Wolfsong]]))<br />
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'''Giant Seed''' - A seed to an unknown plant, roughly the size of a Miqo'te's head. Verad has no idea what it grows, how long it takes, or if it is even possible to germinate the thing. Buy today!<br />
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'''Plot Devices''' - Back by popular demand! The mysteriously enigmatic items of mystery that, no matter the buyer, will always prove to be of great value at just the right moment. Try one today!<br />
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'''Rattling Bone Harpoon''' - This harpoon rattles too much to be an actual weapon, and must instead be a ritual item of some small significance on the part of the Jakkya clan.<br />
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'''Sub-Par Seduction Comment Cards''' - Are you a frequent visitor of the Quicksand? Frustrated by men, women, or both awkwardly approaching you to strike up a conversation in the hopes of more? Use these cards to identify in clear, unambiguous terms exactly what your would-be suitor is doing wrong for future improvement. ((Inspired by [[Jancis Milburga]]))<br />
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'''Wine-Stained Clothing''' - Obviously a poor attempt at dyeing clothing that ended poorly. Never mind the smell; think of the fashion statement!<br />
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'''Taking Requests''' - Following a stint in debt-slavery, Verad has had his assets liquidated to offset his debts. At present, he has no items for sale, but is openly taking suggestions for new stock, and fulfilling individual orders to build capital.<br />
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'''Cactu-Puncture''' - A not-yet ancient art, Verad has developed the concept of Cactu-Puncture as a form of stress and pain relief - or at least, pain distraction. Being stabbed with cactuar needles at strategic points would certainly distract the recipient from other pains for at least a while.<br />
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[[File:ver.png|200px|thumb|right|"Madam, when I asked if you like to try a tiny prick, I believe you misinterpreted--!" - Art by [[Xhosa Tauzeh]]]] <br />
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'''Patron of the Inferior Arts''' - For every struggling artist waiting for the world to recognize her genius, there are a half-dozen struggling artists who simply have no talent whatsoever. Verad is willing to sell the works of these inferior aesthetes for a small percentage of the sale, in the hopes that the inspiration of a sale will convince them to improve enough to be considered average.<br />
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==Items Not For Sale==<br />
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There are some things Verad won't touch.<br />
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'''Narcotics''' - Omnipresent and a health hazard, and Verad's own standards would ensure they are even more hazardous.<br />
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'''Illicit Goods and Services''' - Dubious is one thing, nefarious another. While Verad will work with the criminal underclasses, he will not directly deal in slaves or contraband.<br />
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'''Food Services''' - After an ill-fated incident involving scoops of chilled bavarois during the Ul'dah summer, Verad is banned from selling foodstuffs.<br />
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'''Weapons and Armor''' - Because Verad cannot guarantee that someone's life will not be put at risk by shoddy equipment, Verad refuses to sell wooden swords, rusty mail, and other typical starting gear for adventurers.<br />
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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic/Familial Love &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">$</font> Regular Client&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size="3">●</font> Hatred/Intense Grudge<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Alienne Sandraix]] - One of Verad's first bodyguards, one he didn't so much hire was find himself forced to employ when she overheard him talking about his new inheritance. She has proven to be an able, if dim-witted, guard, and has also proven herself as a saleswoman of dubious products. Her ability to say exactly the wrong thing in any situation is making Verad seriously consider a gag order as part of her contract.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Anstarra Silverain]] - A fellow member of the Harbingers, Verad was quickly charmed by Anstarra's quick wits and pleasantly teasing demeanor. Even after Verad's departure from the Harbingers, she has proven a close friend and ally.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Aya Foxheart]] - Verad and Ul'dah's best bartender - "The Jewel of the Quicksand" as he likes to call her - are friendly acquaintances, a state brought on by their generally positive attitudes and Verad's willingness to request bizarre drinks. He is also fond of her cookies. <br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Burning Edge]] - The former gladiator-turned-legal-slaver played a pivotal role in the matter of Verad's vandalized "office," to the extent that a tentative relationship had begun to develop, one built around him doing dumb things and her hitting him for it. Having left the debt-trading business following the events at the Coblyn's Fancy, her own spending habits caught up to her to such an extent that she was forced to take hard labor to make ends meet. She disappeared from Ul'dah shortly before Verad inherited an estate - one he would have gladly let her reside in for free. He was left with the sense that life is not often kind to those who make the right choices.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Coatleque Crofte]] - A Sultansworn with whom Verad is acquainted. While not particularly close, he is favorably inclined towards her because of her professional behavior while in service and her kindness towards Roen during her brief imprisonment. She has also read his memoirs, which can make for awkward conversation. After stabilizing him and saving his life after being assaulted, Verad feels himself personally indebted to her, but her recent choices in companionship have left him terribly confused.<br />
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<font size="3">●</font> [[Jameson Taeros]] - A man Verad has seen once and never truly met, he nevertheless has what limited ire the Duskwight can muster, in part because of his actions and how they have affected Roen, and in part because of his role in having Verad assaulted.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Jihl Wilzuun]] - Verad is favorably inclined towards this young Miqo'te through her timid but generally positive disposition. However, his interest in Anstarra may be putting a strain on any real friendship.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Kiht Jakkya]] - Matron of the Shroudwolf Clan. The two initially resolved to work together to help Roen out of their mutually-held esteem for the woman, but their relationship has become a friendship of its own. Kiht has offered Verad materials for sale, a safehouse when his actions against Taeros turned sour, and aid when investigating the problems of Quarrymill. He will be among the first to defend her and her Clan to others should the need arise, and has indeed done so, offering shelter for the newly formed Shroudwolf after they split from the Morbolvine.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> [[Leanne Delphium]] - Recently saved Verad's life. Any arguments they've had in the past have fallen completely by the wayside.<br />
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<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Malin Greaves]] - An officer in the Highbridge division of the Brass Blades, Malin started investigating Verad after a leve he undertook in her jurisdiction led her to believe he was involved with the trafficking of Dravanian relics into Ul'dah. She was half-right. She chose not to arrest Verad for his part in instigating the Scales' incident, so long as he acted as a liaison when she needed information and work done in the city. He will probably regret this.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Misha Jinhri]] - A relative stranger, Misha intervened in the Brass Blades' assault on Verad, pulling him to safety along with Leanne and taking him to recuperate with the Morbolvine.<br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>[[Nihka Mioni]] - The clan alchemist and healer of first the Morbolvine and now the Shroudwolf Clan, Verad first encountered her when seeking aid and equipment from the Morbolvine in seeking equipment during his robberies of Taeros' warehouse holdings. The two struck up a very quick friendship, and Verad has started to see himself as an increasingly parental figure in her life - a position that, if recipcrocal, he would be happy to accept.<br />
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<font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font>[[Odile Dornier]] - A folk-healer from Gridania, Odile has ruined Verad's ability to sell non-medicinal snake oil by pointing out that it's actually quite useful. He still thinks she's a stunner though. She has recently accepted a post in Dubious Distributions as an in-house healer and a source of folk magic - an offer made in part because Verad recognizes the nature of some of her practices as a placebo.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">$</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Osric Melkire]] - One of Verad's "regulars" - that is to say, someone who has purchased his goods more than once. Verad thinks highly of the Sergeant for his open and accepting attitude towards dubious goods, though he hasn't quite sorted out why the man is always laughing in his presence.<br />
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<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>[[Spahro Llorn]] - On the one hand, Ul'dah's top reporter has written libelous articles about Verad and forced him to flee the city on at least one occasion. On the other, she has also proven that her desire for a story can be turned to good ends with the right circumstances. Verad remains leery and treats her as a business contact more than a friend.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Renae Lecuyer]] - Upon inheriting Xhosa Tauzeh's estate, Verad also inherited control over Ms. Lecuyer, her servant and retainer. She currently serves around the estate to perform various odd jobs and security and to act as a deadpan straight-person to Verad's more outrageous ideas.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Roen Deneith]] - Verad met this former Sultansworn while temporarily on vacation in Limsa Lominsa after a misunderstanding regarding accidental cactuar smuggling in Ul'dah. Over time, he has come to see her as an exemplar of what an Ul'dahn ought to be, and has offered his assistance with her troubles out of personal loyalty. That loyalty was strained, however, when it became clear to Verad that the intentions of Deneith's allies might harm Ul'dah more than help, and a betrayal of her confidence has led to a split between the two and the realization that idealizing her did not let him see her as a person. Time will tell if this can be mended.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">$</font><font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Xhosa Tauzeh]] - One of Verad's few "big clients," he met Xhosa while trying to sell a stash of burnt books. She not only accepted the entire stash, but has established a regular large purchase of many of his goods. After several months away from Thanalan, Xhosa stunned him by bequeathing her estate to him in its entirety upon her return.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Y'mheena Pahsj]] - Y'mheena represents something Verad both dreads and desires - a competitor, at least in the Cactu-Puncture business if in none of his other goods. Their conversations can range from the cooperative to the caustic, depending on moment-to-moment goals. Following Y'mheena's shameless theft of his Cactu-Puncture services, they have recently come to an understanding regarding their separate spheres of influence.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Yune Tabrisviel]] - A new member of the Harbingers, Verad's attempt at thanking her for healing an injury suffered in archery practice led to the initiation of hostilities with another member, but also began a strong friendship between he and the Miqo'te keeper. <br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>[[Z'zhumii umi]] - Verad happened to encounter the young courtesan while she was inadvertently using his original office space to practice a dance routine. After striking up a friendship borne of being unable to afford her, he now finds himself wealthy and within her price range and sights alike. It's terribly confusing for him.<br />
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==Rumors==<br />
===Common Rumors===<br />
::* "Who ever heard've an Elezen with a last name like Bellveil?" - ''Random Astute Person''<br />
::* "He once tried to sell me a marital aid, claiming it had been tested by the Greatest Lover in Eorzea - himself. I slapped him unconscious and I still don't feel I hit him hard enough." - ''Unidentified Courtesan''<br />
::* "Bellveil? The peddler? He may smile and play at being a trader, but if he were any good he'd have a stall here in the market with the rest of us." - ''Textile Vendor''<br />
::* "He's a good man, and you should buy as much from him as possible, especially the imitation fool's gold!" - ''Obviously Verad Wearing A Cheap Disguise''<br />
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===Moderate Rumors===<br />
::* "He's been hurt, you can tell. You can see the pain behind his beard. Isn't it romantic?" - ''Possibly Fictional Admirer''<br />
::* "I heard him saying he was at Cartenau, and if he'd had just a minute more that the City-States would have won the day. He's lucky the Blades were around." - ''Veteran of Cartenau''<br />
::* "If you buy enough of his junk, he'll take special requests. Then you might get somethin' good instead of his usual crap. But why not just buy from a vendor?" - ''Equally Perceptive Passerby''<br />
::* "I tried reading his memoirs and had to throw the book in the fire. Far too racy. Far, far too racy." - ''Woman Suffering Buyer's Remorse''<br />
::* "I thought he was clever, and his salesmanship was ingenious. I offered to place him highly in the company to help him on his feet, and he turned me down! Perhaps he has no business sense after all." - ''La Noscean Entrepeneur''<br />
::* "Hey, you want an Ishgardian rug? Dirt-cheap. Fell out the back of a warehouse. Just look at the weave on this thing!" - ''Opportunistic Resident of Pearl Lane''<br />
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===Rare Rumors===<br />
::* "Nah, nah, it makes sense, y'know. Bellveil, 's an anagram. Villebeie or somethin' elezen like that. Gotta look between the lines." - ''Idle Drunk''<br />
::* "Saw him draw his bow, proud and noble, like he knew what he was doing, and then, get this - he shot the bow, not the arrow. What an idiot! No idea how he disarmed that woman afterwards, for I was too busy laughing to notice. Probably luck." - ''Grindstone Spectator''<br />
::* "And so it was foretold that should the Forsaken of Nald'thal ever be prevented from saying his holy word, disaster would tarnish the Jewel of the Desert." - ''Desperate Street Prophet''<br />
::* "I had a good thing going. He ruined it. He'll get the same." - ''Lalafell Overheard In Gridania''<br />
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===PC Rumors===<br />
::* "Master Bellveil's wares saved m'life, they did. Call 'em 'worthless rubbish' again. Go on. See if I don't gut you where y'stand." - [[Osric Melkire]]<br />
::* "He's a trader, I guess, but he beguiles with such honesty that I can't imagine he makes a living. I'd serve him, just for the amusement and cheer he brings us though; if Momodi would allow." - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
::* "Someone slipped a Fantasia in my drink of all things, and I walked around as a Moonkeeper for a few days. He told me he had a way to turn me back, and presented a Hyur roleplay kit of sorts. I told him to go fuck a carbuncle." - [[Lilithium Altair]]<br />
::* "A fixed point in aether, he said. But I let it go. Perhaps that was a mistake. I think... we might be making our way back to becoming friends again." - [[Roen Deneith]]<br />
::* "I overheard him talking about a theft from his office. He has a hard enough time as it is, who would steal from him?" - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
::* "Sir Verad approached me and offered his.. questionable valued goods. A-At least he's honest unlike some merchants! Or is he?.. Does that mean his goods are actually of excellent quality?" - [[Vynka Lanore]]<br />
::* "Whatever you may have heard is not true. Master Bellveil is a simple merchant and not possibly capable of any crimes levied against him. The Brass Blades have no business trying to squeeze blood from a stone." - [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
::* "Ser Bellveil... He is a drake amongst ganders, no? An honest merchant in Ul'dah; I hope only that his charm does not see him pecked to death for that good heart." - [[Xhosa Tauzeh]]<br />
::* "I fear his head is growing too big for his britches." - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
::* "Verad is a good man. Some boar-brained people do not see it, but they will soon." - [[Kiht Jakkya]] <br />
::* "They say behind every laughing face lies a weeping heart. True or not, the brightness Verad brings to this world - and to me - I will not suffer to be lost. No matter what it takes." - [[Anstarra Silverain]]<br />
::* "I heard someone say that he's just a fellow who sells little devices that nobody really understands!" - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
::* "The Dubious Duskwight? Oh yes! He used to be a regular here. But since he moved on up he's found himself too many things to keep his attention. '''*thoughtful pause*''' Honestly, I think he has given himself over to fancies; I'm not sure he's even really in the dubious business any more." -[[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
::* "Strange guy, Master Verad. I'm not sure if his involvement in things helps or harms, but it certainly makes things more interesting." - [[Evangeline Primrose]]<br />
::* "Just... I don't know. Got himself into a fine mess of trouble, last I heard. Brought it on himself really. Irresponsible, melodramatic fool." a pause "Though I mostly hope he manages to find himself out of all that trouble." - [[Jaques Guillaume]]<br />
::* "Verad is like a fine wine. Aged to perfection and best kept in a cold dark room to gather dust, only brought out to entertain the pompous." - [[Spahro Llorn]]<br />
::* "Eccentric! Fixated with the word dubious! Nearly launched me skyhigh alongside a shark! Owner of questionable logic! I love being around him~" - [[Leanne Delphium]]<br />
::* "Somehow, he continues to keep more legitimate paperwork than product. Also, I am afraid I do not find the same amusement over self-aggrandizing trees than he does." - [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
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==Fiction==<br />
[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7898 The Case of the Ransacked Rug] - In which Verad gets a firsthand look at the debt-labor industry.<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8409 Broken and Rusty Things] - In which Verad plays at being a thief, assisting and assisted by those of overlooked value.<br />
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==Annotations==<br />
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| imagewidth = 430<br />
| caption = Spahro Llorn<br />
| title = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = La Noescan<br />
| race = Miqo'te<br />
| clan = Keepers of the Moon<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 19<br />
| stat_2 = Job<br />
| stat_2_value = Reporter for ''Tonberry's Lantern''<br />
| stat_3 = Annoyance Factor<br />
| stat_3_value = 5.2 Cillzams<br />
| stat_4 = Danger Level<br />
| stat_4_value = 45 Elmots<br />
| stat_5 = Miqo Magics<br />
| stat_5_value = Tail<br />
| stat_6 = Teenager CR<br />
| stat_6_value = Level 6 Goth / Level 12 Rebel<br />
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==Character==<br />
===General=== <br />
Spahro is a trouble maker, and she always has been. never content anywhere, she's prone to wandering. Recently she's taken up residence in Ul'Dah as a reporter for ''Tonberry's Lantern''. She'd gained some notoriety as a scandal reporter, often being accused of turning the prestigious ''Lantern'' into nothing more than a cheap tabloid, but no one can argue that she moves paper. Sales are the highest they've been in years with her on the front page.<br />
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===Appearance===<br />
Spahro is of slightly below average height for a Miqo'te with dark grey skin and coal black hair. She dresses very well for someone of such a meager income, and can usually be spotted in any crowd by the colorful outfits she chooses. She has a scar over her right eye, though its origin changes with each telling of its story, and she keeps her face painted with the ritual hunting paint of her hereditary tribe, despite seeming to keep to none of their other traditions and not actually being a hunter.<br />
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===Personality===<br />
Spahro's personality is a verb rather than a noun. She tends to hit people over the head with it until they're dazed into passivity or driven away. She tends towards the abrasive, punctuating most sentences with either sarcasm or accusations depending on whether or not she's doing her job and how seriously she's taking it at the time.<br />
==Combat==<br />
Spahro actually has some combat training, but is no soldier. She prefers the pen over the sword any day, though she's capable of defending herself against local wildlife and common urban dangers effectively.<br />
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==Roleplay Hooks==<br />
===You May Have Heard of Spahro If...===<br />
::* You're familiar with Costa del Sol's vibrant social scene.<br />
::* You're famous and hope she never talks to you.<br />
::* You're literate and enjoy gossip.<br />
::* You're literate and HATE gossip.<br />
::* You try to keep up with current events.<br />
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===Spahro May Have Heard of You If...===<br />
::* You're famous.<br />
::* You're a writer.<br />
::* You're unlucky.<br />
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===RUMORS===<br />
:* "I hear she writes for the Lantern, and she seems to have every qualification: she can squabble and sneak out on a tip like a pro!" -[[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
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:* "You did not hear this from me, mind you, but I hear she loves to be complimented on her ample chest." -[[Coatleque Crofte|Red-headed Sultansworn]]<br />
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:* "I've heard that she makes up half of her stories, just to sell the papers." - [[ A Highlander woman with short black hair ]]<br />
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:* "The fact that I believed her to be a caring person once upon a time ago, only goes to show the extent of my naivete and foolishness. I know better now." - [[Roen Deneith]]<br />
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:* "She said she caught the Pox from an Ishgardian Dragoon. Worst case the Alchemist Guild has seen in years. I would say she needs to be more careful with her lovers. She also has no idea what storks are for." - [[Alexaria Whiteraven]]<br />
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:* "It is sometimes hard to remember there is a person beneath the garbage she continuously vomits. Typically hardest at the end of the week when the latest Lantern is printed." - [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
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:* "She is the Eyes and Ears of the people, like a true journalist. At least when she's not writing up scandals for the masses to consume. I don't hold it against her though, we all have to eat." - [[Evangeline Primrose]]<br />
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:* "If nothin' else, she makes the Lantern worth a laugh." - [[Osric Melkire]]<br />
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:* "One of the only people alive who's seen me at rock bottom, and she still thinks I'm worthwhile... I'll try not to prove her wrong." - [[Jana Ridah]]<br />
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:* “The last I saw of her, she had gotten herself into quite a bout of trouble indeed. …Thankfully, her continued contributions to the Tonberry’s Lantern reflect that she is quite well. Too well, even.” - [[Edda Eglantine]]<br />
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:* “Nigh impossible to deal with, needing a combination of patience, guts and perseverance to survive the first couple of minutes with her potty mouth! She's also one of the truest friends I've made. Call it a strange paradox~” - [[Leanne Delphium]]<br />
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:* "She said she owed me something called a royalty? I explained that I am no king's daughter and she dropped it at that." - [[Coatleque Crofte|Duped Bronco Model]]<br />
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| name = Shas Tarry<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah (Formerly Ala Mhigo)<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 35<br />
| stat_2 = Height<br />
| stat_2_value = 6 fulms, 3 ilms<br />
| stat_3 = Weight <br />
| stat_3_value = 174<br />
| stat_4 = Profession<br />
| stat_4_value = Sultansworn<br />
| stat_5 = Patron Deity<br />
| stat_5_value = Rhalgr, The Destroyer<br />
| stat_6 = Server<br />
| stat_6_value = Balmung<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Shas can typically be seen wearing in armor or a formal uniform, even during social settings. Will usually avoid wearing outfits that flatter her figure more often than not, and will most likely be seen in a typical stoic stance on occasion. As a full blooded Highlander she is significantly larger than the standard Midlander Hyur. Her bodystyle can best be described as athletic, toned, slightly curvaceous and would be considered as being molded for combat. Can be seen wearing modest jewelry on occasion but never in excess. Has several faded scars along her backside and one noticeable scar along her abs. Has another deep scar on the side of her midsection with a matching exit wound on her back that appears to be recent.<br />
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==History==<br />
Shas was born under the name Sharla Blackheart in 1544 to a middle class family in Ala Mhigo. Shas herself was to be in a arranged marriage to the son of a Ala Mhigo noble before the invasion occured. Her family line at the time was known for producing loyal and superb knights. The family line almost came to an end during the Empire's invasion. Only Shas, one of her sistsrs and her father managed to escape the invasion and eventually found their way to Ul'Dah where they were welcomed by distant Midlander relatives residing there. After some time Shas' father settled and found work as a merchant within the city for a short time and spent some time teaching the Lancer arts to members of the Ala Mhigan Brigade of the Immortal Flames. Shas not being one to be content with such a lifestyle began early training to become a gladiator and eventually a member of the Sultansworn, against the wishes of her father. After much convincing her father gave in and prepared Shas for a life of service to the Sultana with constant, harsh and rigorous training. On the day she came of age, Shas registered with the Gladiator's guild and began her journey to become a member of the Sultansworn Elite. While Shas' ability with the sword were exceptional for one her age, she had some difficulty controlling her emotions and at times letting them cloud her judgement. During her training she was known to be headstrong, brash and arrogant, no doubt due in part to her Highlander lineage and family history. Over time Shas learned to control her emotions and keep them from controlling her. After her final training was completed she became a member of the Sultansworn and served with loyalty and distinction for several years before deciding to venture out into the world as a free paladin. Her decision to do so came as a shock to many who know her well enough with the exception of her father. Not being one to be satisfied with staying in one place for too long, Shas felt she could do more for others by traveling the world and helping others as she saw fit. Recently she has made the decision to return to Ul'dah after spending the past five years wandering as a Free Paladin.<br />
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Near the end of her training as a Sultansworn Initiate, Shas became involved with a Maelstrom Officer who would frequent Ul'dah on occasion. Their relationship did not have the best of starts but over time they became close to one another and would have a child together before long. In truth Shas' decision to leave the Sultansworn and Ul'dah came as a result of the aftermath of the Battle of Cartenau and the Calamity. There are a few rumors as to her actual activities during the time Shas left the Order, but very few know the full truth of what transpired.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
At first glance many would see Shas as a true born Highlander woman, and they would be correct. Despite her early years of training and discipline, Shas can still be brash, arrogant, and very blunt on occasion. She does show a very calm demeanor and has a certain charm that a few notice about her. Her accent and mannerisms are blatantly obvious when speaking with others, although she makes an effort to hide them. While she may not notice it occurring, she has been known to be openly flirtatious with those she speaks with, and had a reputation as being somewhat of a womanizer herself in her younger years. As of late due to recent events Shas has begun to go by her true name and has become somewhat cold and distant to others, even those she considers friends.<br />
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==Affiliations and Known Associates==<br />
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==Characteristics==<br />
* '''Nicknames''': <br />
* '''Age''': 36<br />
** '''Nameday''': <br />
* '''Gender''': Female<br />
** '''Sexuality''': Open<br />
** '''Marital Status''': Involved (complicated)<br />
* '''Alignment''': Good (Some questionable tendencies)<br />
* '''Height''': 6'3<br />
* '''Weight''': 175<br />
* '''Body''': Toned, Athletic<br />
* '''Hair''': Short raven colored<br />
* '''Eyes''': One sea green, one light sky blue<br />
* '''Skin''': Light-skinned almost pale<br />
* '''Clothing''': Usually in uniform, armor or conservative attire<br />
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===Likes===<br />
* Spending time with her daughter<br />
* Singing (inherited from her mother who was a Bard at one point in her life)<br />
* Meeting other Highlanders and Paladins<br />
* Helping those in need<br />
* Training/Sparring<br />
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===Dislikes===<br />
* Those who commit violence against women, children and other innocents<br />
* Garlean Empire<br />
* Slavers<br />
* Voidsent<br />
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===Areas of Expertise===<br />
* '''Martial''': Proficient with sword and shield, experience in hand to hand combat<br />
* '''Crafting''': Culinarian/Weaver <br />
* '''Other''': Limited healing abilities<br />
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===Strengths===<br />
* Higher than normal physical strength<br />
* Exceptional intelligence<br />
* High pain tolerance and toxin resistance<br />
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===Weaknesses===<br />
* Can be quick to anger in certain situations and circumstances<br />
* Known for going solo on certain missions or tasks<br />
* Hides a great deal of her past<br />
* limited aether manipulation but slowly improving over time<br />
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==Other Notes==<br />
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===Rumours===<br />
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* "One of the more level headed and grounded members of our Order. Shas is good at keeping the new Squires in line. I do not think I could do this job without her." ~ [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
* "One of those trustworthy comrade. A shame I was not able to fight by her side while I was a Sultansworn." ~ [[Anelia Sadowyn]]<br />
* "One of the examples where she has given her life for others; every time I have heard her speak it is has been about someone else and what she pays for that. Forgive me, she was not speaking to me of it so about what I do not know. It simply sounds very important and painful." ~ [[Jancis Milburga]]<br />
* "Lady Shar, seems to have a lot on her plate, and she can still smile through it all. I respect the hell out of that." ~ [[War Siren]]<br />
* "She has been somewhat aloof lately, speaking often of past regrets." ~ [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
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===Known Haunts===<br />
You might have run into or otherwise know NAME from:<br />
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* Anyone familiar with the Blackheart family may or may not recognize who Shas truly is.<br />
* Other refugees from Ala Mhigo or those who frequent little Ala Mhigo on occasion<br />
* Recognized her fighting style from her time in the Gladiator's Guild and fighting in the Bloodsands<br />
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===OOC Inspirations===<br />
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==References==</div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Jancis_Milburga&diff=115766Jancis Milburga2015-08-26T20:12:47Z<p>Coatleque: /* PC Rumors */ Rumor Added</p>
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| name = Jancis Milburga<br />
| image = Ffxiv 05032014 021437.png<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Limsa (Nomad)<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Midlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Between 23-26 (Unknown)<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Conjurer/Healer<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 2 ilms / 115 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Guardian<br />
| stat_5_value = [[Thaliak, the Scholar]]<br />
| stat_6 = Other Given Names<br />
| stat_6_value = <ul><li>Milly</li> <li>Solkeim "Blessed Violet"</li> <li>Jan</li> <li>Janny</li><li>Janjan</li></ul><br />
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'''Jancis Milburga''', a midlander hyur, is a merchant's daughter orphaned in the Twelveswood and forced to come into her own.<br />
==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Appearance''</div>==<br />
Jancis is overall quite plain in her manner of attire and appearance; though she keeps herself kept she does not follow the fashion or trends of higher classes or wear makeup. <br />
Her hands are soft and she'll typically wear gloves to protect them. [[http://imgur.com/a/7x8pw Album of References]]<br />
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Jancis has an alto voice range and no vocal training.<br />
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'''Beyond what the character actually wears:''' <br />
*Around her neck is a simple chain holding a handmade ring with a lapis lazuli gem in it.<br />
*Has a plain handkerchief of cotton (not always the same one she constantly gives it away).<br />
*Typically has a small book-sized satchel containing basic medical supplies, a map, and a waterskin.<br />
*There is a wand or other natural-wood on her person or in her satchel.<br />
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'''Scars:''' <br />
*A knife scar across her cheek done in a traditional design which has stretched and faded as she's come into adulthood. Received as a child.<br />
*A keloid scar with a spider-like style with thin branches on her stomach and on her lower back; gotten from being impaled with a conjured stalagmite from [[Melfice Vainchelon]] in disguise.<br />
*Left leg has uneven texture from a zombie attack during the onslaught at Ul'dah's gates headed by [[Jin'li Epinoch]].<br />
*Right shoulder has small jagged scars from the claws and teeth of a possessed imp attack. Received while rescuing [[L'aenoh Tia]] from a dark blood mage.<br />
*Three indented slots on her left side starting at her lower ribs which look like a giant fork stabbed her (which is what happened). Inflicted by [[Augustine Frost]] while under the influence of "Pink Primal" [[Memeli Meli]].<br />
*Left arm has speckled skin coloring from burns and aether damage, a mix caused by [[Jana Ridah]], [[Delial Grimsong]], and fighting Louvel for [[Ja'ren A'lenthin]].<br />
*Right hand has very faint white lines in the shape of teeth, caused by [[Reginald Ozrik]] biting her hand during an ordeal and healed hastily to lessen backlash.<br />
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==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''General Demeanor''</div>==<br />
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Jancis is awkward socially, ranging from blunt questions to over elaborate sentences as if talking in a storybook. <br />
She calls nearly everyone by some kind of title and will avoid saying the name of people she does not care about. <br />
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Having a kind heart, Jancis is very patient and forgiving with others. She's happiest when she is feeling useful and is a good follower. <br />
Has a soft spot for children and young animals, but in general she's very 'hands on' touching people on their arms or shoulders and taking their hands to make connection.<br />
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Fearless and willing to speak up to bring about understanding and clarification on matters she finds to be wrong, particularly if it is hurting someone.<br />
Defensive of friends and allies, or those she deems in duress, she will stand up in protection and literally block words or physical attempts of harm.<br />
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==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Combat - Views/Behavior''</div>==<br />
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*<b>Skills</b><br />
:*While not very smart in battle, Jancis does not fear it. She will go in and try to support everyone she's an ally with regardless of her own safety. <br />
:*As a conjurer, Jancis is sensitive to the elements and through training has become more sensitive to the aether and magicks around people she's close to, giving her an edge on healing serious conditions at crucial times. <br />
:*She's light of foot and quick to find a place she thinks will not hinder her allies.<br />
:*She is trained in poisons and venoms, taking them herself in small doses to build up an immunity. She will use it as a rudimentary attack by throwing and misting as a distraction.<br />
:*Trained with basics of a shield and staff. Usually does not have both at once and will two-hand whichever she has. Carries a wand and has natural items on her person at all times to form conjuration.<br />
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*<b>Weaknesses</b><br />
:*Jancis is typically too preoccupied watching her allies she fails to watch out for herself and would be an easy target. <br />
:*Her strength and dexterity in a fight is not too keen and she would easily fall in one-on-one battle.<br />
:*Her ability to "read" aether is a novice level, so things that are unnatural or done by an arcanist she cannot undo by the same means. She can do little more than sense the presence of aether.<br />
:*Being a conjurer, she relies on her voice to call out to the elements to assist her. Anything that would hinder that or interrupt her would leave her to rely on physical abilities alone.<br />
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==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Tendencies''</div>==<br />
[[File:JancisbyMeli.png|right|300px]]<br />
*Jancis grew up mostly on her own out in the wild of the Shroud. Her habits and words do not follow current culture 100%; she will use odd terms and not understand idioms.<br />
*Wearing pants her entire childhood, she compensates for typical 'style' by wearing leggings.<br />
*Apologizes constantly.<br />
*Tends to be hands-on with people, touching their arm or shoulder, and does not understand the concept of personal space.<br />
*Gives everyone a title, typically using their first name along with it. Lord, Lady, Master, Sir [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8054&pid=103830#pid103830 Resource]]<br />
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'''"Flaws"'''<br />
*Jancis is honest to a fault. She will not lie or tell a half-truth. The best she can do is not bring up a topic unless asked. She also complains and isn't cooperative if someone wants her to lie or is lying, calling them out and then correcting their words.<br />
*While someone have to give trust to earn trust, it makes her a pushover when given to the wrong people. Unless it's overly clear she thinks the best of everyone and their intentions, believing them to be the victims of misfortune or simply their good attempts failed. In very few cases has she deemed someone beyond mortal abilities to save from corruption.<br />
*Not growing up with gil, and seeing it as the useless material it is made out of doesn't really give it any value beyond what people tell her. She can't haggle and always overpays.<br />
*She is fearless and will come forward to defend someone, run up to help someone, reach out and touch things that could be dangerous. It's without a second thought.<br />
*Being sensitive to others have made her overly-sensitive. Her hands are kept soft and able to feel problems, but that also leaves them prone to wounds and blisters that are not allowed to callus over so it happens over and over. Hot food is hot. Bitter things are bitter. Spicy foods are spicy! She will cry out when wounded and the only hardened part of her is her mind which endures it.<br />
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<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;"><b>''Likes''</b></div><br />
::*Children and young animals.<br />
::*Feeling useful & following others.<br />
::*Natural trinkets:flowers, sea shells, rocks, etc.<br />
::*Being called by a nickname.<br />
::*Fruit, by itself or in other things like drinks.<br />
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<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;"><b>''Dislikes''</b></div><br />
::*Mistrust and dishonesty.<br />
::*The unnatural/voidsent.<br />
::*Loud noises.<br />
::*Corrupted people, power grabbing, misconduct.<br />
::*Being called "Child" or childish.<br />
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<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;"><b>''Hobbies/Talents''</b></div><br />
::*Reading/Writing<br />
::*Healing Arts<br />
::*Poisons,Venoms, and basic Herbal uses<br />
::*Basic Cooking<br />
::*Conjuring<br />
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==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Relationships''</div>==<br />
Jancis has no known family.<br />
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====PC Friends====<br />
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<div style="background: #BEBEBE; margin: 0em 2em; padding: 0.25em; width: 45em;">&nbsp;&nbsp;(<font style="color: #DC143C;">♥</font> = Romantic Interest, <font style="color: #AC58FA">♥</font> = Platonic Care, ♥ = Trusted, ♦ = Company, ♣ = NPC, ♠ = Deceased )</div><br />
[[File:Coatleque & Jancis.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
♠ '''[[A'rho Tia]]''' - A humorous and giving aether user and something of an artist to Jancis. Believed to have returned to his clan.<spoiler><br />
[[File:Arho_wiki_profilepic.png|200px]]<br><br />
Easily enchanting for his witty humor and curious ways he shows care to those around him, particularly his twin brother and L'aenoh. "Master A'rho".<br><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Has a twin brother A'randr, who is he very close to.<br />
*Can manipulate aether into a carbuncle as an extension of himself.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met via Rinilda and spoke in-length at the Grindstone one night about healing and even assisted in smaller wounds. <br />
*Met again and spent a good deal of time together during All Saint's Wake where the man continued to encourage and compliment the conjurer's costume.<br />
:*Won the story contest with the girl and mirror.<br />
*Most of the time he comes around the house, Jancis gets distracted and unknowingly helps the man steal many of the juice boxes L'aenoh keeps at the bar.<br />
*Coming to Leanne's picnic, Jancis aether travels with A'randr and he gets very sick. She tells A'rho who claims that his brother could have died and is furious. She feels very calleous and neglectful for leaving A'randr as he was.<br />
*A'rho was marked by the voidsent Mistress Gwendoline. During the fight, A'rho came by and was helping with the wounded at Coralhaus. Asked to look into this voidsent Gwendolyn, he took a sample of everyone's blood to hopefully figure out the problem. Becoming marked himself, he worked to help stop her influence by calling everyone affected together to share information and come to a resolution. Held one of the rings that contains Gwendoline's feelings and memories.<br />
</spoiler><br />
♠ '''[[A'randr Tia]]''' - Shy smiling man, Jancis has a strange fondness for the quiet and stoic figure. Has returned to his clan.<spoiler><br />
[[File:Aran001.png|200px]]<br><br />
Finding him quiet and kind with a weird awkward bashfulness, she always tries to talk to him for no particular reason. After seeing his childish display, she keeps her tone more polite than before considering how poorly his body and temperament react to hardships. "Lord A'randr"<br><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Brother of A'rho<br />
*Has sweaty hands<br />
*Sells tobacco and other smoking novelties. <br />
*Enjoys juice boxes, particularly apple. <br />
'''Past Events''''<br />
*Met at the All Saint's Wake party, unable to talk to him with all the commotion and crowd.<br />
*Going to Leanne's picnic, the two travel via aether which leaves A'randr ill. Telling her to go on ahead, Jancis finds out later how bad it affected him.<br />
*Making a leftover eel dinner, Jancis asks Sigurd to make juice which the twins help with. Coming over with surprise cake, A'randr destroys an orange in his hand which Jancis helps clean off while quoting from a book.<br />
:*“If love were a color, it'd be orange. Not because that's a romantic color, but because it's the sweetest. If you want to know how I feel about you, I just made some juice out of it. Grab a glass—a tall one.”<br />
*A'randr found out that A'rho has been marked by the voidsent Gwendoline and asked for a sample of blood to follow-up with, giving to alchemists he knows. After asking about the results, the man avoided answering and had a fit about a strange woman in his house. Jancis hasn't seen him since and worries what happened with her contaminated blood.<br />
</spoiler><br />
♠ '''[[Alveo Soulseeker]]''' - Jancis met Alveo while working as a support in the same Free Company and ended up having feelings for the sailor. Once recovered from his life-long ordeal, they confessed their feelings for one another and were to be wed.<spoiler><br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Uponing joining the Harbingers of Dawn company, Jancis got wrapped up in a personal condition of one of the soldiers. By chance missing the worst of his afflicted curse; she ended up trusting Alveo and his companion Rynn. <br />
:*While mostly being forced to be a source of outsider support, Jancis continued to bring aid and deal with the awkward man with a gruff demeanor. She was there when Alveo defeated Illear, freeing himself, and found him to be much more than a cold husk.<br />
*Looking to prove her worth and ease the conscious of her beloved, Jancis joined the Maelstrom as a medic. Unknown to her, this only caused her lover more worry and concern. Her current work has her going along the coastal towns assisting the locals with their ailments and concerns.<br />
*''Al-well that ends well'': After many trips North to find her beloved and assist him in his ordeals and endeavors, Jancis continued to find only traces left behind by the man. Contacting his other friends and mentors, whom had not heard of his ventures nor received word back from him, as well as sending multiple letters she was assisted in the end by another friend who confirmed Alveo was actively receiving her correspondence and was going on his own missions of his own accord. Though heartbroken, she learned to live with his decision and discontinued her trips North or holding out for contact; knowing his indecision before about a life of settling down and his refusal to put her into danger clearly trumped any importance she held on his heart previously.<br />
*Being brave and strong-headed in a rare occasion, Jancis lost her proper demeanor with Sir Filangieri which led to a complicated encounter with the two. Alveo finding out and taking it poorly, Jancis decided in order to "forgive herself" to take up a huge amount of debt to protect Alveo. Jancis was indebted to Lady Tasa. <br />
:*Reuniting with Alveo by chance while working, he convinced her that they could "go home", but the soldier's true intentions were to goad the knight Sir Filangieri into a fight. After being humiliated in front of the others, Jancis was strained with thoughts of giving up on her beloved. The situation was more compounded by his additional apologies and a very intimate offer. Jancis' trust in Alveo has improved dramatically from the sailor's continued efforts to compromise with the stubborn knight. <br />
*Key events including rejoining the Maelstrom, night of the Pumpkin Cafe opening, and Dhemgeim's nameday celebration have solidified Jancis' commitment to Alveo.<br />
*In a show of loyalty and to give Alveo clarity, Jancis has entrusted him with her most precious possession: a silver charm bracelet, infant-sized, with a seashell-shaped charm bearing the engraving "L.F.".<br />
*At Alveo's lack of concern and mix-up that he intended to take on a near suicidal job for a shady mercenary group, she struck him. Anytime this is brought up, Jancis feels very guilty.<br />
*Alveo proposed on the 30th Sun of the 3rd Umbral Moon, after the Grindstone they traveled to the Sagoii Desert where the two had first realized how much they cared for one another. While Jancis did not grow up knowing such culture of marriage outside of fictional books, she is excited about the title and reacts to it, particularly from Alveo.<br />
*With a surprising change, Alveo has gone North to assist his mentor in an emergency call. Cleaning out their home and resigning from his position with the Coral Sea and the Maelstrom.<br />
*With little word of his departure, Jancis finds his mentor and learns he has no information on his departure nor had insight of it, much as he does not care for the woman.<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Solhai_alveo_rynn.png|Alveo and Rynn before breaking the curse.<br />
File:Solhai_Alveo.png|Alveo Camp<br />
File:Solhai_Jancis_Alveo_home.png|Alveo and Jancis return to the Mist.<br />
File:Solhai_alveo_jancis_fs.png|Alveo recovering from injuries in the Sagolii Desert.<br />
File:Ffxiv_06292014_022909.jpg|Proposal from Alveo.<br />
File:Ffxiv 07302014 225153.jpg|Alveo, Rynn, and Jancis<br />
File:Ffxiv 07192014 195704.jpg|Alveo and Jancis in Thanalan<br />
File:Ffxiv 07082014 184736.jpg|Alveo and Jancis in Coerthas<br />
File:Ffxiv 07062014 120012.jpg|Alveo and Jancis in Limsa<br />
File:Solhai_ship_off.png|Jancis watching some Coral Sea shipping off.<br />
</gallery><br />
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• '''[[Ameline Valtin]]''' - A well-trained lady and what Jancis believes is an Elezen from a prominent family. Overall the time the conjurer spends with the lady is pleasant and inspiring. "Lady Ameline"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Ame1.png|200px]]<br><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Adept with lance.<br />
*Member of the Solioquy bard troupe.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Jancis met during Oscare's Story Time in La Noscea.<br />
*Accompanied to find her lover's family who was being plagued by their patriarch.<br />
*Storyteller for pilgrimages to [[Lore:The Twelve|the Twelves' stones]] including Halone, Menphina, and Thaliak.<br />
</spoiler><br />
• '''[[Aya Foxheart]]''' - Barmaid and fighter, Jancis loves how the lady always smiles and greets her, though she refuses help from or be served by passively. Finds Aya inspiring, happily listening to stories and the thoughts of the woman and admiring her ability to do the same for other adventurers. Regards the former lancer as a healer for the work she does feeding and serving in the busiest place in all of Eorzea. Aya always replies that it is 'not that busy'. "Lady Aya"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Aya_stretch.jpg|200px]]<br><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Fond of Limsa.<br />
*Has northern accent.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Jancis met when Cici introduced them after missing one another for many moons.<br />
*Visited on and off, particularly after the HoD tavern night in the Mist.<br />
:*Met up at the new location in the Lavender Beds, where to two spend time talking about Aya's former life, guarding the northern reaches of the Twelveswood and the people she use to know.[[http://i.imgur.com/yNBOIRe.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Recited poem during Halone's pilgrimage.<br />
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♥ '''[[Barengar Armsbreaker]]''' - A mercenary who is good with an axe and has a habit of expression emotion and thoughts through a series of grunts. Though the two met by outside influence and both hold the more disagreeable aspects outfront to one another, the two manage to get along and see more through the outer shell to the more caring and deep part of the man. Jancis looks forward to his inquiries on her status and finds her thoughts going back to them often. "Sir Armsbreaker" "Barengar"<spoiler><br />
[[File:BarengarMeishali.jpg|200px]]<br><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Had a younger brother, Bertram, who passed away in the Ala Mhigan Resistance. Barengar holds a lot of guilt over it.<br />
*Has a shark tattoo across the left side of his face.<br />
*Father was "Greyshark" for his swift skill and ability.<br />
*A habit of swinging poorly, causing 'Swimmer's Shoulder'<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*Help him deal with the oddity of corrupted magic that is bringing him nightmares.<br />
:*Barengar while on a job has been given visions of his deceased brother causing him a lot of grief. Though Jancis tries to stand watch as the man sleeps, she strives to help him deal with the guilt more than the magic itself.<br />
:*While talking, Jancis offers to try and remove the magic inside by giving it a different host. Barengar immediately rejects the idea and tells her she is part of the 'plan'; making her life not optional to risk for him.<br />
*Learn what the bandits in the Shroud were after if possible.<br />
*Continue to write the man and send parcels considering the link pearl compromise.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Quote:''"Ya've got gumption, ain't anyone gonna take that from ya. Ain't a lot of folk that're willin' ta do what they know ain't easy, seems like ya ain't most folk."''<br />
*Met in the Sea of Clouds at the urging by Sen to help cure and deal with Barengar's shoulder that was causing him a lot of pain. The same time Jancis aided Kaguya "Flower" with her infected horn and gave Barengar the ornament she took off while cleaning the wound.<br />
:*Concerned the axeman would simply ruin the work she put in, based on her initial impression of his reluctant demeanor and reaction to Kaguya, Jancis hires the man hoping paying for him to rest would be enough. He informs her it is not and she ends up struggling to figure out how to honor the contract as much as allow his body to recover.<br />
*Finds Barengar being healed by one of his kin for severe aetheric wounds on both legs and takes him to an empty house so he can rest. After realizing the place is too peaceful/boring, she invites him to stay at Coralhaus while he is under her employ.<br />
*While at the ends of recovery, Jancis is attacked by a group of rogues with a curious red dagger. Barengar ends up fending off the group and not giving into their baiting to leave Jancis' side. Finding their linkpearl compromised by these men and, Barengar instructs Jancis to stay away as he looks further into the group. The meeting is a diversion and the "Rubies" hit their mark. With Coatleque's help the three wound one but not before Jancis is cut with the arcane dagger.<br />
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♠ '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri]]''' - A well respected knight, Jancis met Sir Filangieri her first night with the Harbingers. Whereabouts unknown.<spoiler><br />
[[File:Bartolomeotier.jpeg|200px]]<br><br />
He left quite an impression on her from his approach and kindness, even taking a particular interest in one of her childish toys. After a particularly crucial fight Jancis has dropped her overly-polite demeanor with the knight which can easily be taken the wrong way. She also reacts acutely to his mannerisms, be them good or bad. She will follow his direction without question. Jancis will refer to him as "Sir Filangieri" strictly.<br><br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met as a Harbinger.<br />
*Jancis would go to the man for counsel about the actions of others, to which he would usually tell her to follow her heart.<br />
*After seeing the man drop out of a spar at the Grindstone with a miqo'te, she finds out more about his terrible past and gives him an embroider handkerchief to hopefully bring some solace to the man.<br />
*At the Coral beach party, Jancis treats the knight in a particular way which causes him to kiss her. Saddened by her childish mistakes, she ends up apologizing to both him and her then betrothed.<br />
*Losing track of the man's movements through Ul'dah and then Gridania, she believes the man dead or gone.<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Solhai_bartolomeo_bell.png|Sir Filangieri and Lady Bell in Ul'dah.<br />
File:Solhai_Jancis_Tasa_Bartolomeo_duel.png|Jancis observes Sir Filangieri and Lady Tasa spar.<br />
</gallery><br />
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• '''[[Berrod Armstrong]]''' - Fist fighter and leader of the Agents. Jancis admires the strength and compassion she sees in the man. His gruff demeanor throwing people into realizing the potential they hold, despite the quite and reserved manner he treats her in with their brief meetings. She thinks quite a lot of the man and his company; relying on their hospitality when she passes through the desert. "Sir Armstrong" "Berry"<spoiler><br />
[[File:BerryWIKI.png|200px]]<br><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Has the ability to focus his chakra and empower others.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Blunt intimidating man. First time seeing him the man made a crude basic pass at Jancis with a remark, calling her girly, which made the other man present upset. Jancis, in turn, tells Berrod her name so he doesn't have to guess again.<br />
:*Met in the Agent's headquarters in their, then, fighting pit. Berrod and Oscare were fighting and Jancis stayed behind to see how Oscare was recovering from his defeat.<br />
*Had to heal at Grindstone previously when the man would fight in it. Every time she did, he is quiet and reserved.<br />
:*Further meetings at the Grindstone Berrod oversees the event and keeps an eye out on the healers' work, particular to keep them from succumbing to aether exhaustion. Jancis has been given endurance by the man's ability to channel mental vitality (at least as how she explains it). [[http://i.imgur.com/ppKY7Rf.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Meeting again moons later, Berrod had a striking difference in character, bright and energetic, to apologize and thank her for all the tolerance in front of an intra-FC argument and fight.<br />
*Attended his bonding ceremony to Caleb. Missed the reception due to many circumstances and her dress being used for bandages. [[http://i.imgur.com/w30BkpA.jpg Scene]]<br />
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• '''[[Caen Jabari]]''' - A very warmhearted man known for his sunshine-bright garb. Jancis finds him adorable and endearing, unable to not smile at most anything he says and does. Easy to approach, she will go towards him and travel nearby to keep him safe from harm.<spoiler><br />
[[File:CaenJabari.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Lost his family in the Calamity, was found adrift by his foster father Ser Faust Jabari.<br />
*Among those lost his brother Vailyx.<br />
*Considers Sir Vashir to be his cousin.<br />
*Enjoys fish and juice.<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*''Singing Canary'' - Caen is caught up in the corruption of Ul'dah and forced into slavery.<br />
:*Tiergan confronted some friends in Coerthas about finding out why Caen has been distant for the past couple moons, Lurial discovering the man had been lost in the paperwork of Ul'dah, arrested, and sold into slavery.<br />
:*The group agrees to look for records of gil movement and any paperwork that might give a clue as to where Caen could have been taken with Angora and Lurial heading up the recon mission. Ashmira and Jancis, with the assistance of Eruantien and Ashvira, will go around on goodwill healing to fighting pits and labor camps hoping to find sign of the man.<br />
:*Jancis, unable to wait and worried that Caen might crack and accept his imprisonment, goes to Momodi and the two think up a subtle way to pass around the word with signs of sunshine, canaries, and some of Caen's favorite food to hopefully reach the man through word of mouth. [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=12667 Advertisement]] [[http://jancisstuff.tumblr.com/post/124689852269/ic-spotting-the-canary Story]]<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Mainly met up at the pilgrimage for Menphina, traveling awhile together to Ul'dah where they got to talk on the road of his past.<br />
*Met once again during Lady Hawke and Lady R'lexia's blessing pilgrimage for their bonding. Jancis found out how much Caen respects and adores Azeyma.<br />
</spoiler><br />
♥ '''[[Chachanji Gegenji]]''' - Knight in Coral Sea and the ideal model for the future Jancis hopes to support and help. Two have grown closer upon hearing more about his family and all of the trials he has endured on her behalf making Jancis think highly of the young man. Finds it encouraging and also endearing how he looks to "halp" people. "Sir Gegenji"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Chachamug.png|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Has a little cactaur earring, his brother having the match of the set.<br />
*Talks about his family including his missing brother and the potpie his mother would make.<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*He is the Rabbit of the Red Lotus.<br />
*Help him with his worries about his family, Virara, and Memeli.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met briefly in Quicksand and then at Grindstone.<br />
*Snuck into Memeli's slumber party and got kissed, though Jancis was asleep at the time and missed it.<br />
*Infiltrated a den of cultists looking for hostages together; Jancis was very taken by his insistence on disarming and incapacitating the foes they encountered as opposed to outright force.<br />
*Hosted a surprise party for his dear kin Leanne at the Bismarck. [[http://i.imgur.com/YJycLsq.jpg Scene]]<br />
*At Dhemgeim's funeral, the two take a walk to share concerns and thoughts, where Chachanji speaks more on his missing brother and his dreams.[[http://i.imgur.com/p0GCYHj.jpg Scene]]<br />
*After surviving the ordeal of the voidsent Gwendoline, Jancis is torn and depressed about the rift the creature left behind. Going to Chachanji's room where he works on a forge, along with Memeli and Virara, he takes the dagger that would have been used to mercy kill and reforges it into a garden spade. Being a generous friend, the three stay in his room that night and read stories before falling asleep. [[http://jancisstuff.tumblr.com/post/117082623383/place-chachanjis-room-time-after-forging-the Scene]]<br />
*Finding the man wounded in Mor Dhonna, the group finds out that his brother is still alive and is plotting to cause problems with the small Garlean outposts that remain. Working together with other close friends of Chachanji, the group circumvents other groups of Gogonji's plan and finally confront the man after many grueling fights.<br />
</spoiler><br />
♦ '''[[Chaska Dakwhil]]''' - Though mute, the lady is very opinionated about everyone around her, will stare and share feelings regardless of the means of communication. The two share a tentative relationship for their differing ways of dealing with tough situations. Jancis trusts her, despite the disagreements. "Lady Chaska"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Chaska_Dakwhil.png|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Mute, Jancis gifted her a captain's whistle with multiple notes in case of trouble.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Mostly met Chaska at her induction into Coral Sea, particularly because her horrid look after Captain Renaud looked into her eyes.<br />
*After fighting off the Leviathan, Chaska is pulled into a horrible situation concern Hnaba.<br />
:*Chaska witnesses Jancis upset and torn after trying to bring a peaceful painless death to Hnaba.<br />
:*Critizing everyone involved, Chaska watches as Jancis is forced to spongebathe the woman and also later watches as L'aenoh slays Hnaba, carrying her to a watery grave.<br />
*Jancis mistook her handwriting for who wrote a raunchy 'hoax' story of the conjurer getting pounded by two roegadyns, one a good friend.<br />
:*Gave a whistle to in case of trouble.<br />
*Confronted with an irate Syl who is destroying her cake, Chaska slams her with a frying pan since she's unable to call for help. After talking with Dhemgeim, Chaska fears for her continued life with the Coral Sea. No charges are filed and Jancis tries to comfort the woman with giving her a whistle so she has a small way to communicate and call for help.<br />
</spoiler><br />
♥ '''[[Chuchukepa Hohokepa]]''' - Thaumaturge of the Coral Sea with a nervous demeanor. Jancis regards the man as one of the most bravest people she knows for his ability to answer calls for help regardless of his own welfare and despite his own nervousness. "Master Chuchukepa". <spoiler><br />
[[File:JmMWTxf.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Connected with the Ossuary.<br />
*Fights with Lady Meli constantly about Jajara.<br />
*Has a very important hat.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*''Momma Said Knock You Out'': Chuchukepa's mother is a slave (or was) and her location is unknown. Headed up by Stefan, the Coral Sea tries to find and hopefully rescue the woman.<br />
:*In search for information on Chuchukepa's mother, Jancis agreed to go with others in the company pretending to be a trained slave girl. While failing to be one of the chosen bartered women, she did assist in distracting some of the armed guard while the slave trader was 'interrogated' for information. Moving to protect the delicate elezen Reinette, Jancis ends up slaying one of the men from the use of too much force whereas she expected to merely subdue the man. The operation was an overall success, freeing the other marketed people and giving the Maelstrom a new ship.<br />
:*Finding a flier with the slavers for a concert for Anini Nini, a former slave turned songstress and very popular across Eorzea, the group decides the woman is the best source of information to find where and who has Chuchukepa's mother. But to get close to her the group has to get picked from a lineup to perform along side the lalafel. Jancis taking up the stage name "Milly Red" performs a terrifying song that makes the judges believe they're cursed despite her assurances. With Memeli's face mostly gone, Virara making a hole in the sacred amphitheater, and the fear mongering from the other participants, Virara and Jancis get a chance to meet Anini. [[http://i.imgur.com/AdIqVNR.jpg Milly Red]] [[http://i.imgur.com/I9nZmuH.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Assisted in saving Sir L'aenoh from Hnaba in a fearsome battle with voidsent, the only one to come after Jancis' call over the linkpearl. He even returned to the crypt, despite the dangers, and found a bottle of the liquid L'aenoh had been poisoned with and determined that the man was now addicted to somnus.<br />
*Drank some tea that Memeli messed with, causing Chuchukepa to become Chuchufema for a short while.<br />
*Fought against the tempered masses of the Siren along with Tiergan and Ja'ren. [[http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/623462/module_gallery/original/2165409.jpg Scene]]<br />
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• '''[[Cliodhna Eoghan]]''' - Mechanic and part of the Red Wings, Jancis continues to run into the woman to share feelings about family and other lifestyle concerns. She sees Clio as the background and sanity of her company to keep them together and working as a team. "Lady Cliodhna"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Wikiimage.png|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Close to Sir Mynhier and becoming part of his family [[http://i.imgur.com/J3QS3Vy.jpg Scene]]. <br />
*Hosts a drinking contest [[http://i.imgur.com/OVCXcRE.jpg Drinking at Sable Hall]]<br />
*Has a curious knack to put Jancis next to possible suitors.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met during the pilgrimages and also at the Grindstone. Assisted during Nymeia's and Oschon's pilgrimage.<br />
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<font style="color: #AC58FA" size="3">♥</font>&nbsp;'''[[Coatleque Crofte]]''':&nbsp;A strong-willed knight, Jancis met her through guild masters to tutor and teach in the basics of conjuration. Becoming trusted friends, the two travel together often and share studies. Cici is like family to Jancis and is her first source of comfort and will typically try to follow her around despite the city politics and protocol. Though Jancis fails to understand much of the subtle work Cici does, she still will speak up about the shadow sides of it. Is usually left in the dark on her "sister's" real activities, but trusts the intention and meaning behind the secrets. To others Jancis will refer to her as "Lady Crofte" but personally will call her "CiCi". [[http://imgur.com/a/iSkZu#6 Gallery]] <spoiler><br />
[[File:Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Considering their long times apart, Jancis has taken to writing the knight about meetings and thoughts.]]<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
:*During Coatleque's conjury training in Gridania the two were roommates, helping Jancis break out of her initial social blocks and gaining eachother's trust.<br />
:*In an invasion against Ul'dah, Jancis was drawn in when the knight had an explosive collar locked on her neck. Keeping her company in a safe place outside of the city. Returning later at a pained linkshell call, Cici wounded herself severly in order to disable her from going forward with the plan.<br />
*Being patient as Cici deals with a disgusting man from her past, the man is slain in the middle of the Quicksand. Finding the woman involved, Jancis is called to her court-case as a witness. Another witness is murdered at the case, where Jancis and Cici put the defendant into protection at the Still Shore. [[http://i.imgur.com/INYKz1N.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Calling on the knight for help, Cici gets a favor from a contact, C'kayah, to get a large order of sonmus. Jancis uses the sonmus to help cure L'aenoh, a friend who was forcibly led to become addicted to the drug.<br />
*''You dropped the Bomb on Me, Cici'' After being pulled into troubles with a enthusiastic smuggler, Jancis gets pulled into a inter-city event with [[Coatleque Crofte]].<br />
:*Noticing before her mission to Gridania that the knight is spending more time in Limsa, she overhears some work about following up on a man named Nero and hiring [[Fio Arasgain]] to assist in the matter.<br />
:*[[Otto Vann]] has asked about [[Natalie Mcbeef]], which Jancis told her what little she knew of the encounter in Limsa, but failed to get the lady knight's attention to tell her of his inquiry. After offering, Jancis looks for Cici to find out more about the problem. Both talk about it, learning that Master Vann has turned down an offer from Lady McBeef to get involved.<br />
:*While following a lead about some certain confiscated cargo, Jancis makes a very violent run-in with McBeef and her associates only one recognized is Cici ([[Jana Ridah]], [[Askier Mergrey]], [[Delial Grimsong]], Brynnalia) looking to gain information on a man named [[Nero Lazarov]]. Jancis received many lacerations from bomb explosions and being attacked by the two arcanists directly. Jancis is going to confront Cici about this assault and find out who, in fact, attacked her.<br />
::*Cici visits Jancis at the Still Shore, sharing what she can about the warehouse fiasco. [[http://i.imgur.com/Rcw2fmp.jpg Scene]]<br />
::*Only name Jancis has is "Miss Ridah". Otto is sure it is Jana, who Jancis remembers from his "Fight Club".<br />
:*Learning the attack also caused the demise of Lady McBeef at the pilgrimage for [[Nald'thal, the Trader]]. Able to travel once more after her wounds, Jancis returns to Ul'dah to catch up with Cici and learn more about what happened at the warehouse.<br />
:*Following Cici to Drybone, Jancis overhears part of a conversation with an unknown Sultansword, the Brynnalia woman Jancis knew as a Maelstrom captain, about scouting and finding out more about a house in the Goblet that is a link to Nero and the warehouse.<br />
:*Moons later and far distanced out of the situation, Jancis, Chachanji, Sigurd, and Virara run into Cici and Edda speaking about Roen's imprisonment. Berating her friend with questions, she tries to persuade the lady knight to take some of Roen's closer friends to support her and help counsel the woman.<br />
:*Asking about this mysterious man whose name she does not know, [[James Taeros]], that Cici was stuck to during the entire Starlight Ball, Jancis only finds out that the man is gone.<br />
:*Trying to reconnect with Cici, Jancis brings her along to Sergeant Osric's and Lady Kanaria's bonding. The plan backfires, making the knight all the more uncomfortable. However, Lady Deneith is proven to be safe which is a huge relief. The entire ordeal, though the worst seems over, Jancis still feels left out of something she does not believe will stay behind.<br />
*Assisted Jancis and Barengar in dealing with the "Rubies" who targetted the conjurer with an arcane dagger to gain influence over her. Poised as a "dark-haired Ala Mhigan" prositute in order to get close to one of the higher ups in the dark rogue guild.<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Ffxiv 12022014 205744.jpg|With Coatleque in Ul'dah<br />
File:Solhai_cc_tasa_jancis_quicksand.png|Cici, Lady Tasa, and Jancis at the Quicksand.<br />
File:Solhai_cc_tasa_jancis_bronze_lake.png|Lady Tasa invites Cici and Jancis for some R&R at Camp Bronze Lake.<br />
</gallery><br />
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• '''[[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]''' - Captain in the Maelstrom and a tough salt. Believed dead.<spoiler><br />
[[File:Dogberryprofile.jpg|right|200px]]<br />
Meeting through other Coral members, Jancis admires and answers the calls for assistance from him for his boisterous nature, clear concerns, and ruthless determination. His likeness to Tausen affects her subconsciously which makes her more comfortable in his presence. "Captain Dogberry"<br><br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met at a drinking party in the Wench with Dhemgeim.<br />
*Assisted the Captain with fighting primals and other miscellaneous threats when he puts out flyers for jobs; particularly after the man lost his legs to the Leviathan.<br />
*Met up at Cliodhna's Drinking Contest in the Goblet, where the man came in second place. Helping to make sure he didn't ride his chocobo of a cliff, Jancis walks them both to Brynhilde's house called Cliffperch.<br />
*Invited to his nameday celebration to play drinking games and view a strange world phenomenon((GMs show up)). [[http://i.imgur.com/KDFWmGd.jpg Scene]]<br />
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♠ '''[[Dhemgeim Shyrdoenwyn]]''' - Fallen First Mate of the Coral Sea.<spoiler><br />
Jancis remembers the woman for her who seemed anchored on the ground but also a fierce fighter and protector. When she is mentioned, she tries to recall the warmer and inspiring thoughts than her untimely demise. "Lady Dhemgeim". Deceased.<br><br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Jancis originally met the woman as a warm and welcoming beach comber who invited Sir Filangieri to a beach party.<br />
*Upon joining the company, Dhemgeim invites her to try smoking, which has a fairly pleasant taste at first.<br />
*Dhemgeim's Nameday Celebration at Costa Del Sol. Jancis brought a bottle of rum but then was pulled off by friends shortly afterwards.<br />
*Arriving late for an induction, the company is up in arms as Dhemgeim, drunk with rage, impales Captain Renaud with a sword. Ganzjaega takes her for almost a week to go recover and quit cold turkey.<br />
*With cunning knowledge, Dhemgeim is one of the few to figure out Memeli's clues to recovering all the food in the Coral pantry from her hijinks. With the reward of a kiss, Dhemgeim, Tausenadel, and Jancis all succumb to Memeli's 'pink tempering'. While the others recover, it takes nearly half the company to snap Dhemgeim out of the pink clutches. She later grounds Memeli for attempting to get sweets from the Sultana with her spells.<br />
*Attended the wedding of Tausenadel and Dhemgeim, which fills the entire Sanctum of Twelve with kin and friends. The party lasts long into the night.<br />
*Dhemgeim, having been tempered by the Siren, succumbs to her aether flow condition. In a frantic hope to cure her condition with a questionable complex spell, many Coralites witness the horrific burnout and suffer physically and mentally from the loss of their First Mate.<br />
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♥ '''[[Edda Eglantine]]''' - A mysterious daughter of a rich land owner in La Noscea. Jancis worries for the lady's safety as well as trying to be closer to the curious woman. "Lady Edda"<spoiler><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Jancis believes the woman to be nervous and shy, which really she's simply easily disgusted and has high standards.<br />
*Has a fondness for buying fancy food stuffs including rolanberry cheesecakes.<br />
*Gave Jancis a very special herb satchel, clearly a special momento of Edda's childhood. The satchel is faded and has the letter "M" embroidered on it.<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*Has aether abilities to heal, but was never taught how to use them and causes her a huge amount of health issues. The two agreed after speaking to work on proper conjury training.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met at the Grindstone, relying on the lady to assist with some of the smaller wounds on competitors.<br />
*Joining the Coral Sea, Edda finds a new home away from her mysterious family. Jancis continues to see the woman around the house off an on typically confronting Franz. Checking with the woman, they come to a light understanding of the reason people gather together despite their backgrounds.<br />
*Seeing the woman ill and coughing, Jancis tries to follow-up with other people who know Edda, which drives her back to her father's estate. Recovered, but badly beaten, Franz Reinette Leanne and Ameline strive to stick it out and make her stay.<br />
*Overheard Edda speaking briefly with Chuchukepa about needing a powerful magi to deal with something. Confronting Edda as she assists with Staelufre's wounds, the timing is perfect as the lady confesses the request was for the miqo'te's behalf to help with a secondary way to break a spell that binds Staelufre to Lord Teld're.<br />
*Follow-uped with Franz's condition and needs as requested by Edda as much for her own gaffer. Talking with her, Edda does not consider herself Franz's friend and cannot even bear to say his name. She encourages Jancis to be there for him. Sadly, for all of her attempts and truths the two shared, Franz keeps the woman at an arm's length.<br />
*Told a story for Nymeia in the pilgrimages to[[Lore:The Twelve|the Twelves' stones]].<br />
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• '''[[Eruantien Valandiel]]''' - A knight of Ishgard with a dark background strikingly similiar to Tiergan Vashir's. The man has a curious connection with his intense emotion which goes from savage to kind depending who it is at; Jancis only really seeing and beliving the warmth of kindness. A strength to the man, she does not see him nearly as often as desired and writes him instead. Has a code name Ochir Shrikelance she doesn't care for and usually botches. "Eruantien" "Sir Shrikelance"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Eru-Portrait2.png|right|200px]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Has dried lavendar, dried red rose petals, and a worn book of the teachings of Halone from him.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met Eruantien when Vaughn and Jaques were overwhelmed by the red lotus in the company of Tiergan.<br />
*By whim of luck, the letter she sent him with wellwishes from the Twelve reaches him in a point of wounded duress and they meet up 'candidly' where he demands to understand how she was able to find him when others could not. Helping bandage his wounds, the two encounter Tiergan at Coral's hall which invokes a scuffle between the two.<br />
:*Following Eruantien's trail Tiergan and others meet him in a cavern outside the Mist. A fight starts, despite everyone's attempt to subdue the still recovering elezen, and ends with Tiergan being wounded and part of the red lotus lost.<br />
*Letters follow with the Prince of Lightning's apology and supposed death, leaving Jancis forlorned and failing to find the man despite her attempts.<br />
*Word from a man named Ochir comes to her which is written nearly identical and she finds a way to reply and ask. Meeting up in the cold tundra of Coerthas, he reveals that he is in fact Eruantien and apologies for his deceit.<br />
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♥ '''[[Faolan Woodlock]]''' - A curious wild man. Jancis sees him as polite and awkward much as she felt coming into society years ago. She fails to see the fury and amount of patience the man tries to exert in public, so she approaches him easily. "Master Faolan"<spoiler><br />
[[File:FAOLANPORTRAIT.jpeg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Wears a mask over his face and is very awkward.<br />
*Has a ring inside and etching on his ribs. Tampering with them causes a violent upheaval of darkness. Jancis knows no more than that as to what it is or how it got there.<br />
*Uncomfortable on chocobos.<br />
*Abilities to heal wounds, even if afraid in combat. It's a bit of a struggle to protect.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Jancis meets Faolan after his induction at the healer meet up, learning briefly about massage therapy from his recommendation for L'aenoh's ankle. He briefly mentioned his clan and their techniques, even if he didn't actually bring her any information.<br />
*At the pie swap, Jancis hears very little over the bustle of the area of Faolan trying to apologize to a very non-responsive and hurt Lady Ember.<br />
*At the fortune telling Lady Iskierka did, Jancis bothers Faolan along side Staelufre to help with his shoulder injury.<br />
*''Dance with the Masked Devil in the Pale Moonlight''<br />
*Called in last minute to help with a delicate operation, Jancis and L'aenoh help to hopefully remove a ring embedded into Faolan's chest. Finding more, there are metal runes across the man's ribs and while removing it the group is attacked by black inchor and some kind of void parasite within Faolan that leaves the man barely alive. Stabilizing him in this coma-state, he it taken to Reinette's quarters for constant care. Jancis helps assist in his recovery, taking shifts to watch over and chit chat at the man. [[http://i.imgur.com/8lWjvz2.jpg Scene]]<br />
:*Teld're finds out about the attempt to remove the runes through his connection with Faolan. Coming to visit him in Reinette's room, he talks of runes and trying to understand who put it there and what kind of holy metals were used to create the ring within. He shares there is a 'man' called Telos that might help, but has to be reached in dreams and apparently holds no love for Faolan. The three decide to go to Faolan's house in Coerthas to find out what they can. Still having some of the inchor that came out of Faolan, they will test the ooze to see if reacts to anything, particular some special daggers of metals Teld're is versed in understanding.<br />
:*Reinette shared that Faolan wanted to do the surgery immediately and felt compelled to in his haste less he look for someone dubious to do it.<br />
:*With the help of others, Faolan recovered (at least to a conscious point) but is still corrupted within which makes Jancis look at him with concern and be a bit more defensive for those around him; considering Reginald's condition after helping awaken Faolan.<br />
*Worked together on inspecting a lead for the stalker Virara has been dealing with, following the man's tracking skills to a trap where the two including others had to keep Virara alive and fight their way back out. Afterwards, Jancis found out more about the fear and bravery Faolan has.<br />
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♠ '''[[Finecia Hawke]]''' - Lady knight that assisted in dealing with voidsent in the company.<spoiler><br />
A serious yet compassionate member of the Coral Sea, Jancis holds Finecia in great esteem for her assistance in the past and her strong demeanor in the face of anything. "Lady Hawke"<br><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Has special connection to Lady R'lexia, as well as other tribe mates R'sass and R'ostam.<br />
*A practiced healer and field medic, skilled in both aetheric healing and triage.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Assisted Jancis from escaping an avalanche where the conjurer was trapped.<br />
*Asked Jancis to come along and help with prayers to the Twelve to bless her bonding with R'lexia. [[http://i.imgur.com/T07j28T.jpg Scene]]<br />
*After being wounded by Louvel and void-touched, Finecia checks in on Jancis and her heart to make sure she is not upset or pained otherwise, forcing the conjurer to relax.<br />
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♥ '''[[Flickering Ember]]''' - A young honest hunter, Jancis has meet off and one in associate with other company members and kin. The lady is blunt and honest, yet easy to hurt. Jancis feels a need to try and answer anything the girl asks in a way she can understand and, with most youth, pays attention and watches out for her in her presence.<spoiler><br />
[[File:Flickeringember_zpsb55905eb.png|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Blind<br />
*Likes seashells and talks about small game hunting.<br />
*Bears a red stone, the Firefly<br />
*Amazing hugger<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met at the Saints Wake party, dressed as a ghost.<br />
*Was at the Pie Swap event, upset and sad over what Faolan had done. Details unknown.<br />
*Found out by Coralhaus rumor that the lady refused Sir Reginald's apology for yelling to her when his nose was broken by L'aenoh.<br />
*Pulled into the marked by the voidsent Gwendoline and had the most visions and perception on what the voidsent was doing.<br />
*Present for the fight and disappearance of Erutain. Jancis failed to notice how the rising water terrified her.<br />
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♥ '''[[Franz Renatus]]''' - Axe fighter with powerful arcane abilities. Jancis met in Ul'dah and was taken by the man's selfish and heroic deeds. Despite the strange aetheric aura about him and typically sad expression, she has accepted his changes and is interested in helping unlock his memories. Unable to help heal him with aether, Jancis tries to protect the man from harm at every chance. The man keeps her at an arm's length which saddens her greatly.[[http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/623462/module_gallery/original/2160246.jpg Jancis & Franz]] "Master Franz" "The Hero of Ul'dah"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Franz_no_furrow.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Has a very strange aetheric aura about him.<br />
*Have to use basic first aid and no aether healing.<br />
*Is a full-blooded Garlean, a hidden third eye, who has the ability to manipulate aether.<br />
*Part of Franz's personality is from another mysterious Ishgardian man, giving him the ability to speak and knows the culture.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Aged Rumors: ''"She insists I am a hero, but I am no such thing. Threw me by surprise, that one." "I'm unsure if I could ever admit to her that her care is appreciated. I fear that by trying to push her away to stay safe, it will only incite curiosity. She deserves better than to deal with my problems. If she could only realize that."''<br />
*Jancis met in Ul'dah looking for a pet rat for some of the homeless children of Ul'dah, dubbing him the "Hero of Ul'dah" for his selfless nature in not only rescuing the damsel rodent but also sacrificing his own chest to bait a pudding from Lady Leanne. [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8071 Story]] [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5431&pid=107288#pid107288 Thank You Drawing]]<br />
*While coming to understand more about the concerns and troubles between Franz and Edda, the man revealed to Jancis part of his past including his Garlean blood, third eye, and more about a man he is 'infused' with who saved his morality.<br />
*While pursuing a desparate Ishgardian woman, along with Lady Reinette and Lady Ameline, a fight happens causing Franz to take a bad arrow wound. Jancis tries to heal him with conjury which throws the garlean into a panic. Using his aetheric ability to steal her voice, she's realizes his fear of any aether being given to him by another.<br />
:*Once again pursuing the same woman of a tyrannical family, Jancis witnesses the remarkable regenerative property that Franz possesses.<br />
*''Becoming Franz-tastic'':Attempting to help the man at Lady Edda's urgings and concern after his current disappearance, Jancis finds out much about the man's troubled past.<br />
:*First meet up after the Menphina pilgrimage and Grindstone, Franz brushes off her offers for assistance to send her back to tie up loose ends in Limsa. Trying again by sending letter and word, Jancis is surprised to meet up with an exhausted and worn Franz. Despite her urgings, he rebukes her attempts to help and give hope with cruel and careless words. Hurt, she leaves once again with some overly large promises of finding Jin'li herself.<br />
:*Failing to find anything in Limsa, Jancis talks to Edda despite Franz's pleas. The lady agrees to ask Lady Leanne to assist in helping Franz. Jancis wants to introduce the man to some of her acquaintances from Ul'dah that have dealt with Jin'li before.<br />
:*Writing Franz once more, he instructs her to meet him in Fallgourd. Being more stern, she insists on not leaving the man for the day and the two spend the night in the Shroud there where he confesses the atrocities of his past. [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10785 Story]] [[http://i.imgur.com/fxx6SfB.jpg Scene]]<br />
:*Meeting up again in Thanalan; Franz told her to stay at a distance and accept what was lost.<br />
*Received a dinner in the mail before pilgrimage from the Garlean wishing her well and to be happy.<br />
*Helping out occassionally at the Grindstone and giving Franz the space he requested, the man meets up with her again and asks to speak once more. With a hug, the two agree to meet back up and spend some time in Ul'dah talking and sharing experiences. Jancis is very glad to hear that a lot of his pain has ceased and his serene life managing to bring back a few feelings of memories.<br />
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♥ '''[[Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa]]''' - Soft-spoken hunter, Jancis finds a comforting connection by the man's subtle nature at being present, but not obvious. Touched by his outreach and his feeling as a foriegner, she will help bridge the gap as possible and take on awkward situations. Beyond that she harbors a curiousity about his family clan and beliefs. "Master Ilwe'ran"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Ilwe%27ran_-_By_Tiergan.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Has a chocobo plush made by the man.<br />
*Learned more of his clan and their traditions for survival, including a family bond to keep the aetherflow as a shield long after death.<br />
*Has four children, two adopted: F'anya and F'elia from his first lover, Olv'a and Linde twins from second.<br />
*Sister Marva<br />
*Mate Carina<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*''Quote:“I can’t believe that you’re saying your devotion isn’t worth some attention. You might’ve met the wrong people or a lot of them are blind if you think this way.”''<br />
*Meeting among other Seekers and Keepers during the eclipse, Jancis is honored to be included in a special miqo'te meetup on behalf of another, she learns more about their culture and they are patient with her questions, including the keeper man.<br />
*Assisted in guarding some of the pilgrims to the cold reaches of Coerthas for Menphina.<br />
*Called for help, Jancis comes to the man's home to talk about the Twelve and bring ease to the man for his regrets. The two end up talking about their own pains and backgrounds for a short while.<br />
:*Afterwards, Jancis travels through the Shroud and writes back to help him find some direction in life.<br />
*After speaking at the pilgrimage to Thaliak, Jancis is concerned about where he wandered and backtracks. Failing to find him, she stops in Ul'dah for supplies to help his family's needs and ends up sending him and Carina on a wild goose chase to find Jancis along the path north to the Shroud. The three rest and talk awhile, each apologizing and happy the others are safe. [[http://i.imgur.com/vFb9HM4.jpg Scene]]<br />
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<font style="color: #AC58FA" size="3">♥</font>&nbsp;'''[[Iskierka Stormspeaker]]''' - A reserved seer, Jancis holds the lady in high regard for her brave demeanor and foresight and trusts her completely after offering to take on an ordeal instead of Jancis. She looks to the woman for bravery and to follow in life's trials and trusts to endure anything. "Iskierka" "Iski"<spoiler><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Wears a mask to cover up the arcanite symbols etched into her face.<br />
:*Iskierka's father entrapped a voidsent within the woman, causing the runes to bleed and the lady to talk in tongues.<br />
:*Put tattoos on her face to cover up the markings. [[http://i.imgur.com/tILTKrF.jpg Image]]<br />
*Has foresight to understand cards and runes.<br />
*Followed by a black cat which holds the voidsent being, Ronove, that haunts her.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Shared stories, told fortunes, and gave runic blessings for pilgrimages to [[Lore:The Twelve|the Twelves' stones]] for Athlyk, Halone, and Nymeia.<br />
*Worked together to infiltrate cultist den and were captured together following up on it, the woman taking the brunt of the torture and much of her aether ripped out.<br />
*Learned more about the symbols on the lady's face, found while recovering after being captured by cultists, that the symbols were placed there by her father after using her to entrap a voidsent.<br />
:*During another fortune telling with the Solioquy group, Iskierka confessed her concern about the voidsent within and the Mistress' mark.<br />
:*Coming to the house, Jancis is met up with Iskierka on top of the stables. Dropping down she realizes that this "Ronove" is controlling Iskierka's movements. Luckily the beast is confused and cannot find its way from the docks and boardwalk around the Mist. She is given to Renaud's care, trusting the captain to know how to best handle the situation. Unknown to her how the matter was settled, Iskierka is back as before. [[http://i.imgur.com/99oxWXZ.jpg Scene]]<br />
:*Iskierka calls Jancis her 'sister' after Ember's comment on their fondness for each other. The two hug after talking and finding inspiration, mostly because Jancis was influenced by the ring that held Gwendoline's feelings of love and affection.<br />
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• '''[[Ja'ren A'lenthin]]''' - A reserved arcanist. Very straight forward and blunt man, even when it comes to fights and spars. Jancis can only give the man a curious look when he talks. "Master Ja'ren" <spoiler><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Looks at Lady Chaska curiously.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Made a mincemeat and walnut pie for the man based off what little she thought she knew of the man, comparing him to Ganzjaega. [[http://i.imgur.com/JvxbuMh.jpg Scene]]<br />
*''The Mistress''<br />
:*A cult has been harrassing Ja'ren and his family which pulls the Coral Sea into helping. Following the trail of aether-drained bodies Jancis and [[Iskierka Stormspeaker]] are captured. [[http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/623462/module_gallery/original/2198834.jpg Scene]]<br />
:*Fighting off the last of the cultists, they find out a powerful voidsent being is behind the aether draining, Jancis becoming one of the marked by Gwendolyn; the mark makes her blood smell intoxicating, like flowers, and breathing it in causes people to fall unconscious and have visions. [[http://i.imgur.com/2mw6BRj.jpg Scene]]<br />
::*Zaius, Iskierka, Ja'ren, A'rho, and Ember are all marked including Jancis. She can see them in dreams with Gwendoline.<br />
:*Working with Sigurd and him finding an ancient tome naming someone similar, they find out the voidsent is an ancient force known for succubus style.<br />
:*Iskierka is overwhelmed by the mark, the voidsent inside of her breaking free to possess her body.<br />
:*A'rho has made progress in finding out more of a mark and calls to gather everyone to discuss all they have learned.<br />
:*Sigurd calls Jancis out to the Shroud, where he and another unknown hooded man (Jericho) have fought Gwendoline and managed to make her flee the host body. An unknown woman, babbling, is left and taken to Coralhaus for care and in hopes to find out more and used to bait Gwendoline to capture her.<br />
::*Bringing the former host, the woman to the Coralhaus, Sigurd constructs a ward for the home (with some difficulty) and Jancis helps watch over the woman kept in her care. Still her name unknown, the lady wanders the house like a child eating and sleeping as she wishes.<br />
:Falling down and going unconscious while having her shoulder tended to from removing crystal shards, Jancis becomes a vessel for Gwendoline, her soul and heart heavy.<br />
:*Following a lead to another odd voidsent, or possibly undead, creature Zozo the Coral group reluctantly agrees to do tasks to attain control of a set of six rings. The event leads them through arguing with eachother and multiple veiled threats from Renaud about being there to kill anyone found past saving. Sigurd and Ja'ren agree the rings should be kept together until Staelufre breaks in and steals one. More chaos ensues when Ja'ren's ring filled with anger overcomes him and the house breaks into a fight resulting in the man losing a finger in the ordeal.<br />
:*Finding out more on how to limit Gwendoline, Jancis and the others bound to a ring enter a ritual dream to experience the visions the voidsent is subject to and berates others with. Finding the lies within, Jancis, A'rho, and Staelufre are freed from the rings' influence and Jancis, Zaius, and Iskierka are freed from their marks. Ja'ren however is left in a hazed state.<br />
:*Completing the ritual dream, the others are freed from Gwendoline's influence and her soul is completely absorbed by Ja'ren. In the crucial moments before being completely overtaken, her soul is drawn out and ripped into three parts to different crystals. The others return to recover from their physical and mental wounds, but the threat of her is no more.<br />
</spoiler><br />
• '''[[Jeris Guillford]]''' - A humor-filled, boisterous gladiator and man of many talents. Jancis seems like a bright child beaming to the man for his stories and jovialty. "Sir Ironblood" "Sir Jeris".<spoiler><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Syl's lover<br />
*Servant to Lady Meli<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met in Ul'dah telling stories about his wins in the gladiator's arena and how he earned the name Ironblood.<br />
*Protected Syl when she was attacked in the Still Shore by Dhemgeim.<br />
*Disguised self once to be Lady Jerncis for Memeli's slumber party. <br />
*Came and assisted in saving Jancis and Iskierka from the blind cultists in the Shroud. Surprising even Jancis, his aether control and abilities were key in stabalizing Iskierka.<br />
*At Berrod and Caleb's bonding ceremony, Jancis invites the couple and Jeris "helps" mediate the apology between Syl and her about the amorous elixir debacle.<br />
</spoiler><br />
• '''[[Jezune Garinthe]]''' - Orphaned lancer from Gridania, Jancis shares a lot of ideals and social awkwardness as Jezune and feels like the man has some kind of kinship for their similar backgrounds. "Jezune"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Jezgarinthe.png|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Comments about her eyes.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Jancis met the man after his brief association with the Coral Sea company in Quarrymill.<br />
*Healed the man's wounds after a berserk and childish move at the Grindstone, only to destroy all of the conjurer's work.<br />
*Saved Jancis from Meli's enchantment.<br />
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File:Ffxiv_09142014_020123.jpg|Jancis saved by Jezune<br />
File:Ffxiv 09282014 020338.jpg|Jezune and Jancis at the Grindstone.<br />
</gallery><br />
</spoiler><br />
• '''[[Kale Aideron]]''' - Once Knight of Ul'dah's Sindicate now Bloodsworn of the Immortal Flames. Continues to run into the man time-to-time and assist him with small tasks. Jancis has a curious and polite relationship with the man, particularly because the confusing biased manner he has. "Sir Aideron" "Kale"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Kaleindustrythirteen.jpeg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Has a friendly chocobo named Eskandar.<br />
*Cannot read but Jancis sends him letters anyway. <br />
*Has a sister and mother that he keeps tentative contact with.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met the man at the Grindstone in Sir Filangieri's company, where the two knights found common ground.<br />
*Assisted in wounds when the man was ambushed near Costa del Sol, coming back to check on the man's recovery.<br />
*Man has a bad impression of miqo'tes and forces Jancis to stand up for Sir Vashyr. Very dedicated to Thanalan and Ul'dah.<br />
*Spoke and learned a bit more about one another walking back from the pilgrimage to Halone.<br />
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<font style="color: #AC58FA" size="3">♥</font>&nbsp;'''[[L'aenoh Tia]]''' - Trained and rustic swordsman with few wits about him beyond his heart. Continues to do the best for this "hunter" as far as dealing with his wounds and problems from his past. Jancis now cooks a particular skillet bread specifically avoiding baking for his sake. Also is very protective of the man and will put up with most anything he dishes out, but continues to fail to protect him from harm since healing is a large ordeal for the man. He is something of a weakness for Jancis, getting upset easily about someone threatening to harm him or actually harming him. Other names "Ganzjaega", "Abarsoemr", referred to as "Sir L'aenoh"<spoiler><br />
[[File:L'ae_2.png|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Lost his left eye. Half of his right ear is missing.<br />
*Has a complicated glyph on his back, inhibiting his aether flow.<br />
*Creates crazy drink concoctions.<br />
:*Green Bottle: Every shot can taste like something else and have a different effect.<br />
:*Black Bottle: Tastes nice, but shoots through the person in half a bell.<br />
*Carries people like sacks of popotos.<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*Keep tabs with the man by writing letters about what is going on in the company.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Jancis truly met the man after Dhemgeim impaled Captain Renaud, particularly for glaring at Alveo.<br />
*While baking cupcakes with Hnaba and Memeli, Jancis takes a look at the empty socket L'aenoh's eye was in, which he hadn't cleaned. She insists on cleaning it out and finds out more about the hornet that stung it and festered. First hint that the man cannot be healed, but Jancis completely misses it.<br />
*Touch based on with dealing with the man's odd behavior of staying away from everyone, particularly Zhen. The two later on drifted apart.<br />
*''Hunting the Hunter;What is Love? Hnaba Don't Hurt Me, Don't Hurt me, No more..''L'aenoh Tia is kidnapped from the Coral House which leads into a nightmarish love crush with a demented woman and the painful aftermath.<br />
:*L'aenoh is taken from the Coral house, Still Shore, by force.<br />
:*Following any leads she can find regarding the struggle and kidnapping of his man which has led her to Gridania. Following her Guildmaster's urgings that the elements speak of a disturbance in the Central Shroud along with fellow company members Tausenadel Geispyrsyn, Q'nagali Yehn, Guillaume Rigolant, and Hnaba Jinjahl. As Hnaba leaves to search other leads, the other four find Hnaba at the place of the disturbance alone; a house covered in blood with an obvious place of capture with other such horrors of gore. Confronting the miqo'te, Hnaba slips down a secret passage in the floor which the other give chase on.<br />
:*The group finally catch up to Hnaba in a defiled spire, surrounded by imp-like creatures that cry out thankfully in men's voices when slain. The fight proves difficult, knocking out Q'nagali and Guillaume from severe injuries, but eventually the remaining Coral manage to subdue the insane woman.<br />
:*After much probing and being forced to a point to batter Hnaba with her shield, L'aenoh is found still clinging to life in a cell. Jancis' is particularly troubled by another corpse that is found in the search that was dressed up in L'aenoh's clothes but was burnt to death. The only way she could tell it was not the miqo'te was his eyepatch was on the wrong side.<br />
:*Recovering and returning to the Padjal E-Sumi-Yan, Hnaba is handed over to the Wood Wailers and the rest of the company's wounds are treated by the conjurers. The same evening, L'aenoh is found by Staefrue wandering south back towards La Noscea. Panicked, Jancis give chase on foot to the wounded man. Unable to deny his tortured request the three travel to their house, the Still Shore, aggravating Jancis' wounds. Having to backtrack to Gridania and other locations, Jancis continues to delay her own healing and recovery.<br />
:*Making a grave error in trying to heal L'aenoh further, Jancis resolves to find what Hnaba poisoned the man with and try it herself so she can duplicate the effects and find a potential treatment for it instead of the trial and error on someone else.<br />
:*Getting help from Chuchukepa Hohokepa, Jancis finds out the main ingredient is somnus. Going to Ul'dah, she looks for a means to treat the withdrawal. L'aenoh also asks her personally to find something to deal with his shakes, be it from forcing the information from Hnaba or other means. Finding the notes of an late alchemist, Jancis goes to reproduce the detoxification serum in hopes it will help the hunter's pains.<br />
:*Cici ends up helping Jancis with the main need of somnus through a mysterious "shadow knight" C'kayah Tia. Jancis is honored for the reason the man decided to help, as if he did not assist in the course of love, he would dishonor his guardian deity.<br />
:*By using notes gained from a dead alchemist and adding in to the somnus a growing percentage of blood plasma and a purifying catalyst, Jancis was able to create a serum that could wean the person off their addiction and rebuild natural functions. While the serum itself takes a lot of blood and an illegal substance, the conjurer is relieved greatly that L'aenoh is able to recover without pain.<br />
:*While recovering from battling the Leviathan, trouble comes from L'aenoh's room to find that Hnaba is there tied to a chair and beaten half to death. Jancis takes action in an ill-swept attempt to take the woman's life in a merciful and quiet manner (quiet as it can be with her screaming). The woman is kept in Stefan's room while L'aenoh mills over believing that she can deal with the seal on his back.<br />
:*Learning that L'aenoh also has a aether flow problem, due to a arcane seal on his person, can contribute to his problem with healing and recovering from his addiction. A'rho Tia is looking into the seal and its structure. He is making the mistake of hoping Hnaba will shed light on his condition and the reason for it. [Scene]<br />
:*After seeing the condition Hnaba is left in and also the house that L'aenoh and Staelufre have together far from the troubles in the Still Shore, Jancis gets L'aenoh to agree to finding out what he wishes in the next few days, or she will return Hnaba to Gridania.<br />
:*Checking in on Hnaba in her 'prison', Jancis is abhorred to see the filthy and broken condition she is in. Franz Renatus fixed her hands and Jancis takes it on herself to wash up the woman. Chaska Dakwhil and Reginald Ozrik are also present, looking on as Jancis is forced to wash the crying Hnaba. Runes are found on the mattress in blood and removed by Franz.<br />
:*Following days L'aenoh take Hnaba out to question her and find out about the seal on his neck, restricting his aether. Learning of a mentor in Southern Shroud, Hnaba is slain, much to the pain of Chaska and Reginald.<br />
*Offers to take Jancis to the Starlight Ball, which she declines because he confesses he was going to ask Lady Edda first and only asked to make Oscare leave. L'aenoh does not trust the man for his blatant declarations of being Garlean.<br />
*Learning that L'aenoh became part of Staelufre's "fury training", the man was wounded which upsets Jancis greatly. She stays the night to ensure their safety. [[http://i.imgur.com/JR20ZFV.png Scene]]<br />
*Attended L'aenoh's bonding to Staelufre, hearing about a fight. In the end it all turned into word fluff, Jancis confirming it over and over.[[http://i.imgur.com/QE3gNTq.png Scene]]<br />
*During and after helping X'kohu with corrupted crystals embedded in his body, the man kisses Jancis and tries to hold her. L'aenoh keeps a keen eye on the other miqo'te. Jancis bothers her friend for romance novels, or 'warm books' to help her cope with the lack of love. [[http://i.imgur.com/JhnzKeO.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Spoke to in his office about his need to travel and be away for some time, telling Jancis to keep being strong but to not stop being soft at the same time.<br />
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File:907UqP9.jpg|L'aenoh and Jancis (and some random dude!)<br />
File:Ffxiv_07162014_000000.jpg|Jancis meeting L'aenoh.<br />
</gallery><br />
</spoiler><br />
[[File:Jancis by Edda.png|400px|right]]<br />
♥ '''[[Kurt Steel]]''' - Axeman, cook, and retainer of the Red Wings. Jancis met him in a curious way that has made their initial contact awkward from her own actions despite his kind, protective, and attentive mannerism. She's taken up the habit to writing him letters and speaking of him fondly and wistfully. Overall, her mannerism to him is conflicted in the urge to help repair the wounds she sees within him and the her belief in her inability to without taking them on herself, something he wouldn't allow. "Lord Kurt" "Kurt"<spoiler><br />
[[File:KSteel.png|right|200px]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Sable Hall's Steward<br />
*Raised in Wineport by his mother, who is a tough cookie.<br />
*Has the ability to channel fury, an old warrior skill.<br />
*Has one green eye from an affliction he had before with a curse.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Acquaintance meeting at Cliodhna's Drinking Contest where the man was helping manage the event. Jancis had noticed his endless supply of food offers to guests and also how he ran off with a large waraxe to get a fresh kill for Spahro.<br />
*At a fundraising auction for guard services, Jancis uses some of her debt to help out with the funding. Giving Leanne a large platinum coin to bid on Kurt and make sure he went for a fair price, Leanne takes it further and matches the bid to ensure winning. She then introduces the two where the man insists on helping both of them for their contribution.<br />
:*"Cashing in" the bid, as Kurt put it, the two travel across part of La Noscea as he shows the conjurer different parts of the isle he use to travel in his youth. [[http://jancisstuff.tumblr.com/post/119402518268/ic-log-meeting-kurt Log]]<br />
:*Learning more about one another, Kurt takes a "gamble" and declares he is interested in getting in line with the others looking to court Jancis (wherein she says no one is).<br />
:*Continuing from seeing the coral reef off the coast of del Sol, Kurt takes Jancis swimming to touch them, then makes a bold move later on. Sure she could not simply accept such a kiss, she departs. Afterwards, the man sends her letters in apology and declaring how he wants to prove his love for her with more than words.<br />
:*Waiting to receive word to meet face-to-face about their previous encounter, Jancis hears about a wound he received up north from Cliodhna, she heads to his Company's Hall to help with his recovery from poison. During that time, the two get outside for some air and he reinforces the fact of his commitment to her. [[http://i.imgur.com/oABsxax.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Meeting up for what Jancis hopes is a day to help him with inner pain, she finds a woman much like Kurt waiting for her arrival wounded. Quickly taking care of the wounds, the other ideas are left aside and the conjurer fails to show the manner of quiet decorum he wished for in his ordeal, particularly around others at Camp Bronze Lake.<br />
*Met up in Coerthas, helping Jancis deal with the cold after a dream ritual for Sigurd. Knowing all of the duties and people Kurt takes care of, she is very grateful for what she has in an ally.<br />
*Meeting up once more in Limsa, the two sadly agree that their courtship is not what Nymeia has intended. Kurt takes on a new identity of Katherine, or Kat, and has opened up significantly afterwards leaving the two as friends.<br />
*Jancis is invited in to help Gareth with clothes for a friend's wedding and Kurt offers to help. In his typical style he goes overboard and also makes a spring dress for the conjurer.<br />
</spoiler><br />
♥ '''[[Lan Darklyn]]''' - The sword of the Harbingers and knight figure from the desert, Jancis ran into the man and (by chance) became fond of him. A semi-sad coincidence, Lan looks somewhat like Jancis' lost love, save for the short hair and sapphire eyes. The feelings were more complicated as she learned more of the man's past to nearly match with hyur fostering and training, as well as running into one another from short meetings long before. She nearly sees the man as the success she wanted for herself, and tries to assist the man in subtle ways so his life stays happy and prosperous unlike the 'twin' she fell in love with. "Saint Lan" "Sir Darklyn" "Lan".[[http://i.imgur.com/bPi3GGz.jpg Lan Darklyn]]<spoiler><br />
[[File:Lan.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Martial Saint of the Harbingers of Dawn.<br />
*Had adoptive hyur parents in the Sagoii Desert.<br />
*Found birth parent's history and graves from visions he had been struck with.<br />
*Reunited with his love and now wife, [[Qih Lyehga]]<br />
*Gave Jancis a plush moogle doll (like the one his wife has) in gratitude for her help.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Jancis met early on in her travels and re-met at the auction. To keep the man from being bid on by his subordinate, Jancis gave the highest bid.<br />
*Offered to assist her and the priests of Athlyk in pilgrimage and has continued to have the Harbingers involved, coordinating guards for Halone and having Arrelaine handle Menphina's pilgrimage.<br />
*Followed-up on failed assistance with "Lynx". Though the woman was put in Jancis' custody, she failed to remove the foreign aether or persuade the woman to have it removed.<br />
*Update with the status of the Red Ruby Assassins.<br />
:*Asked for help from Lan and Val about assassins she had been following, Jancis was also attacked and needed a safe house to stay in. Lan offered the hidden room behind his office, where she stayed for a fortnight to recover. [[http://i.imgur.com/iKbijVj.jpg Scene]]<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Ffxiv 12202014 220614.jpg|Meeting Lan again in Gridania<br />
</gallery><br />
</spoiler><br />
♥ '''[[Leanne Delphium]]''' - Jancis met while healing at the Grindstone, impressed by her ability to deal with pain while Jancis tended to others with more serious wounds. The lady appears now and again to sing at pilgrimages and around Jancis, always sharing more about herself especially in love to be a kindred spirit. A comforting presence. "Champion Leanne" "Lady Leanne"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Leanne_new.png|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Has a special hat. Regardless of being exhausted or incapcitated, the woman will hold on to.<br />
*Traveling Bard and Archer Competitor at the Grindstone; winning at least once giving her the name "Champion Leanne".<br />
*Sings lovely songs about love and adventure. ''"Put on my shoes, put on my hat. Adventurer am I."''<br />
*Not much of a cook, making a sweet pie for Chachanji out of random fruits and candies.<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*Jancis has some of the red poppies from before pressed into a book to present to Leanne. She needs help to either craft or present the delicate flowers.<br />
*Leanne is The Harp.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met at the Grindstone when the lady held onto her own shoulder wound waiting for the other opponents to be healed in a rather brutal round.<br />
*After assisting Captain Dogberry to deal with the Primal Moogle King, heard Leanne sing for the first time at the hot springs in Outer La Noscea.<br />
*Encouraged the travelling bard to have a home base with people who care about her, joining the Coral Sea.<br />
*Dealing with an insane northern house, Leanne helps physical deal with the problem and recover Lady Edda.<br />
*Bard for pilgrimages to [[Lore:The Twelve|the Twelves' stones]] for Nald'thal, Nophica, Halone, and Thaliak.<br />
*Check in with Leanne about her broken heart and inability to sleep. Sent her out to find Cali's Poppy flowers to make a helpful tea or tincture. The two ended up singing together and sharing some woes about lost love. [[http://i.imgur.com/eKW1ZRQ.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Leanne down more than usual, Sir Gegenji thinks up a surprise party with friends to cheer her up. Jancis brings along a small book with a long poem that reminds her of the bard.<br />
*At the Red Wings fundraiser, Leanne does a favor for Jancis to bid on the kind man who helped them both at Lady Cliodhna's drinking contest at Sable Hall. Leanne wins the bid for Kurt, but insists that it is for Jancis and plays matchmaker. The man agrees to assist them both when they try to decline.<br />
</spoiler><br />
♥ '''[[Memeli Meli]]''' - One of the Coral Sea, Memeli has a crazy reputation for being a caring bold company kin and a diabolical arcanist of unquestionable power. Jancis usually tolerates the lady's antics and is used as a piece of furniture by her. In case the lalafel tries to either slap or lie to Jancis, she has gotten into the habit of grabbing Meli's hair. Their continued relationship improves and Jancis has found a very soft and supportive spot for the strangely sweet lady. "Lady Meli"<spoiler><br />
[[File:MemeliMeli.png|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Very sensitive to hair grabs, but Jancis has also adopted the gesture to show fondess.<br />
*Loves sweets.<br />
*Has the strange ability to try and subdue people with chemicals.<br />
*Unknown cosmic aetheric powers lie within.<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*''Meli the Primal'': After following along with another one of Memeli Meli pranks, many members are sent on a while goose chase for a riddling pantry thief. While "rewarding" Jancis, Meli's kiss leaves an enchantment that makes the conjurer obsess with the lalafel and her wishes.<br />
:*From the serious insistent urging of Jezune Garinthe, Jancis shakes off the spell and is left confused as to what happened.<br />
:*Later on, many others get entranced by Meli's trick and the company is forced to physically fight them to break the enchantment. Memeli gets grounded for her dangerous tricks.<br />
:*In front of the Sultana's area, Jancis defends Memeli in that she did nothing wrong to the Jewel's ruler. Backed up by others of Coral Sea, they all leave.<br />
:*After this ordeal and getting wounded in the transgression, Jancis is quick to pull on Meli's hair if she needs to and does not accept kisses from her.<br />
::*Jancis has three "dash lines" from a lance wound (the lance was shaped like a fork) before of this prank.<br />
*Has been invited to Memeli's room with other ladies for rituals Memeli calls "Slumber Parties". The ritual usually ends up speaking truths of life in the matters of love, eating a lot of sweets, and then falling asleep. [[http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/623462/module_gallery/original/2147469.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Memeli is suffering, sleeping long times and having time lapses in memory. Searching her aether flow, the arcanist's body is flooded with a chaotic ramble of elemental aethers and none with her own distinctive natural mark on any of them. Realizing the woman has supplemented her own powers with random crystals, the fear of her contracting the same curse Dhemgeim had is alleviated. Working with Reinette to help purify the aether flow in Memeli, the condition clears up so the primal can return to her usual activities/schemes.[[http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/623462/module_gallery/original/2205273.jpg Scene]]<br />
*''Memeli's Bread and Butter'': After heading to a ruins for other reasons, Memeli falls under a curse from the ghost of a white mage. [[http://i.imgur.com/5cxYt2E.jpg Scene]]<br />
:*Realizing that the ghost is leaving clues to draw Memeli in, others go with her and fall under some spell that punishes them with sewn up mouths and their tongues split to keep them from talking. The night goes on while tending to wounds to follow Ehla in finding the lost Coral Captain who 'fell into the box'. <br />
:*Following with the others who head up the curse and reversing it, Jancis finds this ghost knows a lot about the company through the riddle she became in involved in. Memeli, back home and recovered, lost her eye in the ordeal. [[http://jancisstuff.tumblr.com/post/122297217423/just-as-the-ordeal-with-gwendoline-subsided-a-new Recap Post]] [[http://i.imgur.com/ScuAF0J.jpg Scene]]<br />
*''Meli Day'': In a celebration of springtime and bringing the company together after many ordeals, the company comes together for Meli Day to eat cake and arrange flowers. The day is highlighted by a speech Memeli herself gave... which most did not survive through.<br />
*''Fire and Ash'': Memeli had a spirit stored within her to change the fate of Eorzea, and it grew discontent with Memeli's lifestyle. Staying behind as others fight, Memeli lays in a coma after the spirit inside her is defeated and vanquished. The spirit moving on to Stephan, it is baited and stopped by the work of I'tsu, Aiouxdaux, Chachanji, Virara, Valentinoix where the issue is resolved and the pink primal recovers.<br />
</spoiler><br />
• '''[[Nathan Telluride]]''' - Garish and happy-go-lucky bard, this man has a dashing smile and advice for any occasion. Jancis shares a polite and happy relationship, giving him patronage and following his work. "Master Telluride"<spoiler><br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Performed for pilgrimage ceremonies for [[Lore:The Twelve|the Twelves' stones]] including Nophica, Althyk, Halone, and Menphina.<br />
*Gave Jancis advice on how to treat highlander men after seeing Oscare suffering.<br />
*Second in command for the bard troupe Solioquy with Lady Xenedra.<br />
:*Assisted in sending out token love messages during the Valentoine celebration.<br />
*Taught Jancis the art of Three Fates - a game with numbered gems much like 3-card poker.<br />
</spoiler><br />
• '''[[Obsidian Hornet]]''' - An exotic sellsword, Jancis met the Hornet during a beach party briefly then again as part of the Coral Sea. After inquires from her on Jancis' safety and her relationship with Alveo, Jancis trusts and feels protected around the ebony lady. "Lady Hornet" to others, or "Hornet" to her.<spoiler><br />
[[File:Ffxiv_08302014_203155.jpg|200px]]<br><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Has a golden linkpearl in case of trouble from her. Jancis keeps at a momento.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met the flirtatious woman at a beach party.<br />
*Always had the large woman looming over her, hugging and excited to hear news about love and joy from Alveo as well as being protective if someone bothered Jancis. [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5431&pid=92395#pid92395 Bulletin]]<br />
*Met her then fiance Gharen at the Grindstone and spoke about their relationships in the Goblet after.<br />
*A brief encounter at the Grindstone after moons, Jancis heard she lives in La Noscea on a ranch.<br />
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♥ '''[[Ojune Wajune]]''' - A man of many traits and trades, Ojune is wise, magical, and cultured. Jancis is very fond of the man for his bravery and ability to continue on despite his handicap; having a great balance of not being held back by it and not afraid to ask for assistance because of it. She enjoys talking and listening to him. "Master Ojune" <spoiler><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Archaeologist, arcanist, and cartographer.<br />
:*Protege of Master Lelerano Sasarano, known for making most of the maps available and an eccentric cartographer and explorer. Lost to the Calamity.<br />
*Has a limp from an injury.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Jancis signed up for an exploration into ruins for aetheric relics that Ojune was heading up. Them along with Vaughn and Z'enath found undead and chained voidsent, sending them out to research the dangers within.<br />
:*Continued through more of the ruins after finding a way to supercede the aetheric death mark the voidsent guard could put on the group.<br />
*Part of the Soloiquy, Jancis was visited by Ojune with deliveries both at the Quicksand and Coralhaus. The later, the two sat and spoke at length about his training, his master and his possible death, and his dream of traveling the world before his injury. [[http://i.imgur.com/AREINRC.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Performed for [[Lore:The Twelve|the Twelves' stones]] including Nophica, Menphina, and Thaliak in telling interactive stories.<br />
*Attended a cultural geography class about the history and culture of Ul'dah, including a tour around the city proper. [[http://i.imgur.com/Kk9F42e.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Check in with continuing the exploration of the ruins, following up with a guardian stone golem. [[http://jancisstuff.tumblr.com/post/118311329963/ic-letter-to-ojune Letter and Diagram]]<br />
*Help Ojune with a demonstration on a particular crystal.<br />
*Create a book of flower-paper and colorful pages for a children's book, a special gift for Ilwe'ran "Where Spirits Lie" [[http://jancisstuff.tumblr.com/post/117266064628/flowers-for-ojune-part-1-jancis-waved-farewell Part 1]] [[http://jancisstuff.tumblr.com/post/117663485113/flowers-for-ojune-part-2 Part 2]][[http://jancisstuff.tumblr.com/post/118230772278/flowers-for-ojune-part-3-in-the-dank-edges-by Part 3]]<br />
</spoiler><br />
<font style="color: #AC58FA" size="3">♥</font>&nbsp;'''[[Oscare Iono]]''' - A garish huntsman turned tragic figure, Jancis was really taken from his care and concern over Cici's exhaustion when they met. Jancis blunders in their friendship by dishonoring the man with her attempts to repay him and make him smile. She continues to watch and visit the man, despite how much his rejection upsets her, doing her best as he ends up running off. "Oscare" "Sir Iono"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Ffxiv_11012014_182920.png|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Oscare openly admits his Garlean roots and some of his intentions, which makes reefs between them depending who is involved, forcing the highlander into a shell of emotional suffering.<br />
*Has violet eyes and multiple scars around them.<br />
*Has a family still alive and will talk of his father and two sisters in particular.<br />
*Has a rosewood crane he carved, a mechanical toy man that shoots confetti he made, a rare aether-weaved red scarf, a card with the Queen of Diamonds on it, and a hair clip with feathers of a rare bird the man hunted. [[http://i.imgur.com/OHoRiin.jpg Crane]]<br />
*Has a 'happy' pink outfit made from dye he sent while Jancis was recovering from wounds. [[http://i.imgur.com/jEdivAi.jpg Outfit]]<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Aged Rumor: ''"It's almost like Nophica herself blessed that girl with the power of eternal kindness. If I ever met a gal nicer than her, I think I may just faint."''<br />
*Jancis met Oscare at the Pumpkin Cafe while he was working as a bouncer along side Cici. Jancis was really taken from his care and concern over Cici's exhaustion, offering to walk them back to the city and giving up all his pay for a room at the inn.<br />
:*After meeting that time, Oscare would often come up behind Jancis and cover her eyes, asking her to guess who he was.<br />
:*After sending him a barrel of pears she picked to show gratitude to helping Cici, the man calls for Jancis over the Coral Linkshell. A ton of the company shows up for this meeting which intimidates the man, but Oscare ends up hugging Jancis and thanking her for the pears and gives her a picture book of his family.<br />
*Jancis had gotten involved with a friend's contract to find a thief. Not knowing the ultimate plans, she knows the man has taken an important heirloom of Oscare's. With Alveo agreeing to assist, she took it to pursue the problem and help the tall hunter. After finding out the man who stole the bow is known to Oscare's family, the man was found in a hideout in the Shroud. Oscare and Alveo took on the group and recovered the heirloom ending in a nasty fight. [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5431&pid=91226#pid91226 Post]]<br />
:*In a journal of family notes and pictures Oscare gave her, Jancis finds that in some of the pictures of Oscare and his dad, Oscare's dad was carrying a simple bow with a small piece of ruby on both ends of the bow. Overall, it looks like a standard longbow, but with gray and yellow stripes. Oscare's dad has the same skintone as Oscare, same purple eyes, and has vivid red hair.<br />
*After the Grindstone contest where Oscare lost control and tried to kill Hornet, Jancis was charged with caring for the man the night after. Able to visit him at the Agents' bar briefly, Jancis noticed the scarring around his eyes and the color of his eyes a startling violet. Her trust in the man dwindles as he continues to fail controlling himself.<br />
:*Oscare's comments over losing his memory with the Warrior Stone and his current mannerisms are recalling memories of another's actions and behavior, only to conflict Jancis all the more.<br />
:*Ran off crying "I'm sorry." Repeatedly. Jancis has written the Iono family, hoping they have some kind of recourse to comforting the hunter.<br />
:*Attempting to get others to assist in the troubles of the highlander, Jancis contacts Oscare's family for advice, the returning message is from Oscare himself in a very warm and confident letter asking to meet up with her. [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8166&pid=109775#pid109775 Letter]]<br />
:*Meeting with him again, Jancis receives a beautiful rosewood crane figurine Oscare carved himself.<br />
:*Weeks after posters are put up around cities for a Starlight Ball, Oscare comes to the Coral household and, after some fiasco with injuries, Oscare manages to ask if Jancis requires an escort to the Ball in a very awkward and nervous manner. The day after he returns apologizing for asking her and, after remarking on her attire, vanishes again.<br />
::*Oscare attempts once again to ask the conjurer to the Ball, who is immediately snubbed by L'aenoh as he quickly debuffs the attempts by the highlander claiming he would escort the woman.<br />
::*At the Ball itself, Oscare avoids Jancis the entire night, despite her attempts to see him and even offered to dance. After the fact she arrives at his quarters to offer and is once again rebuked.<br />
*Oscare hosts a Story Time out in the cliffsides of La Noscea, where Jancis offers out snacks and tells a children's story about Minglo Moving the Mountain. [[http://i.imgur.com/VUm5jzl.jpg Scene]]<br />
:*Oscare drops off a card from his company, the Agents, thanking Jancis and her company for their assistance in a dispute and discord in their own halls.<br />
:*Getting advice from the bard [[Nathan Telluride]], Jancis once again attempts to help soften Oscare's demeanor and bring out the happy man she first met.<br />
:*[[https://soundcloud.com/akirakosemura/light-dance-with-violin Oscare arrives at the Still Shore in a navy blue suit and performs on the violin as a gift to Jancis.]] "I am happy." "That is also a gift." "Maybe I do it for a reason?" [[http://i.imgur.com/N4zg1nT.jpg Scene]]<br />
:*Oscare performs a song at Halone's pilgrimage which touches Jancis. Trying to hide over the impactful words with clapping, she overdoes it sending the man, once again, away.[[http://www.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9784&pid=140707#pid140707 Scene and Song]]<br />
:*Coming to his quarters afterwards, Jancis is shown a magic trick with cards, and is given the Queen of Diamonds to hold onto while Oscare is in the field on a job.<br />
*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10301&pid=150675#pid150675 Received a poem from Oscare by the Solioquy performed by Ciel.]]<br />
*Overhearing a bit of Oscare and some others at Leanne's party at the Bismarck, more people start coming to Jancis asking how the courtship is coming along and what Oscare is talking about. Trying to approach the man, along side Kale, both of them clam up.<br />
:*At the party before the hunter leaves, he gives her a ruby-colored box. The box itself lovely, inside is a very rare scarf made of aether-imbued silk which always has a warmth. [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5431&pid=144680#pid144680 Scene and Sketch]]<br />
*Working at the Grindstone, Oscare stops by with his face bruised and beaten. Jancis treats the nose and upper lip despite missing other wounds.[[http://i.imgur.com/DwobiX2.png Scene]]<br />
*Being told she can request his presence 'when she wishes', Jancis invites the highlander to the farmlands in La Noscea to show him a 'magic trick' which is more or less a conjurer training exercise with wind and water. The trick ultimately lures birds to come fly around Oscare in search of seeds. Calling it 'beautiful' he runs off quickly afterward instead of smiling as she hoped.<br />
*Invited to attend the bonding of Kayllen Stormbringer and Sojiana, other Agents, afterwards the two gave wishes and blessings at their guardian's stones. [[http://i.imgur.com/U0pIE4l.jpg Ceremony]] [[http://i.imgur.com/VPvenT1.jpg At Thaliak's Marker]]<br />
*Called to the Goblet, Oscare presents her with a little mechanical toy she doesn't really understand beyond its amazing ability to spit out confetti and fanfare. A gift for Little Lady's Day. During so, he confirmed that his actions, gifts, and manner are a show of friendship and not an act of courtship.<br />
*Performed at the pilgrimage for Thaliak, disgracing the celebration.<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Ffxiv 11012014 183212.jpg|With Oscare in the Goblet<br />
File:Ffxiv 08202014 210409.jpg|Oscare and Jancis in the Goblet<br />
File:Solhai_uldah_oscare_pears.png|Jancis and Oscare in Ul'dah (with Coral Sea).<br />
</gallery><br />
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• '''[[Osric Melkire]]''' - A Sergeant of the Immortal Flames, Jancis knows little of the man but believes the best of him. Known for his intelligence and being what the conjurer thinks of as a shadow knight, she realizes the man takes a lot on his shoulders and has strong beliefs. "Sir Osric"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Osric_by_Tiergan.jpg|200px]]<br><br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met during Sultana assassination attempt with collar on his neck. Concerned and crying over woman after his blown attempt to get into the Sultana's chambers; Jancis on hand to help heal the wounds he and an associate received during the scuffle she realized in what dire duress the man had been in and still managed to not cause Ul'dah further harm. [[http://i.imgur.com/yddTIT4.png Scene]]<br />
*While unknown at the time, he played a key part in getting Jancis information regarding a cure for somnus addiction, which she then used to make a slow withdrawal antidote for L'aenoh.<br />
*Re-met through L'aenoh with warning about Crow resurgence, learning the man's name. [[http://i.imgur.com/2wWpaPk.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Part of the Dauntless company, assisted in the more treacherous pilgrimage to Thaliak's Stone in Rathefrost.<br />
*Attended Osric's eternal bonding ceremony to Kanaria Galanodel. [[http://i.imgur.com/sESs75D.png Scene]]<br />
</spoiler><br />
<font style="color: #AC58FA" size="3">♥</font>&nbsp;'''[[Otto Vann]]''' - An eccentric artist from Ul'dah, Jancis met the man while he was dressing one of her company members. By random chance the man continues to come to her for her opinion and now some of her work in dealing with concoctions. More concerned with the man's well-being, Jancis continues to learn and tolerate his extravagant lifestyle to get a glimpse of understanding this man's way of thinking. Very willing to help the man and is still amazed by the amount of detail the man can pay attention to; she cares deeply for the troubles that no one else seems privy to or could even fathom. "Otto" "Master Vann."<spoiler><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Well-known for his clothing and jewelry line, particularly in Ul'dah.<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*Test more of the materia gifts Otto gave her and catch up with the man on his projects. In his curiosity about the powers of materia, Otto sends Jancis some of his notes to get her opinion as well as a ring of his own design imbued with strength. [[http://i.imgur.com/wub9e2B.jpg Scene]]<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Outside of the Drowning Wench, Otto Vann made an appearance, dressing up Rinilda and calling her "Shipbreaker" for her accentuated hips, Jancis makes an impression by making a recommendation on the look.<br />
*Worked at Otto's Fight Club, a brief ring where brawls and hand-to-hand combat was for sport and gil.<br />
*''You Otto Know'': Jancis continues to run into the artist "by chance" and ends up having strange and endearing conversations with. The man's lifestyle is confusing for the conjurer, but she does what she can to help this, overall, good-natured highlander.<br />
:*Jancis is a part-time advisor for the man, trying as she might to make it more as a friendly favor than a paid service.<br />
:*Not finding gil to be overly valuable herself, Jancis continues to turn down the abundance of wealth Otto offers her.<br />
::*In lieu of monetary payment, Otto has gifted her a workspace consisting of a table, chairs, and some tools. He handmade a wardrobe from walnut and other Glade-natural wood and stocked it with a dress and other garments (she uses it for more storage like a pantry as well), and a quilted bed-like fur rug. Many plants as well. [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5431&pid=110260#pid110260 Story]]<br />
:*In connection with the Sultansworn, Otto asks for Jancis' knowledge and connections with [[Coatleque Crofte]].<br />
:*In a very kind gesture, Jancis has accepted his help in searching for her fiance, [[Alveo Soulseeker]], who hasn't been heard from in three months. Working with Otto's right-hand, [[Ridley Silverlake]] returns with news that Alveo's group was slain and the man is missing in action. She also provides other records of Alveo's activities, proving he has been moving and working beyond need to be away.<br />
:*Though uninterested in the outskirts of Coerthas, Jancis comes to support Otto's fighting ring in comforting fighters and assisting with wounds.<br />
:*Supplies Otto from time to time with a 'medicine' that consists of herbal concentrations of tea to assist the man in sleeping and keeping awake. The orbs are covered in chocolate and are almost more of a placebo as far as how potent the effects are.<br />
:*After the murder of his love, Anna, Jancis hopes to find a way to help the powerful man cope without acting on pure vengeance.<br />
:*Surprised with a luncheon treat, Otto takes Cici and Jancis out for finger sandwiches and pineapple juice on the beach of the Mist after Jancis' ordeal with the warehouse attack. Her body bruised and beaten, he insists she soaks in the shallows while he tells a random story of distraction. [[http://i.imgur.com/rqbJjHA.jpg Scene]]<br />
::*Talking about her own problems, Otto has heard about one of the people who attacked Jancis and how wants to know the other woman's name. Jancis shares what little she knows from Cici, and Otto fills in the other details that it was Jana Ridah among others responsible. [[http://i.imgur.com/1P3qBZH.jpg Scene]]<br />
:*Otto joins the Coral Sea's plight to cease the Leviathan's attack on the coastline and he gets wounded badly. Chaos ensues in the house, leaving Otto to deal with the pain with narcotics and semi-healing. Scarred by the show of weakness and embarrassment that the bruises and wounds would bring to a man of his status, he starts secretly training in lance-work pushing his body to extremes. Finally meeting up with the man, Jancis feels guilty and tries to apologize, but only ends up talking about other 'things of interest' like Leanne's heart and Jancis romantic situation with Z'enath.<br />
::*Doing some simple stretching massage for Otto to help deal with his pain, she continues to look for him in this training so he has time to recover. [[http://i.imgur.com/2JkowNt.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Jancis gets fishing equipment and the two sit sharing ideas. With Z'enath long passed on and Kurt showing interest, Otto suggests Jancis ask the man to dinner so all the two can do is talk and understand one another. [[http://i.imgur.com/98VZU5e.jpg Scene]]<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Ffxiv 09232014 215114.jpg|Otto and Jancis talk in her room.<br />
File:Ffxiv 09162014 230529.jpg|Otto and Jancis talking about life.<br />
File:0lyAh1l.jpg|With Otto Vann in Ul'dah<br />
</gallery><br />
</spoiler><br />
♠ '''[[R'lexia Thras]]''' - A sweet and fearless swords woman, Jancis trusts and feels close to the woman for her pure heart and selfless nature. "Lady Lexia"<spoiler><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Skilled with sword and shield.<br />
*Close and bonded to Lady Hawke.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Was a crucial part of saving Jancis and four others from an avalanche.<br />
*Jancis was asked to come along with her and help with prayers at the Twelves' stones for her and Lady Hawke's bonding blessings. [[http://i.imgur.com/T07j28T.jpg Scene]]<br />
</spoiler><br />
♦ '''[[Reginald Ozrik]]''' - Jancis views this man as a quiet resilient knight, full of virtue especially towards women and those less fortunate. She treats him with respect and honor that he deserves. Not understanding his darker side and misfortune, she tries to defend the man with all of the poor treatment he receives. "Sir Reginald"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Regiheadshot.png|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Wearing glasses for unknown reasons.<br />
*Weak in large amounts of aether, getting sick easily.<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*Reginald suffering from some kind of darkness, craving meat on a regular basis. Put onto a juice diet for awhile put the man in a deprived and emaciated state. In a sadder point, the man bit Jancis firmly while she was trying to keep raw meat from him.<br />
:*Trying to find out more about how to treat the man for the corruption, she takes a group up to Coerthas to get an aether-cleansing fungus. A'malria, Syrress, Faezbhar, and Staelufre all come along to assist. [[http://i.imgur.com/se99oIY.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Find a way to repay the man for trying to incite him to anger to save A'malria from the influence of a voidsent.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Fought against the Leviathan that threatened the coast.<br />
*Attempted to take care of Hnaba while she was imprisoned, breaking into L'aenoh's room to find her and bringing the woman food. Refused to help with washing and caring for the woman otherwise, despite the blood runes found on her mattress. Was there when she was slain, protecting Chaska.<br />
*Helped protect Sigurd, Tausenadel, and Jancis going through unearthed ruins at Qarn. The situation become more dire as the man started to succumb to aether sickness, leading to their quest to find an exit from the labyrinth.<br />
*Lead up another group heading through the Wanderer's Palace ruins while others checked for Chachanji's brother.<br />
*Jancis gave Reginald his physical, learning more about him and his sensitivity to aether. The encounter was awkward as L'aenoh had just broken the knight's nose.<br />
</spoiler><br />
♦ '''[[Renee Becquerel|Renaud Becquerel]]''' - Captain of the Coral Sea. Jancis knows very little of this man and finds him full of rumors and contrasting behavior, going between a caring father figure to a careless and ruthless figurehead. She listens to him quietly, torn with her feelings to respect a title. Despite his change to [[Renee Becquerel]] she still refers to him as a man. "Captain Renaud".<spoiler><br />
[[File:ReanudByMal.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Hosts the induction for all members joining the Coral Sea.<br />
*Has the ability of Echo, unknown to what extent.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Suffered a near fatal stab and attack by Dhemgeim which put the Captain out of commission for moons.<br />
*Became a woman after Dhemgeim's death, using Memeli's slumber part as an excuse.<br />
:*Could possibly have a child as found out during the one truth one lie game.<br />
*Held a trial for Sigurd, pressing a loophole that the man disobeyed a direct order to not act on Dhemgeim. He later, despite the show of emotional anger, drops all charges against the mage.<br />
*Got involved with dealing with Gwendoline, which pains Jancis greatly for his cold demeanor with reminding her of killing the lost and calling her an 'incompetent hunter'.<br />
</spoiler><br />
♥ '''[[Reinette Sompt]]''' - Alchemist and the Practitioner of the Coral Sea, Jancis admires the pacifist for her determination and benevolence. She also delights in the many books belonging to the elezen woman. Jancis follows the lady's direction particularly in the welfare and care for the others in the company. "Lady Reinette"<spoiler><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Her right hand is severly burnt from what Jancis knows as a fireplace accident, though it is clear the wound has many layers of old scar tissue and neglect.<br />
*Keeps notes and records of her lost mentor which shocked and tramatized the woman severely. Jancis knows the man had a tragic ending (though in reality he was tested on victims and the like which has eluded the conjurer's knowledge and leads her astray in comforting the woman.)<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*Make good on Reinette's offer to pray together, given after the pilgrimage to [[Nald'thal, the Trader]].<br />
*Persue the woman's goals of having medical records on company members.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met during a Dare Drinking Contest, where she came and picked up the intoxicated [[Sigurd Rainecourt]] who ended up kissing her.<br />
*Jancis protected from a slaver, the 'papper'. While her and many others posed as slaves to find the whereabouts of [[Chuchukepa Hohokepa]]'s mother, one was harrassing Reinette to the point that Jancis stepped in and 'fought' off the woman for the man's attentions. After being successful and fight broke out and Jancis conjured a large boulder upon the man which ended up causing fatal damage. Surprised at the outcome of not disabling the man, Jancis still feels remorse for the encounter, but heartened that Reinette was not forced into the situation more.<br />
*Prayer leader for pilgrimages to [[Lore:The Twelve|the Twelves' stones]] including Nald'thal and Nophica.<br />
*Assisted with dealing with [[Memeli Meli]]'s aether condition, which had bad timing with the First Mate's death and instilled fear that the curse passed on to the lalafell. Sitting in a simple ceremony of purified soil and crystals, Jancis was able to channel aether to clear out Memeli's flow from all the toxic randomness she sucked in before.</spoiler><br />
*Assisted Reinette with helping Faolan recover after his horrific operation around Coral's house. [[http://i.imgur.com/8lWjvz2.jpg Scene]]<br />
*After asking Sigurd about his lack of attention to her and how busy the woman is, the man confessed he is self-focused and his offers have gone unanswered. Jancis has confronted Reinette about this clash, getting an answer from the lady that she is unsure how she feels and has kept her distance. Ultimately, the two split from other influences.<br />
• '''[[Roen Deneith]]''' - A quiet awkward lady, Jancis tries to see all of the good and pain that she's been told about in the woman. She treats her kindly and is curious about her. "Lady Deneith"<spoiler><br />
[[File:RoenTierganFinal.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Lady is important to Cici, the first real mission the knight took on in order to save.<br />
*Sister to Sir Gharen.<br />
*Friend to Obsidian Hornet<br />
*Imprisoned by the mysterious love of Cici.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met at the Grindstone through Cici after hearing many stories and concerns about the lady.<br />
*Welcomed to the Coral company after hearing stories of her trials and ordeals from Ul'dah.<br />
*Participated in the Dance Practice hosted by Tausen before the Starlight Ball.<br />
*Though close to Cici, the lady was imprisoned by the mysterious Jameson Taeros. Left without answers, Jancis finally finds the woman hiding in the background of Osric's bonding ceremony and reception with Lady Edda and Matron Kiht. Though useless to help it seems, Jancis offers to what supplies she had left and a simple way to contact for help.<br />
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♠ '''[[Sigurd Rainecourt]]''' - Thaumaturge of the Coral Sea, Jancis views the man with regard for his intelligence and natural ability to reason with just about anyone.<spoiler><br />
[[File:Sigurdrainecourtprofile.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
She holds more empathy and compassion for the man after being used as a scapegoat for Lady Dhemgeim's death on top of the mysterious tragic past the man has only mentioned before. Jancis listens to him for his eloquence and ability to haggle/barter any deal as well as his abilities to coerce others as well as holds a lot of care and fondess for a man she believes saved her from death. "Master Sigurd" "Sigurd"<br><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*More muscular that most mages.<br />
*Gets seasick easily, even on simple ferries or calm waters.<br />
*Has a pet coblyn named Cookie, which is very protective of his territory, Sigurd's room. [[http://i.imgur.com/w6uAHVc.jpg Doodle]]<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*''Quote:"You seem like the regular Jancis to me, and that's a pretty good thing."<br />
*Prayer leader for pilgrimages to [[Lore:The Twelve|the Twelves' stones]] for Nald'thal.<br />
*Put in charge from the Ossuary to follow-up on certain Primal threats, including having two organized teams to deal with an attack on the shore of La Noscea.<br />
*Lead expeditions into the old allagan ruins around Eorzea.<br />
:*Studied a small section of the temple ruins in the deserts of Thalanan, Qarn, which turned into an escape for survival after falling into a pit and Reginald's growing aether sickness. With the help of Tausenadel everyone came out mostly unscathed.<br />
:*A wall falling on the mysterious tower by Bronze Lake, dubbed the Wanderer's Palace, the group runs across a siege by saragin on a small group of tonberries which somewhat disrupts the groups' goal to find Chachanji's lost brother.<br />
*Got to assist searching for the mysterious Maelstrom officer Derrick Drake which led the two, along with Tausen and Monty, on a whilwind chase that ran into a crazy highlander with a trust in manly muscles. Surprisingly, Sigurd was no slouch and was forced to flex to earn enough reputation to continue the search.<br />
*During the terrible ordeal of trying to find a cure for Lady Dhemgeim's condition, a spell is used in quick timing which fails, taking the woman's life. Blamed for the death, Sigurd is put on trial for disobeying a direct order. Viewing everyone's pain and anger being directed at the mage as a means to making him a scapegoat for the numerous complications, Jancis defends the man bringing up the moral obligation he had to at least attempt to save the dying First Mate.<br />
*Asked for his help,with Gwenoline's mark on Jancis. Taking time in the deepest halls of the Ossuary, the man remarkably finds an ancient book talking of a Gwendolyn and her succubus-style abilities. Protecting the Coralhaus with wards, he helped gain information on the voidsent, contact another who knew of her, and took on the disagreement in the company. Jancis tributes much of her salvation and recovery from the voidsent to Sigurd. [[http://i.imgur.com/AxFsRGI.jpg Scene in the Shroud, finding Gwendoline's last victim]]<br />
*After learning how the man barely sleeps, he's encouraged to pursue cleansing himself. Sadly, after many dream rituals him and the group realize they have been tricked by those who serve the voidsent within Sigurd, which tries to take over A'malria as well. Jancis learns that Sigurd is lost in the battle against the creature and his remains taken by his family.<br />
</spoiler><br />
♥ '''[[Staelufre Lysmerl]]''' - The wild lady and namesake of the Coral Sea's home. Over time Jancis has grown grateful and closer to the Staelufre after the ordeals her lover and the advice they have given one another. Admires her initiative and bravery to make life better for everyone around her. Does not agree with her ways of handling problems, particular for her violent nature. "Lady Staelufre"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Staewikiprofile.png|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Namesake of the Coral Sea's home, Still Shore.<br />
*Has a wooden fawn that was carved for her.<br />
*Given the name "Solkeim" by.<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*Understanding more about the red lotus stones, as Staelufre is The Owl, help the lady fill out her list of people to find and turn off the flower.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Quote: ''"You are the Solkeim, for you are of the lush greenness of grasses in forests and valleys. Of the meadows where the wildflowers grow most thick. That you are the scent of summer blooms and the gilded lights that dance across violet petals. That this is you, and it is how I remember you. Visions of woodlands and small, beautiful things. Strong, growing things."''<br />
*Jancis met the huntress through L'aenoh as the woman was skittish about being under a roof.<br />
*In following on L'aenoh's kidnapping, Staelufre returns and follows another route in hopes to assist. Afterwards she does much to help the man recover, falling in love with one another.<br />
:*Attended her bonding to L'aenoh. [[http://i.imgur.com/QE3gNTq.png Scene]]<br />
*Hosted a treasure hunt event with kin. While not first, Jancis' group managed to answer each riddle correctly. [[http://i.imgur.com/DsekFgk.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Ran into one another in the Eastern Shroud, catching up on life's woes and promising to watch over one another. [[http://i.imgur.com/PzIIrgV.jpg Scene]]<br />
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File:Bv5cBfD.jpg|Staelufre and Jancis outside the Still Shore<br />
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♥ '''[[Syl Souther]]''' - Something of a black sheep, but still a skilled healer. Jancis finds the tough and harsh-tongued woman delightful. Since nearly leaving the Coral Sea, she tries to do extra work and nice things for the lady, even after their close experience. "Lady Sylian" <spoiler><br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Told a story about her healing adventures, including dealing with groin itches in Ul'dah.<br />
*Suffered from a doppleganger harrassing her and Jeris, causing many burns and wounds to the woman.<br />
*When learning to dance with Tausenadel, she misunderstands his teaching for flirting and comes on to him, which infuriates Dhemgeim and punches the woman.<br />
:*Returning to the house beligerent and drunk, Syl ends up assaulting a cake. Chaska having no idea who she is, hits her with a frying pan. The lady decides to not live in the house and only returns once Dhemgeim is dead.<br />
*After being tricked by Memeli, Syl drinks the entire elixir of a love potion. Being overdosed, Jancis feels trapped to not try and purge the woman's system for how Lady Meli reacted to the same treatment and lets the potion run its course. Syl ends up giving Jancis a kiss before the conjurer can stop her and is forced to use her magicks to let Syl sleep off the rest.<br />
:*At Berrod and Caleb's bonding, the two finally get a chance to talk about what happened and apologize to one another.[[http://i.imgur.com/cgq5NZD.jpg At Wedding with Jeris]]<br />
*Received a letter from the woman signed Sylian. Jancis now refers to the woman by that beautiful term.<br />
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[[File:JancisbySasha.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
♠ '''[[Tasa Rhyzul]]''' - The hardened warrior with a subtle softer side, Jancis met Tasa while preparing with the company to save their leader.<spoiler><br />
Despite Tasa's brash demeanor, she is a wise woman with a lot of heart and patience for the less experienced and has earned quite a bit of Jancis' respect. She is technically the warrior's indentured servant as she pays back a debt and is bidden to comply with any requests Tasa makes, though the lady does not enforce it. Believed dead.<br><br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Meeting the warrior, Tasa becomes a love and confident of Cici, and Jancis comes along on different training and rituals between the two including sparring with Sir Filangieri, soaking at the hot springs, and drinking endeavors.<br />
*Looking to relieve Alveo of all the debt he has accrued, Tasa agrees to repay the majority of it from her vast amount of wealth. Jancis feels a need to repay Lady Tasa for her generosity and kindness. Convinced the warrior isn't actually pushing for reimbursement, she looks for other ways to be loyal and giving. <br />
:*After Lady Tasa effectively "proposed" to Jancis, the conjurer feels that she's not obligated to help the warrior out of a gil contract and more to be kind in general. Also, Jancis encouraged her to talk to Cici about their relationship. Tasa took her up on the advice, effectively moving from romantic attraction to more platonic.<br />
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♥ '''[[Tausenadel Geispyrsyn]]''' - Sailor in Coral Sea with a jovial soul and a knack for cooking, Jancis revers the man for his manly expression of compassion and his ways of dealing with bad situations under pressure. One of the leaders Jancis will take seriously. Considering all that has happened, Jancis tries to do whatever will make him comfortable, but is fairly sure his heart and spirit went to sea with his dead wife. "Tausen"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Tau-Wiki-Ava.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Great storyteller and writes his own romance books. Time-to-time Jancis will borrow them because Tausen writes them and they have a huge amount of absurdity to them which appeals to the conjurer.<br />
*Loves animals and has a whole zoo of them living in his room. Has a particular fondness for cactuar.<br />
*Father was a servant in Ishgard, but was swept away to a life at sea at a very young age.<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*Play 3-card Poker with<br />
*Travel to where the Wanderer's Blessing disk lists with its question.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Jancis met him during his grand return from overhearing his story of living through the temptations from Garuda herself.<br />
*Received a pet coblyn, which is something of a managable runt, for telling a story during his campfire time together.<br />
*Living together in the Coral house, Jancis has been fed and even cared for after a slavery ruse gone wrong, staying on Tausen's cot for the night after killing a man for attempting to touch Lady Reinette.<br />
*Worked with Tausen along with fellow company members Naga and Guil. The most reliable of the party, they find out that Hnaba has been misleading them the entire time and in a grueling fight barely make it out with L'aenoh still alive.<br />
:*Later on when Hnaba is brought by force to the Coral house, despite Jancis' protests, the conjurer is injured trying to give the wicked woman peace. Tausen follows Jancis to her room and tries to console her while also rebute the old miqo'te's nonsense rambling with the problem of bringing trouble to the company's own walls.<br />
*With cunning knowledge, Tausen is one of the few to figure out Memeli's clues to recovering all the food in the Coral pantry from her hijinks. With the reward of a kiss, Dhemgeim, Tausenadel, and Jancis all succumb to Memeli's 'pink tempering'. He's one of the first to recover from the lalafel's whims.<br />
*Attended the wedding of Dhemgeim and Tausenadel, which filled the entire Sanctum of the Twelve and celebrations lasted long into the night.<br />
*Mocked in a story written by Chaska, Jancis looks to get an apology for Tausenaden for being a victim in the obvious attack on herself. Finding out that Jancis has made a terrible mistake and Chaska has no idea about the story itself. She still does not know who tried to humiliate Tausen.<br />
*Attended a Turnsday celebration that Tausen was at, helping the man leave when a drunk lady was starting to hang off the man.[[http://i.imgur.com/BEq3OhL.jpg Scene]]<br />
*After Lady Dhemgeim's death, she tried to help the man recover by failed and has doubts the man will return from his sojourn to the north truly, only visiting now and then instead. [[http://i.imgur.com/uhUmnCa.jpg Scene]]<br />
:*Despite her certainy, Tausen returned and is once again running about the house and the desert Gold Saucer, helping tend to chocobos and putting all of his time and effort into assisting animals.<br />
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♥ '''[[Tiergan Vashir]]''' - A swordsman, caring, yet tormented man. Every interaction Jancis has had with this man has only improved her opinion of him. He is one of the few that will call for her help and sees more sides to her than most even in their brief interactions. She thinks very highly of what the man has overcome, though not well known, and hopes to show the same gratitude in return. "Sir Vashir"<spoiler><br />
[[File:DA_tier.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Close to J'azhar<br />
*Back and most of his body is overlapped with scars, particular weapon ones.<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*''Dance of the Red Lotus'': Jancis receives a curious red stone at a Valentoine present from an curious group. Little did she know it was for a vile purpose with Sir Vashir's life hanging in the balance.<br />
:*A small crimson gemstone, flat and about the size of Jancis' palm, arrives in the mail. The symbol of a Crane is somehow carved within it. Attached is a letter written on fresh parchment in clear neat script: ''Dearest friend, In the spirit of the newest holiday, we are distributing blessings of prosperity to all. Please accept this gemstone and think of it as a token of good fortune. -- Sisters of the Red Lotus --''<br />
::*The aether within the gem is very subtle. It almost seems to trace along her own with feather-light touches, but doesn't take or steal energy. It is not entirely innocuous however. Ethereal strands of aether from countless outside sources in all directions funnel towards the red gem. They all trace along your own, almost like an exploratory caress, before moving like a river to some distant location. The gem is using Jancis as a focus. And while it does not absorb her aether - it is certainly using some aspect of it for some unknown purpose.<br />
:*Telling Lady Leanne about the curious stone she received, Leanne is surprised and ends up having one of her own, the Harp. She warns Jancis about the subtle convincing voices that come from the stone and how she cannot bear to leave it.<br />
:*Following up on this with Tiergan later on, she finds out more from Staelufre on the docks of the Mist, and agrees to help close the lotus that is slowly draining the man's aether away.<br />
:*Sharing with Living Ember because of a cake wish the lady made, the two agree to practice testing Jancis' ability to follow the aether trails to find more of the people involved with the lotus to close the petals.<br />
*:Known Stones: Leanne - Harp, Chachanji - Rabbit, Ember - Firefly, Staelufre - Owl<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Quote: ''"You're never a tool. Just a beautiful friend both inside and out. Never forget that. I spent all of my life being shaped into a weapon and a tool for another's use. I know one when I see one. And that is not who or what you are."''<br />
*Met as part of the Coral Sea, the knight joining and calling for assistance over the linkshell for his companions, including Teld're.<br />
*Worked with on hunting the tempered for the Siren, following his lead and helping to encourage Chuchukepa against the tempered kraken they ran into.<br />
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♥ '''[[Val Nunh]]''' - A uncooth fighter, Jancis met Val while she was being evaluated to study under the Harbingers. Catching her attention with the nickname "Milly", Jancis has built up a respect for the miqo'te for his realistic and kind-hearted views as well as his honestly in all matters. She tries to keep in touch with the man and support his feelings of usefulness and wanted. Sends him random items with cards, particular naming the item. "Val".<spoiler><br />
[[File:Tierval.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Use to refer to him as "Lord Saint" and join his command under the Martial Branch.<br />
*Looks for 'books written by him' that Verad sold off.<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*Help the man become better at reading and writing. Follow-up with the ink that can pull from senses.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Took direction from underneath the other Saints as a Harbinger.<br />
:*In the event of saving the Patriarch, Jancis came to understand more of the compassion and direction of the man, going out to retrieve items for his lover despite her own condition.<br />
:*Dealing with the concerns of another lancer and selfish man in the company, she admitted to aiding despite being directed not to and was pardoned by Val.<br />
*Visiting one another in the Mist to return something of Aya's, the two have time to catch up with one another where Jancis awkwardly asks for advice concerning tails and fighting.<br />
*Date Auction before Starlight. Seeing Val up on stage to be pawned off to anyone, Jancis takes on debt to win. She brushes off his offer to pay her back.<br />
:*Overwhelmed by another man who paid an exorbitant amount of gil for Val at a Ladies' Day auction, Jancis fails to continue the tradition. <br />
*Meeting up in the Mist for awhile, the two talk about life and their concerns in it. Jancis picks up the habit of sending him letters with random items with their names on it so he can become a better reader. [[http://i.imgur.com/1gy7rSN.jpg Scene]]<br />
*Coming to visit Val as he recovers from an torturous ordeal, he gives her advice on love by telling her to "Jump". Jancis is concerned how odd Val acts about being rescued and then isolated. [[http://i.imgur.com/UHexwZF.jpg Scene]]<br />
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File:Ffxiv 11072014 030825.jpg|With Val in the Mist<br />
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♥ '''[[Vaughn Antain]]''' - A benevolent man who helps recovering slaves and the downtrodden of Ul'dah that Jancis is growing to know better and revere. It is always a delight to run into the tall elezen and his other half Jaques. She tries to listen to his ideas and is always delighted to eat any of the food he's prepared. "Lord Vaughn" "Vaughn"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Vaughn4.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Plays harp, sings, and tells stories.<br />
*Hauntingly beautiful<br />
*Highly skilled cook and confection maker<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met in Ul'dah at a fortune telling with a silversmith. The man defended Z'enath against Kale's racist remarks.<br />
*Worked with while exploring aetheric ruins led by Ojune.<br />
*Participated in pilgrimages to [[Lore:The Twelve|the Twelves' stones]] including Nald'thal, Althyk, Menphina, and Thaliak.<br />
*Invited to the Phoenix Rose hall, Jancis finds out more about Vaughn's and Jaques' main work which is liberating and giving former slaves a new lease on life. They share dinner with Tiergan and J'azhar including some other company members.<br />
*Was invited to say a prayer and poem at a farewell funeral ceremony for two fallen Roses. [[http://jancisstuff.tumblr.com/post/118151662548/ic-log-lady-lyria-and-serai-farewell Event]]<br />
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♥ '''[[Virara Wakuwa]]''' - Fist-fighter lalafel. Close to Lady Meli and Sir Gegenji. Jancis feels a closeness to Virara for her blunt survivalist and emotional-less tone which she really responds to. The two share a similiar background save for the past few years. She feels a deep desire to help the woman break free of her servitude mindset and see her prosper. "Lady Virara"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Viraportrait.png|right|200px]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Has no aether of her own that can be found.<br />
*Grew up on a boat house.<br />
*Wears an eye patch like her Master, but has both eyes, one dilated (like Bowie).<br />
*Calls Jancis "Jancis Lady"<br />
'''Current Goals'''<br />
*Assist to be free of the desire to serve her Master and find out who is attacking her.<br />
:*Heading out to an old farmer's hovel to understand a tie to the person harassing Virara, the woman is taken to a cavern filled with traps. Poisoned and garroted, the group with Valentinoix, Faolan, Y'rhen, Chachanji, and Memeli escape the trap with their companion and recover from wounds at home.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Did physical for and found out more about Virara's childhood including her Master lady and the diligent training and desensitization Virara was forced to have.<br />
*Spending more time with the lady through other hardships, Jancis feels closer to the protective and brave woman including sleeping in Chachanji's room for comfort and protecting others together.<br />
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• '''[[X'Kohu Tia]]''' - A warm and affectionate man, Jancis has known him for most of her time outside of her isolated past. She considers him a generous and social friend. "Master Kohu" "Kohu".<spoiler><br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Weaver and Arcanist<br />
:*Jancis believes from a joke that he can weave tapestries that seem lifelike.<br />
*Writes stories<br />
*Acquainted with Cici, making her clothing and other embroidery<br />
*Friend with Loronus<br />
*Given Jancis hand-made gifts including a chocobo plush, a winter coat, and a hat covered in flowers.<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Both former Harbingers, Jancis looked to Kohu as their Crafting Saint.<br />
:*Implored the man for help in taking on some debt to him, but was refused.<br />
*Afflicted with void-infused crystals that slowly drain his aether and caused him pain; the result of an encounter before with Jancis' past love. Jancis felt very empathic to his cause and did what she could to help ease the affliction, which turned out to be very little, the man opting for others to drain and remove the crystals. [[http://i.imgur.com/7S4Oh93.jpg Scene]]<br />
:*Reached out to Jancis more for emotional support, growing closer to the woman to hug and show fond kisses. She latered turned down his generous offer to teach her more about love.[[http://i.imgur.com/Dcx6hBk.jpg Scene]]<br />
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• '''[[Xenedra Ambreaus]]''' - Lady bard and leader of the Solioquy group. Jancis is very grateful to the efforts from the woman and inviting her to partake in discussions of art and performance. "Lady Xenedra"<spoiler><br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Met briefly in the early days of joining the Coral Sea through her association with L'aenoh.<br />
*Performed at pilgrimages to [[Lore:The Twelve|the Twelves' stones]] including Nald'thal, Nophica, Halone, Menphina, and Nymeia.<br />
*Formed the Solioquy group with Nathan, holding meetings and preparing a stage in her home for performances and other artistic services.<br />
:*Hosted gatherings including Lady Iskierka's fortune telling.<br />
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♠ '''[[Xydane Vale]]''' - Lone swordsman with knightly intentions, Jancis met the man when he came out of nowhere into the Coral Sea's house holding a letter she had written to Cici. Seeing his condition and overwhelmed by the selfless act, Jancis tries to follow the swordsman's tracks and whereabouts to repay him for his kindness with her own. "Sir Xydane", "Xydane"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Xydane by Lurial.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*From Coerthas<br />
*Has friends in the Shroud<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Returned a letter that was on a caravan being raided by bandits to Jancis. He then went the extra mile to delivery the letter to Cici in Ul'dah himself.<br />
:*Made soup and had the man sit and recover as much as possible when they first met despite everyone's eyes on him.<br />
*Meeting by chance again at Otto's fist-fight club in Coerthas, Jancis is overwhelmed by the poor condition the man is in. She insists on sending him food and what gil she earns in hopes he will recover.<br />
*Assisting in guarding pilgrims to Nald'thal, the man is withdrawn and quiet, heading back north shortly afterwards.<br />
*Jancis hears word that a search party is being sent to find him in the frozen north, but never hears back about it. Her letters unanswered, she believes the man dead.<br />
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File:Ffxiv 10032014 004643.jpg|Meeting Xydane<br />
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♠ '''[[Z'enath Vashyr]]''' - A Free Paladin of Ul'dah and accomplished swordsman. Has a smile that always catches her off-guard. Jancis would ask for his help and wrote him often; struggling with the amount of attention and reverence he gave her. Coming to care and love the man deeply, she will often look sad and longing at random times after being reminded of his absence. Believed in hiding and incognito to find assassins linked to his past or killed by them. His loss resulted in Jancis dealing with a long recovery and lack of desire in many respects. [[http://imgur.com/a/Azdqa#0 Random images of Z'enath and Jancis]].<spoiler><br />
[[File:ZenProfilep.png|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Owns a home that his caretaker/father left to him in the Mist. Jancis keeps it clean and sits there time to time.<br />
*Would Sneak her flowers every time they met. Jancis still has many of them pressed and saved in a book.<br />
*Has a painted map and sketch of herself from him among other trinkets.<br />
*Refers to his eyes as garnets and his presence as "the sunrise of a new day".<br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*Finding him cheerful and inspiring, the two became more than friends after his continued assistance and support.<br />
*''His Name Was Z'enath'': Remembered from her past, Jancis is reunited the who takes her life into a new path and whose departure leaves her waiting.<br />
:*While travelling back to Gridania, Jancis was confronted by a swordsman with red eyes. His eagerness to speak to her and find out who she was after a simple "hello" blossomed into reuniting with one of the first people Jancis assisted after her isolation in the Shroud. Z'enath nearly lost his eye in preventing a drunken scuffle between two other Wood Wailers that she was able to heal and restore in time. Continuing their correspondence, the two piece together their memories and trade shows of gratitude to one another.<br />
:*After meeting, Jancis offers to assist Z'enath in a job he took on from a group of ruffian bandits that were laying waste to small hovels. Though she acts as little more than bait to the bandits, she catches a glimpse of the paladin's abilities and control over conjuration aether. The two rest in Quarrymill overnight as Wood Wailers handle the mess the bandits left behind. Returning to Gridania, Jancis proves she still knows how to climb a tree by... climbing a tree.<br />
:*Called away once word that [[L'aenoh Tia]] was found abruptly, Jancis reunites with Z'enath after their hasty departure and both agree to meet up in the Mist of Limsa. The paladin honors her with a hand painted map of Eorzea.<br />
:*Two train together randomly for both physical and mental prowess.<br />
:*Jancis was moved as the knight appeared at the doorstep of her inn room in Coerthas as she went on a sojourn to recover a rare cave fungus. Insisting he help her on the mission, the two survive some wild beasts and, while recovering, term one another as friend and true ally. Z'enath reveals a bit more of his past that brings him obvious shame, as well as some words that "upon the Horizon" some change might come. Jancis offers to assist in this change.<br />
:*Out running errands in the Shroud, Z'enath confesses to her that he has a task to accomplish alone and that he might not return. Jancis waits the days he claims to be gone realizing a deep worry and concern for the man. Missing him fervently, she continues to check in with the Flames if he has contacted them. Considering the ordeal she had with her lost love, she is coming to realize how intense her concern and care for the knight is. <br />
::*Couple days after the masquerade party, Jancis finds Z'enath waiting for her on the docks of the Mist. Overwhelmed with relief and happiness that he has returned, she embraces him and asks to know more of his past to understand why he's made a choice of being alone and, hopefully, move on from such a lifestyle.<br />
::*Asked to a dinner where they can talk, the knight explains a bit more of his childhood activities and his foster father, "his caretaker", and also find out more about his interests and changes of heart, overcome by his admittance to the "fascination" he has found in the conjurer. [[http://i.imgur.com/aZW8fO4.jpg Scene]]<br />
::*Returning to Limsa, Jancis is invited to an abandoned house that is now endowed to Z'enath. His childhood home and left closed for a couple years, Jancis visits it often to help with cleaning and repairs to rebuild a better life for Z'enath that is not based solely on revenge. [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5431&pid=119971#pid119971 Anecdote Reference]]<br />
:*After finding out about the Starlight Ball and another man's offer to escort Jancis to it, Z'enath is prompted to invite Jancis over to his home and confesses more than his consideration of her presence in his life, referring to it as "the only path he is sure about". Admitting that he waited too long, he also asks to escort Jancis to the Ball which she immediately accepts understanding his reasoning and courtship proposal. [[http://i.imgur.com/9HvTI29.jpg Scene]] [[http://i.imgur.com/Bp74ne9.jpg Sketch by Melody]]<br />
:*Continuing to add to his home, Jancis tries to support his own personal goals. She learns that his foster father was slain by an assassin, a dark group known for their ruby earring that Z'enath escaped working for himself.<br />
:*During the Nophica pilgrimage, Z'enath is delayed as he finds some people associated from the assassin group he's hunting. Sporting a black eye, he makes it there and hides it under his hair, the two suspects getting away. <br />
:*Learning more about these assassins Z'enath was mixed up with, Jancis turns at the Seeker Keeper eclipse celebration to find him missing. Not seeing him since, she believes he has either been taken or killed.<br />
::*Only clues she has to his disappearance is a note about a group that wears a ruby earring in one ear and his house left intact as it had been.<br />
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File:Ffxiv 09212014 122757.jpg|With Z'enath in Ul'dah<br />
File:Ffxiv 10102014 224636.jpg|Z'enath takes Jancis training, putting her in armor.<br />
File:Ffxiv 10072014 213410.jpg|Z'enath protecting Jancis in Coerthas.<br />
File:Ffxiv 10042014 180342.jpg|Meditating in La Noscea<br />
File:Ffxiv 09212014 185319.jpg|Z'enath training outside of Ul'dah.<br />
File:Ffxiv 09192014 002059.jpg|Z'enath and Jancis confronting bandits in the Shroud.<br />
File:Ffxiv 09172014 233427.jpg|Spotted in Gridania, Z'enath recognizes Jancis.<br />
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♥ '''[[Zachary Evans]]''' - Fighter in the arena of Ul'dah. Met during the zombie invasion into Ul'dah fighting side-by-side. Has close remember-able connection with the 'Lost Warriors of Light' who he's willing to sacrifice life for to rescue. Jancis greatly admires the man for his self-less behavior and the passion he shows for all the things he takes on. She loves listening to any story she manages to catch from the man, particularly about his family, and the way his entire body will turn red with bashful or frustrated thoughts. "Sir Evans"<spoiler><br />
[[File:Pit_Fighter.png|200px|right]]<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
*Wears traditional garb from his family's homeland.<br />
*Talks of his mentor Raging Behemoth.<br />
*Interested in a woman named Siha.<br />
*Feastday with family. <br />
'''Past Events'''<br />
*''Quote:"You're -NOT- a tool! You're a person, living and breathing-the exact same as me! You're as much of a tool as the Warriors of light-MY Warriors of Light- were! Only the -ignorant-, and -ungrateful- masses of Eorzea see them as tools. You're as valuable as a Sultana, Seedseer, or Admiral!"''<br />
*Fighting off the zombie invasion against Ul'dah from the nefarious actions of Jin'li, Jancis ends up fighting side-by-side with the man including Kahn'a.<br />
*''A Final Dream'': Jancis' encounters with Sir Evans with his goals and aspirations.<br />
:*Randomly running into Cici speaking with Sir Evans, the gladiator asks Jancis to help him pick out some clothing for the upcoming Starlight Ball. After many bells and watching the man put on a random assortment of clothes the two manage to find something deemed appropriate for the gala. The entire time, Jancis finds the man a big awe-inspiring for having a freedom from such cultural boundaries but accepting of them at the same time, listening to his stories of his large family and their Feastday practices, and the reason for all this work is to give an unknown woman at the time the night of her life before he leaves. [[http://i.imgur.com/HemTowO.jpg Scene]]<br />
::*A distress call goes out on the Red Wings' linkpearl and Zachary bolts off, beckoning Jancis to follow in his finery, to find [[Erik Mynhier]] cursed by a mysterious time magic returning the older paladin to his youthful mind and appearance. At this time, to prove himself, Erik tells a secret truth that the woman Zachary is working so hard for is [[Siha Xinkei]] "You're in love with my sister Siha." [[http://i.imgur.com/Mrou6rU.jpg Scene]]<br />
::*On other visits to Cici, Jancis continues to run into Zachary getting help from the lady knight, including dance lessons and an exclamation to spar with her to prove his worth.<br />
::*After listening, Zachary explains he has had dreams of the missing warriors from the Calamity and believes he can find them in the void. This only worries and upsets Jancis, especially since he has so much family that a gamble of himself is too high of a stake, but her concerns are quelled by the man's resolve. [[http://i.imgur.com/CLjOFpD.jpg Scene]]<br />
:*The night of the Starlight Ball arrives, only to find that Siha is escorted by another man for the night. Giving some words of encouragement, Jancis manages to persuade Zachary to at least dance with the lady of his affection and be honest with her.<br />
::*Despite other fine garments available for the occasion made available a shops closer to the ball than before, the gladiator still wears the items Jancis purchased before much to her surprise.<br />
::*Later in the evening, Zachary gives Jancis a rest from hosting and they friends dance together. The conjurer fails in an opportunity to help the man have the dance he actually sought, even preparing to sing a song in particular for the occasion.<br />
*Thought dead, the swordsman returns from the nether at Berry's bonding ceremony. Shocked that he has returned, wounded with a broken arm, she insists he go visit with his friends as she uses her dress to bandage up his wounds, in turquoise. The man ends up leaving with a promise to return for everyone including her. [[http://i.imgur.com/exSbQE8.jpg Scene]]<br />
*At Red Wing's fundraising, Jancis takes on extra work for the gil to donate to their coffers. With Jana's help, she wins the bid on Zachary despite all of the taunters. He insists on taking her out and talking.<br />
:*Agreeing to meet up at the Bismarck, they enjoy dinner and get to know one another a bit more. Travelling a bit, they finally end up talking and Jancis realizes the burden the man has taken on and how important his family is. She vows to help him return home with his family he came for years ago.<br />
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====Other Acquaintances & Old Friends====<br />
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• [[Aaron Frostheart]] - Swordsman. Jancis met at the Grindstone particular when the man tried to refuse aid to his wounds. The two continue to meet up at random times and she tries to talk to the otherwise quiet and conflicted man. Hugged her after returning his sword in a surprise display. "Champion Frostblood" "Sir Frostblood"<br><br />
• [[Aerostein Epitaph]] - Elegant model at the Pumpkin Cafe. Alveo refused to speak to someone 'without clothes on'. Has vivid memory. "Master Aerostein"<br><br />
♦ [[Aiouxdaux Beaumont]] - Elegant elezen man that can host a feral sinister grin. Friend of Lady Staelufre and participated in the End of Winter Games. Took great delight in utterly exploding an ice sculpture of late and beloved First Mate Dhemgeim. Close to J'azhar and a skilled healer assisting with after effects from the Red Lotus and helping Jancis with toxin tolerance. "Lord Aiouxdaux"<br><br />
• [[Alexander Gomez]] - Free Paladin from Ul'dah. Following in his father's footsteps. Met on pilgrimage to Halone. Kind. "Sir Alexander"<br><br />
• [[Alexaria Whiteraven]] - Blue-haired highlander lady. Burlesque dancer which the most amazing stories. Gave Jancis a massage that made her doze off.[[http://i.imgur.com/C2hyHq2.jpg Scene]] "Lady Whiteraven"<br><br />
• [[Alexei Volkov]] - Met when Cici was collared, painted a symbol with his blood on the wall of the Drybone Inn. Alchemist/Medic - Healed Oscric after collar event. Name not known, only face.<br><br />
• [[Angora Khilo]] - Lady and caster of the Phoenix Rose. Fought side-by-side in one of the cold ruins in Coerthas looking for Dravian metal with Jaques. Jancis spoke at the funeral for her friends, Lyria and Ser'ai. Wears a mask for battle. "Lady Angora"<br><br />
• [[Arielia Ryella]] - Vain elezen woman seen with Eva and at pilgrimage. Talks of herself as "the huntress". Name unknown.<br><br />
• [[Arrelaine Fashonti]] - Part of the Martial Branch for the Harbingers. Performed at the pilgrimage to Menphina. "Lady Arrelaine" <br><br />
♦ [[Arthurioux Lisieux]] - Coral Sea. Frail elezen. "Master Athurioux"<br><br />
• [[Askier Mergrey]] - Seen when removing Osric's collar. Crazy man from the grenade and blown up warehouse in Moraby Bay. Name unknown.<br><br />
• [[Asmodean Gaidin]] - Axeman Jancis met at Llymlaen's pilgrimage, then he spoke at Oschon's and stayed reciting lore and books at Camp Bronze Lake. Quiet humble man who is duty-focused. "Sir Gaidin"<br><br />
♠ [[Augustine Frost]] - Chaotic Warrior of the Coral Sea. Companion of Threed. Led the slavery troupe to find Chuch's mother. Believed dead. "Frost"<br><br />
• [[Barbarccia Valadis]] - Former Harbinger. Woman of business and tactics. <br><br />
• [[Bizaza Biza]] - Mage of the Coral Sea. Writes books about voidsent. "Lady Biza"<br><br />
• [[Bravaden Warder]] - Retired Soldier from the Maelstrom. Part of the Coral Sea. Noticed Jancis and Syl as victims of Memeli's love prank. Friend of Syl; tracked parts of items for Meli's condition with the ghost that cursed her. "Lord Bravaden"<br><br />
♠ [[Brianna Dunham]] - Fighter. Met as Overseer at Grindstone. Gruff. Moved in with armored lancer Matthrian Gothmyr. "Lady Bri" <br><br />
• [[Brynhilde Wulf]] - Fighter and leader of the Aeons. Friend of Sir Vashir. Met when tracking the woman through Coerthas then on a crazy chase back through Eorzea to the Goblet. Enjoyed cake with at Coralhaus. Met up with escorted by Captain Dogberry at Berry's bonding ceremony. "Lady Wulf"<br><br />
• [[C'kayah Polaali]] - Man of the Underground. Helped Jancis get sonmus for L'aenoh's addiction. Devote follower of Menphina. A shadow knight. "Sir C'kayah"<br><br />
• [[Caleb Agron]] - Agent. Seen around the Grindstone and always glares at Berrod. Has a kind smile that he shoots at Jancis. Attended his bonding to Berrod. [[http://i.imgur.com/0gNb1kR.png Portrait]] "Lord Caleb"<br><br />
• [[Carina Lir]] - Mate of Ilwe'ran. Polite curious lady of natural clan mindset. Great cook. Met at Menphina pilgrimage. Studying with conjurers; innate magic talent. "Lady Carina"<br><br />
• [[Castus Allard]] - Loud bolisterous man. Husband to Xenedra. "Lord Castus"<br><br />
♦ [[Certia Soteru]] - Quiet chef in Coral. Loves to cook for others; very shy and reserved. [[http://i.imgur.com/RqFWczJ.jpg Picnic]] "Lady Certia" <br><br />
• [[Chuta Allfriend]] - Elderly bard who performed at the pilgrimage for Nald'thal, Nophica, Halone, Menphina, and Thaliak.<br><br />
• [[Ciceroix Pellicier]] - Elezen from up North. "Master Pellicier"<br><br />
• [[Ciel Sauveterre]] - Bard who performed at the pilgrimage for Nophica, Halone, Menphina, Thaliak, and Nymeia. Delivered Oscare's song to Jancis. Has a beautiful voice. Part of the Solioquy. "Lady Ciel"[[http://i.imgur.com/LC3Q8F6.jpg Image]]<br><br />
• [[Coraliza Velia]] - Bard who performed at the pilgrimage for Nophica. <br><br />
• [[Delial Grimsong]] - Unknown assailant. Attacked Jancis at Moraby Bay. Met at Osric's bonding receiption; enjoyed light bubbly wine. <br><br />
• [[Devereau Beauregard]] - Acquaintance from Ul'dah. Visited at pilgrimages and has a grand house. Loves shades of lavender. "Lord Devereau"<br><br />
• [[Dren Ghonne]] - Quiet unsure man that follows Memeli and Virara around. <br><br />
♦ [[Ehla Selhah]] - Coral Sea. Arcanist. Widow. Met in house with Sigurd. Got injured looking for children for Derrick Darke on her leg; blamed Jancis for it. Was the strong figure dealing with the fact that Gwendoline had taken over Jancis. Shows a lot of tender care to Reginald. Quick to be a happy-go-lucky drunk. "Lady Ehla"<br><br />
• [[Erik Mynhier]] - Paladin and 'boss' in the Red Wings. Priest of Halone. Took Cici through the Sworn Trials. Gave opening and blessings at the pilgrimage for Halone. "Sir Mynhier"<br><br />
• [[Estellise Levesque]]:&nbsp;A generous herbalist and kind-hearted conjurer, Jancis met Estellise after watching a dare-drinking contest. The elezen is a compassionate soul that Jancis loves to listen to and hopes to learn more about the landscape with. "Lady Estellise" "Estellise".<br><br />
• [[Eva Zelorius]] - Priestess who performed a parable at the pilgrimage for Nophica and Nymeia.<br><br />
• [[Evangeline Primrose]] - Citizen of Ul'dah. Hears about from Cici time to time.<br><br />
♦ [[Faezbhar Rysswilf]] - Healer in Coral Sea. Boisterous and funny. Helped on the trip to find a aether-friendly fungus up in Coerthas. "Master Rysswilf"<br><br />
• [[Faye Covington]] - Saint of the Harbingers. Learned more about healing and body/mind wounds under her branch. Beloved of Val. "Lady Covington"<br><br />
• [[Febriel De'drine]] - Known from previous FC. Never spoke. Recognized by face only.<br><br />
♦ [[Finnia Aurifort ]] - Arcanist in Coral Sea. One of the company's best healers. Has a glass eye. Had a dream 'image' of her mother. "Lady Finnia"<br><br />
♠ [[Fio Arasgain]] - Met at Grindstone. Beautiful Face. Arrow Joke. He assists Cici with dangerous mission that Jancis is appreciative for. Owes dinner. Jancis is very confused after Fio's behavior to another miqo'te she does not know the name of, particular when she tried to move in and support Fio against the creepy man. Deceased "Fio"<br><br />
• [[Garryson Shipkeeper]] - Spoke at the pilgrimage to Nald'thal. Large group of friends. "Lord Garryson"<br><br />
♦ [[G'lahs Tia]] - Sailor in the Coral Sea. Does a lot of manufacturing and trading. "Master G'lahs"<br><br />
• [[Gharen Wolfsong]] - Met at Grindstone with Hornet. Was fiance of Hornet. Older brother of Roen. "Sir Wolfsong"<br><br />
♦ [[Giselle Friloux]] - Archer in the Coral Sea.<br><br />
♦ [[Guillaume Rigolant]] - Former Coral Sea. Warrior with questionable mental capacity. Blunt and crude. Very nice to Jancis. Does not take care of wounds or bathe regularly. Gave her a yellow stone (that he stole from Annie). [[http://i.imgur.com/89Yfzzr.jpg Guil and Jancis together at home.]]"Sir Rigolant"<br><br />
• [[Gus Pumpkinweed]] - Cafe Properitier.No Name.<br><br />
♣ [[Gwendoline]] - Voidsent succubus that has marked Jancis. Hops from host to host. Plaguing the Coral Sea with marking others and caught up with a cult that killed people for their aether.<br><br />
• [[Ha'uruh Nunh]] - Friend of Sir Castille. Fighter at Grindstone. Refuses proper healing. "Sir Howl"<br><br />
♦ [[Harper Brightwind]] - Arcanist in Coral Sea. Obsessed with carbuncles. "Lady Brightwind"<br><br />
♣ [[Hnaba Jinjahl]] - Former Coral Sea. Deranged mage that kidnapped L'aenoh and nearly killed him. Only tells lies. Will not say name. Slain by L'aenoh for crimes. Deceased.<br><br />
♦ [[I'tsu Fhuz]] - Lady of the Coral Sea. Part of the slave setup for Chuch's mother. Wears a lot of pink. Speaks well and is a powerful healer. Assisted in saving Memeli from the Phoenix. "Lady I'tsu"<br><br />
♦ [[Ikuri Aratani]] - Archer in the Coral Sea. Has odd eating habits. [[http://i.imgur.com/Ojh2AHg.jpg Dinner in his quarters]] "Lord Ikuri" <br><br />
• [[J'maaira Tuhl]] - Harbinger and part of the Martial Branch. Met while trying to help with Lynx.<br><br />
♦ [[J'nangho Jhimei]] - Fortune Teller in the Coral Sea. Noticed odd behavior at Leanne's party from Oscare. "Lady J'nangho"<br><br />
• [[J'azhar Tia]] - Close friend of Sir Vashir. Met at a dinner with the Phoenix Rose by invitation with Vaughn and Jaques and continues to help with the rehabilitation of slaves. Competed in the End of Winter Games where his sneeze blew away an ice sculpture of Kan-E-Senna [[http://i.imgur.com/Y2SnCu5.jpg Scene]]. Warm compassionate man that can blush easily. Speaks of the culture of his tribe and food happily. Suggested a book store to Jancis (Eagle & Quill, Lady Deitrala, Mist 3rd Ward 10th House). Helped with Memeli's Riddle debacle where Jancis learned how important his tribe and name is. [[http://i.imgur.com/3yruteZ.jpg Scene]] "Lord J'azhar"<br><br />
♦ [[Jajara Jara]] - Coral. Part of slave setup for Chuch's mother. Protective over. "Lady Jajara"<br><br />
• [[Jaques Guillaume]] - Tall elezen who guarded the pilgrimage. Kind face towards Lord Vaughn. Met up with at random weddings and was given a tour of the Phoenix Rose training hall. Man helps liberate and rehabilitate slaves found within the Jewel. Went to Coerthas with to gather supplies and injured shoulder in Keep ruins. Aged Rumor ''"Guarded at one of her pilgrimages. Overfond of titles. Don't know much about her."'' "Lord Jaques"<br><br />
• [[Jhur Banecruth]] - Quiet fighter in Coral. Has a habit of widdling wood into figurines. The two talk time-to-time, Jancis finding his shy and quiet nature something humorous and easy to relate to. Has a wooden squirrel made by the man after their talk when they first met. Deceased [[http://i.imgur.com/wR7b53K.jpg Jancis and Jhur]]<br><br />
• [[John Waterstrike]] - Arcanist. Jancis met off and on at her volunteering at the Grindstone. Has the ability to see visions and travel into another's mind with his touch. Very shy and reserved becasue of it. Assisted in healing Chachanji's team after recovering Gogenji. "Master John"<br><br />
♦ [[Jubal Satele]] - Lancer in the Coral Sea. Lost his parents and is tracking their murder. Quiet, kind, collected man. "Sir Jubal" <br><br />
• [[Kage Kiryuu]] - Fighter. Close to Ilwe'ran. "Sir Kage"<br><br />
• [[Kahn'a Ohditra]] - Archer. Met on zombie invasion of Ul'dah. Capable fighter that fended off zombies that came at her. "Sir Kahn'a"<br><br />
• [[Kanaria Galanodel]] - Lady of the Dauntless. Bonded to Osric Melkire. "Lady Kanaria"<br><br />
• [[Kaylie Epocan]] - A swordswoman formerly Coral Sea, Jancis met along with others particularly when the miqo'te was furious at Alveo. Noticing her quick remarks and defensive mannerism as well as the tender and soft-spoken attachment Kaylie has to the other members of the company, Jancis has taken a liking to the woman. She's always polite to her and tries to say "Kaylie" to her face (otherwise she's "Lady Kaylie").<br><br />
• [[Kayllen Stormbringer]] - Agent. Attended his wedding to Sojiana. Knightly figure in blue armor. <br><br />
• [[Kestlona Guhtgeiswyn]] - Redwing, seen on pilgrimages. Has a little chocobo. "Lady Kestlona"<br><br />
• [[Kiht Jakkya]] - Matron of Keepers in the Twelveswood. Met at the eclipse miqo'te event for Z'enath. Close to Roen. Met up with briefly at Thaliak's stone talking about the burdens of leadership and letting go of past pains.[[http://i.imgur.com/90nWzFa.jpg Scene]] "Matron Kiht"<br><br />
• [[Koporo Aporo]] - Spoke at Althyk Ceremony. "Sir Aporo" <br><br />
• [[L'vi Lyrre]] - Former Coral Sea. Knows Sylas. Use to be in a cult. "Lady Lyrre"<br><br />
• [['Lynx']] - Lady that helps guard the pilgrimages for Althyk and Halone. Goes by the name "Lynx". Very mysterious but generous. Has foreign aether the woman refuses to remove. Was briefly in the care of Jancis from the Harbingers, but left when ideals clashed and did not contact the conjurer back. Can play the piano [[http://i.imgur.com/Mp7m4XV.jpg Scene]]<br><br />
♦ [[Leilani Leilai]] - Member of the Coral Sea with a bright and happy nature. Great cook. Might be related to a certain Goblin King. Held a pie swap event where Jancis got paired up with Ja'ren. Shared Wish Cake and other special blessing treats for her nameday celebration. [[http://i.imgur.com/iFZoxU4.jpg Scene]] "Lady Leilai"<br><br />
• [[Lidhja Zhwan]] - Miqo'te that knows R'lexia and Finecia. Green hair. "Lady Lidhja"<br><br />
• [[Lilithium Rinannis]] - Hyur lady and mother. Spoke at the pilgrimage to Menphina. "Lady Lilithium"<br><br />
• [[Locke Fairwind]] - Harbinger in the Support Branch; has guarded many of the pilgrimages since Halone. Calls Jancis 'Silly Milly' and teases her about following him around. Always falls for his taunts. Has special red glasses from a close friend. "Lord Locke"<br><br />
• [[Lorentz Rivers]] - Swordsman from Ul'dah. Has a small place in the Goblet. Met Jancis while she was doing the canary ruse promotion to find Caen. Very kind and showed interest in Jancis, discouraged after Shinjo approached. "Lorentz" "Sir Rivers"<br><br />
• [[Loronus Deatro]] - Bartender. Friend of Reginald. Met at the induction ceremony. Invited to his bonding ceremony. Knows X'kohu."Lord Loronus"<br><br />
• [[Lottie Forsaidh]] - Bard and Agent. Performed at the Thaliak pilgrimage. Friend of Nathan and Oscare. Wants to have a picnic together.<br><br />
♦ [[Lurial Vashir]] - Kin of Tiergan. "Lady Lurial"<br><br />
• [[Makyn Loneseeker]] - Swordsman. Met during the tour of Upper La Noscea and at the Grindstone. Walked home with injuries to the Kinship Hall [[http://i.imgur.com/Cg51BMY.jpg Scene]]. Ended up walking to the inn in Gridania after the Bacchus Shots Competition. [[http://i.imgur.com/jFrLRPj.jpg Scene]] "Sir Makyn"<br><br />
• [[Matthrian Gothmyr]] - Lancer. Seen at the Grindstone. Connected to Brianna. Healed nasty chest wounds from axe cleave.<br><br />
• [[Melfice Vainchelon]] - Known only by name and former company association. Unknown that he was the assailant that nearly slew her in La Noscea outside of Mist. "Master Melfice"<br><br />
• [[Menelwen Veara]] Scout master. Fought along side with Captain Dogberry on some of his primal control crusades. "Lady Menelwen"<br><br />
• [[Mikh'a Korofi]] - Leader and healer of the Dauntless. Jancis met the man formally while he assisted to guard the pilgrimage to Thaliak's stone. Likes cookies a lot. Very thoughtful and sweet look. Likes books and compliments Jancis' eloquent nature. "Sir Mikh'a"<br><br />
• [[Mimiko Miyuki]] - Bard. Known from former company. S'honji's sister. Warm and friendly, but easy to scare. "Lady Mimiko"<br><br />
♦ [[Montresoix Baudelaire]] - Coral Sea. Elderly elezen gentleman. "Lord Baudelaire"<br><br />
• [[Mylene Wharf]] - Limsa local. Known through random encounter Alveo set up. Polite shy woman. Name not remembered.<br><br />
♠ [[Natalie Mcbeef]] - Late colleague of Cici. Takes a lot of damage at the Grindstone. Sassy and speaks freely. Met in person in Limsa. Had run in with at a warehouse in Moraby Bay where an assault occured under her command leading to the destruction of the building and her own death. "Lady Mcbeef"<br><br />
♠ [[Niklas Gran]] - Deceased Knight. Dressed corpse for burial.<br><br />
♦ [[Nixa Shaana]] - Fighter in Coral Sea. <br><br />
♦ [[Nonika Noki]] - Fighter in Coral Sea. Smarter than average lalafel and not easily drawn by snacks. "Lady Nonika"<br><br />
• [[O'jirho Tia]] - Harbinger, Martial Branch. Met at Nymeia's pilgrimage, where he was disappointed how peaceful it was. Blind. "Sir O'jirho"<br><br />
♦ [[P'kohta Tia]] - Tribal Seeker and fist figher. Hates clothing. Helpful and listens. "Lord P'kohta"<br><br />
♦ [[Pflaume Wein]] - Lady of Coral Sea. Goes by the nickname "Plum". Loves anything purple.<br><br />
♦ [[Popolan Lililan]] - Daggerman of Coral Sea. Mischievious and quiet. Likes snacks. Name unknown. <br><br />
♦ [[Popomi Pomi]] - Memeli's younger sister. Shy and quiet, very reserved compared. Gets pushed into doing things by Memeli. <br><br />
♦ [[Q'nagali Yehn]] - Fist Fighter in Coral Sea. Helped saved L'aenoh. Friend of Guil. Former tribal miqo'te. Promised to go cliff climbing with. "Lady Naga"<br><br />
♦ [[Quentin Roseaux]] - Coral Sea. Tall elezen man with a opo.<br><br />
• [[Raging Behemoth]] - Sir Evan's mentor and trainer. Took him in for his debt with Gridania. Strong tall older man full of pride and wisdom. Jancis met at the Coliseum while Zachary was missing in the void. [[http://jancisstuff.tumblr.com/post/115966805928/bulletin-meeting-raging-behemoth-and-reflecting Post]][[http://i.imgur.com/BFM4ed0.jpg Scene]] "Master Behemoth"<br><br />
♦ [[R'ostam Tia]] - Quiet Seeker of Coral. Enjoys books about ships and the ocean. <br><br />
♦ [[R'sass Thras]] - Lancer of Coral. <br><br />
• [[R'tashana Hhaig]] - Protege of Vaughn. Pilgrim at Althyk. Name unknown.<br><br />
• [[Raik Samil]] - Champion of the Grindstone. Leanne's friend. [[http://i.imgur.com/8CXYQpP.jpg Raik at Grindstone]] "Champion Raik"<br><br />
• [[Raisan Arcmantle]] - Saint of the Harbingers that handles the bar night and entertainment as well as crafting. "Raisan"<br><br />
• [[Rhea Zaheela]] - Business woman in the Goblet. Met briefly at Meli Day talking about her associates and house damages. "Lady Rhea"<br><br />
♦ [[Rinhilda Stonebreaker]] - Colleague of Coral Sea. Straight forward and asks questions. Dressed by Otto Vann once, "Shipbreaker" "Lady Rinhilda"<br><br />
• [[Roysia Stone]] - Bounty hunter in Ul'dah. Was close to Leanne, causing the bard a lot of pain. No name spoken.<br><br />
• [[Rurutekki Okoktekki]] - Lalafel in the Coral Sea. Met on Story Night, clung to Jancis' leg while she made him a snack and got him a place to sleep. "Rory"<br><br />
• [[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh]] - Former Saint of Harbingers. Acquaintance rogue. "Sir S'honji"<br><br />
• [[S'imba Tia]] - Seen around Quicksand frequently. Part of the group that confronted Tausen with Fabala. Name unknown.<br><br />
♦ [[Sairen Collier]] - Lady of Coral Sea. Made a pie for Leilai.<br><br />
♦ [[Sasasori Kokosori]] - Coral Sea. Brother of Jajara. <br><br />
♦ [[Sasha Rochester]] - Researcher of Coral Sea. "Lady Sasha" <br><br />
• [[Shas Tarry]] - Sultansworn. Older wiser woman. "Lady Tarry"<br><br />
♦ [[Shinjo Dawnedge]] - Knight in Coral. Older wiser man that will quote books and other scripture which Jancis is very impressed by. Hates being called Lord. Very strict in the conduct he allows himself. Entrusted a portrait to Jancis of the Sultana. "Sir Shinjo" <br><br />
• [[Siha Xinkei]] - Keeper that is Erik's 'sister'. Dauntless. Zachary's interest based from Erik's words. Met at the eclipse event for miqo'tes. "Lady Siha"<br><br />
♦ [[Sounsyy Mirke]] - Coral. Stoic fighter. Met at Nald'thal pilgrimage. <br><br />
♠ [[Solis Claritas]] - Swordsman. Friend of Aaron. Met and danced with Jancis a couple times at the Starlight Ball. Name means "Bright Sun". "Sol"<br><br />
♦ [[Stefan Delumiere]] - Swordsman of the Coral Sea. Led the quest to find Chuch's mother. "Sir Stefan"<br><br />
• [[Suiren Waterflower]] - Rambunctious lady met on pilgrimage. Has a habit of hugging and giggling. "Lady Oka" <br><br />
• [[Sylas Peregrine]] - Swordsman met at Coral Sea. Strong confident and level-headed highlander who is a close friend of Tausen. Has a habit for eating bugs or trying bizarre pleasure techniques. "Sir Sylas"<br><br />
• [[Syrress Detilderan]] - Healer and lady of the Phoenix Rose. Pulled the lightning crystal shards out of Jancis' shoulder after being wounded while assisting Jaques. Continue to meet off and on. "Lady Syrress"<br><br />
• [[T'ahl Tia]] - Shy man with tabir pet. Met at Nald'thal pilgrimage. Dressed up like a woman for Saint's Wake. "Lord T'ahl"<br><br />
♣ [[Telos]] - Mysterious 'man' that is tied to Teld're and Faolan. Little is known about him beyond the point he can only be reached in dreams.<br><br />
• [[Teld're Eska'aldren]] - A curious man of arcane power that has interesting mood swings. Very vain about his appearance. Fixed his ear during a scuffle outside of the Agent's headquarters. Connected by a link to Staelufre and Faolan. Knows a mysterious man named 'Talos'. Knows a lot about metals and their properties, magical and non.<br><br />
♠ [[Thaarus Vithala]] - Highly educated elezen met via the Coral Sea. Nothing whack about it. Deceased <br><br />
♠ [[Threed Crowley]] - Kindly and giving healer of the Coral Sea. Companion of Frost. Knows a lot about tea and birds. Gets upset easily. Deceased<br><br />
• [[Titor Jaraba]] - Doctor. Associated with the Red Wings. Met with Jezune's wounds. Weak ill man.<br><br />
♠ [[Tsubasa Ryunosuke]] - Midlander in the Coral Sea. Worked for Otto Vann. Deceased<br><br />
♦ [[Una'sae Viqqoh]] - Reserved Keeper of Coral Sea. Studies under Harper. Loves food. "Lord Una'sae" <br><br />
♦ [[Una Poki]] - Lady of Coral Sea.<br><br />
• [[Vaerimont Lectoroix]] - Harbinger. Acquaintance with from pilgrimage guarding and Ladies Day. Name unknown. <br><br />
♣ [[Valenor Ashmoon]] - Recruiting officer of Coral Sea. Old, confusing, and a womanizer. "Lord Valenor"<br><br />
♦ [[Valentinoix Thibault]] - Quiet man in the Coral Sea. Helped deal with cultists in the Twelveswood with Jancis. [[http://i.imgur.com/3yruteZ.jpg Scene]] Good hearing and wise. "Master Thibault"<br><br />
• [[Valirelia Ferox]] - Good-hearted swordswoman and adventurer. Connection from knowing Lady Tasa and other former Harbingers. "Lady Ferox" <br><br />
• [[Vallois Villeneuve]] - Guard mercenary employed with the Agents. "Lord Vallois"<br><br />
• [[Verad Bellveil]] - Peculiar elezen. Shot someone with a bow at the Grindstone. Sells questionable goods. Met at the trial for Hawk over Tane's murder; shared nuts. "Master Bellveil"<br><br />
♦ [[Vilsewaen Steinhoh]] - Odd older miqo'te grown up in roegadyn tradition. Comes by Still Shore with advice time to time.<br><br />
• [[Whran'a Mhakaracca]] - Nervous pilgrim at Althyk. Name unknown.<br><br />
• [[Warren Castille]] - Free Paladin of Ul'dah. Champion of the Grindstone. Was the love of Cici. Humble and grateful. Usually found in a state of disrepair. Frostbite problem after searching through Coerthas alone. Poor standing after having a change of heart. "Sir Castille"<br><br />
• [[Wyra Panipahr]] - Twin sister of Torora. Never apart. "Lady Wyra and Torora"<br><br />
♦ [[Xidh'a Zhorali]] - Coral. Arcanist. Got wounded looking for children for Derrick Darke. Name unknown <br><br />
♦ [[Y'rhen Tia]] - Coral. Quiet Keeper that follows Memeli around and pays for things. <br><br />
• [[Yangh Linh]] - Free-roaming Keeper. Priestess. Strong accent. Met at Grindstone with Lady Leanne. Name unknown.<br><br />
♦ [[Zaius Rhal'seer]] - Fighter berserker in Coral Sea. Very close to Sir Vashir. Met the man the first time being outbid for Tiergan on an auction for a hefty fee. Refused healing from and likes to fight. [[http://i.imgur.com/xtES6qa.jpg Zaius in Goblet]] "Sir Zaius"<br><br />
♦ [[Zhen Malraj]] - Lady of the Coral Sea. Very shy and hides her face. Loves muffins. "Lady Zhen"<br><br />
♠ [[Zularti Vensar]] - Figurehead of Harbingers. Jancis use to serve for him. Childish crazy manner. Believed to be cursed. Deceased<br><br />
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==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Rumors''</div>==<br />
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[[File:Jancis by Gharen.png|400px|right]]<br />
====NPC Rumors====<br />
::*(Gridania local only) "I use to see her around running errands and cleaning. Real quiet and kept to herself."<br />
::*"A real talent with conjuring. Didn't she only join a few years ago? Doesn't look the type to have a tutor."<br />
::*"I saw her running about with a child's toy. I think it was hers."<br />
::*(La Noscea area) "She comes 'round th' farm 'n checks in with everyone. Got 'er Cherries on. Pleasant."<br />
::*"I see her out by th' cliffside, all throwin' 'er rocks and lots of wicked stuff. Always bloody trainin' after 'er shift. Then she just sits there!"<br />
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====PC Rumors====<br />
::*"The best thing that's happened to me. I'll do my best to keep her strong." - [[Oscare Iono]]<br />
::*"My friends kept telling me that I had to meet her, and now that I have I can tell why! She's fun and sweet; I hope she comes around the Quick Sand more often!" - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
::*"Haven't seen that babyface guy around her lately. Too bad I'm otherwise engaged. The nice ones are always a lot of fun." - [[Augustine Frost]]<br />
::*"Jancis? Returned a letter to her once and she has some amazing talent when it comes to cooking! Send the lovely girl my regards." - [[Xydane Vale]]<br />
::*"My dear friend Jancis, she is like a sister to me. Would that I had more time to spend with her..." - [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
::*"Ah! The pretty woman who hosted the pilgrimage. Yes, she seems a kind sort. Definitely someone worth knowing." - [[Vaughn Antain]]<br />
::*"She fixed my arm up, didn't deserve it but she did. . . I owe her. She and Otto watch out for me a lot." - [[Aaron Frostheart]] <br />
::*"There's no one kinder, or more welcoming. I imagine her friends hold her close and dear." - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
::*"There's nothing I can tell you about her that you haven't heard thousands of times before. She -is- kind, the very picture of generosity. There's definitely a special place for her in the Heavens when her time comes...but, well, I think something from her past is haunting her. Something we have in common..." - [[Zachary Evans]]<br />
::*"Miss Milburga is a very kind woman, I noticed it the first time I saw her. I regret not getting to know her better in the past. If she needs me, she has but to ask." - [[Lan Darklyn]] <br />
::*"At a celebration full of Moon-keepers and Sun-seekers, that Hyur woman appeared out of nowhere. She was as friendly as she was mysterious. I would not mind meeting her again one dusk." -[[Kiht Jakkya]]<br />
::*"She was very friendly and very helpful, even, prior to the pilgrimage of Halone! I wonder if I'll ever meet her again so as to get to know her more..." - [[Alexander Gomez]]<br />
::*"Beautiful, charming and from what I hear, quite influential. I do admire her in that fashion; she would make a good servant leader, should she so choose." - [[Berrod Armstrong]] <br />
::*"Solkeim, to mean the Blessed Violet. Gentle and adoring, so soft beneath within the canopy of the woodlands. She is graceful and elegant, as all flowers are. Yet she is blessed. Gifted. By the Twelve, she hales against any storm weathered and any grievance given. There is strength within such a rare flower that can grow against contention. She is one of them." - [[Staelufre Lysmerl]]<br />
::*"Milly's prolly one'f th'kindest girls I know. Idunno how else t'describe 'er. She's all proper an' stuff, too--always offerin' t'help me learn things what I ain' learned an' all that. F'there was anyone in this world good things should be happenin' to, s'her." - [[Val Nunh]]<br />
::*"She recently stepped up to assist us in an endeavor at the Rose and in the process was injured. However she gave no complaint and stayed until the task was completed. I have nothing but respect for her." - [[Jaques Guillaume]]<br />
::*''Brightens up instantly at the mention of her name.'' "Ah! Yes. Lady Jancis is.. Beautiful and kind. And very generous with her time, skills and knowledge. I hope she is taking care of herself and that she'll ask if she every needs -anything.-" - [[Ojune Wajune]]<br />
::*"Should Lady Jancis need help, she only has to ask, for her grace is a rare one. The kind worth protecting." - [[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]<br />
::*"Gentle woman of faith, and surely one of the sweetest people one could ever meet. I am ever grateful for her presence and the light she brings." - [[Ciel Wulfe]]<br />
::*"Outta all th' folkses in Coralhaus, I think she's th' one that gets me th' most. If'n I have a pro'lem, I know I can always go ta Ms. Jancis fer halp. 'n I know I'd do th' same fer her." - [[Chachanji Gegenji]]<br />
::*"There is a gentle soul behind those eyes when they look into you. She has in her the greatest capacity for good I have ever seen. With strong ties to the Twelve, she does not allow it to rule her. She places the well being of all before herself. Truly remarkable." - [[Erik Mynhier]]<br />
::*"As true a friend as I've ever had. Not that I've had many." - [[Iskierka Stormspeaker]]<br />
::*"... She calls me Lady. No one calls me Lady. And when she turns away from me, I feel nostalgic... Why, I wonder?" [[Virara Wakuwa]]<br />
::*"I have only encountered her a few times, but each time I was met with kindness and generosity. Most recently she helped a woman she did not even know and tended to her as one would a close friend. I suspect she is a rare breed of unselfishness and humility that is too lacking in this world." - [[Roen Deneith]]<br />
::*"Mayhap were I to host some sort of party, I might ask of that raven-haired girl. A friend of Roen's, I think...? Whatever was her name? Excellent taste in drink, regardless. Most excellent." - [[Delial Grimsong]]<br />
::*"Miss Jancis, now well I've only met her twice, once in a shots competition and another when she had indirectly bought me. Let's see, she seems like quite the kind and understanding person, manifested when I tried to cut the jargon out of whatever the seven hells I was saying but she tried to understand anyway. Also she strikes me as a helpful person or at least very knowledgeable. I do hope she gets her money's worth out of me." - [[Kurt Steel]]<br />
::*"The Priestess. She offers healing services to those in need and occasionally goes above and beyond in her assistance. She is altruistic and prepares delicious treats to those who assist her. " - [['Lynx'|Lynx]]<br />
::*"Jancis is one of the kindest, sweetest women I've ever had the pleasure to know. But it feels like there are times where she doesn't see her own worth, or the fact she's not a tool to be used, but a person with hopes and dreams. I hope I can help her see these things, in time." [[Zachary Evans]]<br />
::*"Jan is always give love. She is happy with other people. She want them be safe and happy. It is very many feeling she give to other. She take care other people. But...who take care of Jan?" - [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
::*"Jancis... A kind-hearted woman who can bring the side one might think long dead back to the surface. Also respectful and caring even to those she has only just met, Eorzea would be a far better place if the lot of us could follow her example. - [[Asmodean Gaidin]]<br />
::*"She is that Hyur woman who oft appears like a spirit sent by the Twelve to show me that this land and its people are not so bad." -[[Kiht Jakkya]] <br />
::*"While I might deny it to her face, she helped me through many of my troubles. I should think it is my turn to return the favor in any way that I can." - [[Franz Renatus]]<br />
::*"Lady Jancis! She's so pretty always, plus, she knows all 'bout th'Twelve! You think she had lunch wiv'em too? That's alot o'lunches!" - [[Caen Jabari]]<br />
::*"Lady Jancis? There's so much I could say. She is truly a shining light in Eorzea, a beacon of hope for the lost, and those who've gone astray. I respect and admire her greatly, and urge any who've not had the pleasure of making her aquaintance to do so!"-[[Syrress Detilderan]]<br />
::*"Ain't got proper words fer it, but there's somethin' ta her. Quiet, attentive woman like her doesn't wind up servin' as a subtle pillar ta so many without harborin' somethin' different inside. Foolish as I think it, there ain't any denyin' it." - [[Barengar Armsbreaker]]<br />
::*"Forgiveness doesn't come easily to me, which is why I think I owe her such a debt. I've given her hundreds of thousands in gil and literally taken an arrow for her, and still feel this way... Honestly, it's beginning to bother me." - [[Jana Ridah]]<br />
::*"She is unique, in her grace. That she is patient with even me… Woe betide anyone that seeks to take advantage of her gentle heart." - [[Edda Eglantine]]<br />
::*"I've seen that man following after her recently. That mercenary. He'd better watch his hands if he wants to keep them. I'll not let her be hurt again." - [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
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==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Background''</div>==<br />
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Jancis Milburga was born as Lleuedwyn Fishcot, daughter of a middle-class merchant family. The Fishcots were known for their ability to export fish and were a successful travelling merchants. Misfortune came upon them on a trade route in the northern part of the Twelveswood; their caravan was overrun by scouting soldiers looking for monks from Ala Mhigo.<br />
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The Rest of the family murdered in the heretic hunt, the toddler Lleuedwyn was left to die in the woods. The soldiers had not been far off, refugees from Ala Mhigo as supporters of the monks escaped before persecution had been near the caravan. Coming to salvage what was left, they found Lleuedwyn and kept her as an asset to survive. Hiding out in the dawn of war, they found a secluded cavern deep in the Shroud protected by the Elements and the Woodswrath because they were caring for a child of the woods.<br />
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The highlanders were known as "Guardian" and "Shaman Milburga". Lleuedwyn was referred to strictly as "Child" and taught basics of survival, given books, and even taken into close villages with a mask and large clothing. She was mostly secluded from interacting with others and learned most of what she knew in the world from books or overhearing her two "protectors". As she grew into adolescence Shaman Milburga began to teach the child how to feel and understand the elements; partly to continue their protected place in the woods but also as a means for the girl to take care of herself later on in life.<br />
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From one of the many books Jancis picked out her own name and became more restless with the lack of interaction that she had so often read about. Over time she became more aware of her situation, the fate of her parents, and a limited recollection that she was an orphan. She became more adventurous and gathered items from her 'secret outings'. Caught on several outings, Guardian decided their time was up in the seclusion and the war had left more refugees around Gridania.<br />
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Giving her some supplies, Jancis was left out on the road with instructions to find the city and appeal to the generosity of the Conjurer's Guild. For about five years she worked for room and board while studying the art of conjuring and is now at the point to explore the world and build her future.<br><br />
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==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Connections / Achievements''</div>==<br />
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*<b>Daily Routine and Company Connections</b><br />
:*Jancis is a private in the Maelstrom, working as a medic. Her primary role is to travel around the island and assist the local settled pirates and families with ailments and other basic needs. She will typically be talked into helping out with manual labor chores.<br />
:*Outside of working, she will practice her conjury and meditation on the sea cliffs of the Mist or another quiet area where she is travelling.<br />
:*Sits around the Admiral's Waterspire and waits. [[http://i.imgur.com/xU0wlGJ.gif Collage]]<br />
:*A former member of the Harbingers of Dawn.<br />
:*Healer and member of The Coral Sea. [[http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/623462/module_gallery/original/2212791.jpg Medical Gathering]]<br />
*'''Odd Jobs'''<br />
:*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=4919 Grindstone]]: Works some nights as a healer for the competitors. [[http://i.imgur.com/lb6q6Jr.png Scene]]<br />
:*Assisting [[Daghbheri Himalspyr|Captain Dogberry]] and company with Primal threats. [[http://i.imgur.com/rCXlBfp.jpg Shiva]] [[http://i.imgur.com/vJ59RA2.jpg Ramuh]] [[http://i.imgur.com/dk3Uz8v.jpg Titan]]<br />
:*Jancis has basic cooking skills and specializes in skillet/campfire. She avoids baking after a traumatic experience and deceit that made L'aenoh swear off baked goods.<br />
:*While studying with the Conjurer's Guild in Gridania, Jancis paid for her studies by working the kitchen at the inn, cleaning dishes and taking out food.<br />
:*Presses flowers into books and makes potpourri and paper with them. Usually binds the paper into books and journals.<br />
:*Basic botany and alchemy for items like extracts, tinctures, teas, and blood-specific plasma like antitoxins.<br />
*<b>Pilgrimages</b>: Making trips across Eorzea to become closer to the Twelve and the values they represent.<br />
:*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8727 Nald'thal Event at Thal's Respite.]]<br />
:*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9047 Nophica Event in Gridania.]]<br />
:*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9574 Althyk Event in South Shroud]]<br />
:*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9784 Halone Event in Coerthas]]<br />
:*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10325 Menphina Event in Coerthas]]<br />
:*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10840 Thaliak Event in Mor Dhona]]<br />
:*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=11339 Nymeia Event in Lower La Noscea]]<br />
:*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=11808 Llymlaen Event in Upper Limsa]]<br />
:*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=12526 Oschon Event in Upper La Noscea]]<br />
:*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=12984 Byregot Event in South Shroud]]<br />
*'''The Coral Sea'''<br />
:*Adventures in the Coral Sea<br />
::*''That Dashing Derrick Drake'': Promised compensation for help, the company gets the run around, then runs around, for a tricky tiresome man.<br />
:::*Meeting the Maelstrom officer to help find lost cargo, the group is led through dodo bird fields and then fights off the Saraghin for... nothing.<br />
:::*A ill-fated hired job with Derrick Drake to "find candy" turns out into a trap of voidsent looking for lost people. Many are wounded including [[Ehla Selhah]]'s leg, L'aenoh's wounds, and [[Xidh'a Zhorali]]'s ribs and head. A horrible trick before All Hallow's end. [[http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/623462/module_gallery/original/2134214.jpg Scene]]<br />
::*''Sound of the Siren'': Finding part of a Siren's harp, the company is wrapped up into a fighting off the sea's tempered and loses one of its own in the victory.<br />
:::*[[http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/623462/module_gallery/original/2209531.jpg Trial for Sigurd]] [[http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/623462/module_gallery/original/2188784.jpg Dhemgeim's Funeral]]<br />
:*Social Affairs:<br />
::*[[http://i.imgur.com/OK2Q5lU.jpg Farewell to Winter Games]] With Snowball Fight, Sled Race, and Ice Sculpture Destruction<br />
::*[[http://i.imgur.com/jHgxe79.jpg Meli Day]] With colorful half robes, Cake Eating Contest, Flower Arranging, and Memeli's Speech.<br />
::*Story Telling Nights<br />
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*'''Harbingers of Dawn'''<br />
:*Still green to the social requirements and ideas of the world, Jancis leaves the Conjurer's Guild and Gridania to test out her dreams and study more under the roof of the Harbingers.<br />
::*During the time with them, she finds solace and guidance from the Saints there, following all of them despite her place in the Support Branch.<br />
:*Taking it upon herself to understand more of the strained relationship of those in the Harbingers, Jancis came to be a specific support to the Primarch himself. <br />
::*Freed from his curse, Jancis was a part of the battle to save the Primarch and take down the Leviathan. In the aftermath Jancis has built up new confidence in herself, found an ally with Lady Tasa.<br />
::*In the continued recovery of the Primarch, Jancis has a new admiration for the arcanist arts and a drive to study their techniques.<br />
:*Academy: After Professor Rurujua assisted the Harbinger's leader and offered to teach the group lessons, the conjurer has become very interested in learning more about aether in general.<br />
:*Failing to uphold her duties in watching the infirmary and succumbing to pressures of more responsibilities, Jancis steps down and resigns.<br />
::*Continuing relationships the conjurer will visit them off and on, finding sanctum in their walls and feels a subtle amount of connection and support to the ones wearing the sun banner.<br />
::*Visits randomly during their [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7364 Tavern night]] and gives gratitude to their guard work on pilgrimage.<br />
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*'''Belongings'''<br />
:* ''Spade'': A small blackened iron garden spade. The item itself has a curious handle that's not a design for digging tool. The spade was originally a dagger which was held by Jancis' captain in case her and Ja'ren's possession by the powerful voidsent, Gwendoline, became permament and the company failed to save them. Throwing the dagger to the sand, Jancis retrieved it and brought it to a close friend, Sir Gegenji, who melted down the metal and reforged it into something more fitting. The original hilt was reused.<br />
:* ''Herb Satchel'': A small cloth bag, no bigger than Jancis' palm. It is tied with a bow faded in color and filled with sweet smelling roots. Embroidered with an initial "M" on the front, the satchel is plain otherwise. Given to her by Lady Edda; a goodluck charm the lady made when she was young. "A small herb satchel made by her brother for her 16th nameday, with Edda's middle initial sewn on it. Worthless, but high sentimental value." [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=11185&pid=178165#pid178165 Source]]<br />
:* ''Flower Scroll'': Parchment with a simple arcanima spell, with instructions written for novice casters or those unfamiliar to arcanima. When cast, it would create an image of a beautiful field of flowers, according to the season and month. The scroll itself is hand-drawn with care, to ensure that the spell would be usable for repeated uses.<br />
:* ''Red Scarf'': A regular-sized square scarf of shimmering red silk which no other decoration to it. The silk it is made of, however, has fire aether within it from a very delicate process of some of the adapted creatures among the crystals around the land and picking up the elemental aspect. The scarf itself always gives off a subtle warmth.<br />
:* ''Wooden Fawn''" A fairly large wooden carving, about the length of her forearm, depicts a gentle and observant fawn from the Twelveswood. The wood itself has been scented with oils to have an aroma of violets.<br />
:* ''Red Lotus Stone'': Kept wrapped in handkerchief, a small crimson gemstone, flat and palm-sized with the symbol of a Crane is somehow carved within it. The gem has subtle aether trace that connects this stone to its many others and a device called "The Lotus".<br />
:* ''Feather Hair Clip'': A silver hair clip adorned with a aquamarine gem and the feathers of a rare bird found on La Noscea. A gift from Oscare, who found the bird and got some of its magnificent feathers, had the clip made for her as an apology gift and a token for the Starlight Ball.<br />
:* ''Birch Squirrel'': This squirrel seems to be perched on part of a log, one of the common animals of the Shroud she grew up. The carving has a very organic feel where knots and twists in the wood were used in the design.<br />
:* ''Rosewood Crane'': A small hand-sized crane carved from a rich rosewood. The bird has been polished many times and has very simple deeply-scored details of wings to give it a glossy and smooth appearance.<br />
:* ''Cushioned Rug Bed'': A leather and fleece rug built with extra padding in it. A gift from Otto that he made personal when she continued to refuse one of the beds he had crafted. The man delivered the rug himself. While most of her furniture belongings were made by Otto, this one is by far the most endearing.<br />
:* ''Lapis Ring'': A simple silver ring with a small lapis lazuli set. The blue stone in this ring once belonged to the mask Jancis would wear while travelling. Promising her first love to not wear the mask anymore by giving it to him, the mask was shattered and all that remained was the stone. Later on, it was set to be her engagement ring. The item is kept on a chain now instead.<br />
:* ''Painting'': A hand-painted map of Eorzea done in more artistic brush strokes than one for locating and serious use. In particular on this painting are key points highlighted: the city states and everywhere of note that pertained to what Z'enath and Jancis knew of together at the time.<br />
:* ''Seashell Charm Bracelet'': A small scalloped-shaped silver charm had the engraving "L.F." upon it. The bracelet itself was also silver and meant for a toddler's wrist. The item was given to Jancis' first love and lost somewhere, possibly in the snowy mountains of Coerthas.<br />
:* ''Map of the Black Shroud'': Now just disassembled pieces of paper from the amount of times it's been folded and re-folded, this old map is outdated and written over, erased, and written over again. A random assortment of 'landmarks' and notes are on it to determine where Jancis was raised.<br />
:* ''Coverless Book'': Her favorite book, the binding is worn out and it's carefully kept in a handkerchief to keep from losing pages. It's where she chose her name from and inspired her to fight for freedom which brought her to where she is today. It's basically based off of The Renegades of Pern if she references it with dragons and nomads and discovering what life could be.<br />
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==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Snapshots''</div>==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:ByregotPilgrimage.jpg|Pilgrimage for Byregot<br />
File:1434318729 ffxiv 06142015 174827.png|Pilgrimage for Oschon<br />
File:LlymlaenEvent.jpeg|Pilgrimage for Llymlaen<br />
File:Nymeia Pilgrimage.jpg|Pilgrimage for Nymeia<br />
File:Thaliak Celebration.jpg|Pilgrimage for Thaliak<br />
File:Ffxiv 02212015 171102.png| Pilgrimage for Menphina<br />
File:O4WJR0D.jpg|Pilgrimage for Halone<br />
File:BPCgezI.jpg|Pilgrimage for Althyk<br />
File:Ffxiv 11222014 163832.jpg|Pilgrimage of Nophica<br />
File:6j59QnW.jpg|Pilgrimage for Nald'thal<br />
File:646X9rb.png|Dreaming of Memeli Meli<br />
File:YCKTHx8.png|All Saint's Wake Party as "Edda & Avere"<br />
File:Ffxiv_08242014_002642.jpg|Working at the Grindstone<br />
File:Ffxiv 08302014 014234.png|Enjoying the Faire<br />
File:Ffxiv_09222014_013248.jpg|Jancis sleeping in her room<br />
File:ZPFD0Es.jpg|Jancis' Induction to the Coral Sea<br />
File:Ffxiv_07202014_003629.jpg|Jancis helping with the capture of the would-be assassins in Ul'dah.<br />
File:Ffxiv_09132014_001235.jpg|In Limsa with the Sultansworn.<br />
File:JcHayxN.jpg|Having cupcakes at the Still Shore.<br />
File:Ffxiv 07252014 211250.jpg|Working with Coral.<br />
File:Ffxiv_06282014_045026.jpg|Drinking Contest with Coral Sea.<br />
File:Solhai_limsa_1.png|Jancis outside of the Wench.<br />
File:Ffxiv 10232014 205832.png|Behemoth costume for HoD Masquerade<br />
File:Starlight Jancis.png|Starlight Ball<br />
File:Jmsaucer.jpg|In Golden Saucer<br />
File:Ffxiv 11222014 211534.jpg|In Gridania<br />
File:Ffxiv 09132014 134708.jpg|In Limsa<br />
File:Ffxiv 12072014 184750.jpg|In La Noscea<br />
File:Ffxiv 12142014 131419.jpg|In Limsa<br />
File:Ffxiv 02212015 204241.png|In Coerthas<br />
File:Jancis Thaliak.png|In Mor Dhona at Rathefrost<br />
File:Jancis Milly Red.jpg|As Milly Red<br />
File:Jancis April.png|In La Noscea<br />
File:Jmilburgaupperlimsa.png|In Upper Limsa<br />
File:Milburga.png|Stone Vigil<br />
File:JancisandMemelionMeliDay.jpg|Gridania on Meli Day<br />
File:JancisOschon.png|In Upper La Noscea<br />
File:JancisCanaryCostume.jpg|The Canary Costume<br />
File:JancisByregotStone.png|In South Shroud<br />
</gallery><br />
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==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Misc Fun Stuff''</div>==<br />
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[[File:JancisTripleTriad.png|right]]<br />
*[[http://jancisstuff.tumblr.com/ Reference Blog]]<br />
*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9074&pid=130966#pid130966 Magic the Gathering Card from Coatleque]]<br />
*[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gmMdQll3E7o Theme Song for Jancis from Dhemgeim]] [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=6521 Portrait by Dhemgeim shown above.]]<br />
:*♪The way that you love dear, the fate of the world you leave behind ♪ A way to the future, making a moment built to last ♪ You want to love, well now's your chance ♪ "To me, Jancis is someone full of opposites. She is strong, and gentle. She is withdrawn, but extroverted. There is so much honesty within her, but she's mysterious in her quiet nature. The clearest thing I've ever seen about Jancis is how she loves. She loves everyone, good and bad, because they are people and to her that is the most important of all the things. Jancis is someone who wears her heart on her sleeve, and is strong enough not to let it get broken by the world. The slow but up-beat tune of this song suits her to me. I love the way it goes up and down, because I feel Jancis must have had a lot of hardships in her life. But overall, this song is full of hope."<br />
*[[https://youtu.be/_hW-MHssUd8 Theme Song for Jancis from Edda]] [[https://youtu.be/xGLEfIvLe7E Music for Jancis from Edda]]<br />
*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5451 Commission by Tiergan]]<br />
*[[http://www.beagonzalez.com/index.php Commission by Bea Gonzalez]]<br />
*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9742&pid=139046#pid139046 Tarot Card by Rhea Zaheela as Temperance]]<br />
*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8413&pid=147179#pid147179 Pixel Jancis by Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa]]<br />
*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10162&pid=160492#pid160492 Bust of Jancis by Edda Eglantine]]<br />
*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10590 "Charcoal" RP drawing by Gharen Wolfsong]]<br />
*[[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=12856 Doodle by Sasha Rochester]]<br />
*Triple Triad Card by Gharen Wolfsong<br />
*Doodle by Memeli Meli<br />
*[[http://tohoru-12.deviantart.com/art/Commission-Chibi-Jancis-538467796 Chibi doll gift commission from Ilwe'ran Hlaiwa by Tohoru-12]]<br />
*RPC Post References:<br />
:* [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10601&pid=159194#pid159194 "Crushes"]]<br />
:* [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10669&pid=187988#pid187988 Gif from Leanne]]<br />
:* [[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10360&page=16 Gif Relationships?]]</div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Gharen_Wolfsong&diff=115765Gharen Wolfsong2015-08-26T20:09:36Z<p>Coatleque: /* PC rumors: */ Rumor Added</p>
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| name = <div style="padding:10px; background:#0f0e1c;font-size:30px;color:#c8c8c8;font-family: Old English Text MT; text-shadow: 3px 3px 3px #4494b9, 8px 8px 8px #81c8d1;">Gharen Wolfsong</div><br />
| image = Gharen_by_Tiergan.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 350<br />
| caption = The Wolf<br />
| title = "There is no honor without sacrifice, no courage without discipline, no peace without war."<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigan Refugee<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Height<br />
| stat_1_value = 6 fulms 5 ilms<br />
| stat_2 = Weight<br />
| stat_2_value = 250 ponz<br />
| stat_3 = Age<br />
| stat_3_value = 25<br />
| stat_4 = Patron Deity<br />
| stat_4_value = Halone, the fury<br />
| stat_5 = Namesday<br />
| stat_5_value = 8th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon, <br />
| stat_6 = Place of Birth<br />
| stat_6_value = Ala Mhigo<br />
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''One of the last remaining heirs to a nearly extinguished Ala Mhigan Noble bloodline, Gharen is at first glance a warrior who has seen more than his fair share of battles. He is a quiet and serious individual that smiles only very rarely, with a tall and powerful frame earned through years of hard labor and living off the land. He is prone to quiet isolation and as such is not very good at socializing with others, especially women. He is ever the consummate lone wolf, never quite fitting in and alone even when in the middle of a crowd.''<br />
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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.<br />
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''"Wolf"'': A name used to refer to him by [[Qaeli Varily]].<br />
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''"Lobo"'': A name used to refer to him by [[Sila Neve]].<br />
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'''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.<br />
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'''Eyes:''' His eyes are a piercing hazel color; those with a high natural empathy will see a deep seated self hatred/sadness/Loneliness reflected in his eyes. Conversely, when angry or enraged which does not occur often they take on the feral look of his namesake animal and reflect a dark side lying within the young man that is kept under lock and key.<br />
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'''Body:''' Years of hard labor, living in the wilds, and training with any fighting style he can has earned him a well chiseled body of muscle and strength. Something that he makes sure to cover as much as possible, due to the fact that the majority of his back, chest, arms, legs, and abdomen are covered in deep scars and burns. Remnants of his abuse at the hands of his guardian Ortolf Frostheart, these are a source of intense shame and are one of the things that regularly fuel his bouts of depression. They are also something that few people, if any, have ever seen and one of the primary reasons he avoids living in towns or cities.<br />
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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.<br />
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'''Demeanor:''' Gharen is quiet and somber, and generally doesn't deal well with others whether it just be simple etiquette or conversation, it is extremely rare for him to smile, even more so is the individual that can regularly coax one out of him. His stance and motion belie someone versed in multiple forms of combat.<br />
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'''Personality:''' (Social setting) Gharen is prone to self isolation, and when in a group of socializing individuals tends to sit off the side and just listen hoping to be ignored simply trying to blend in the background and disappear.<br />
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(Combat) In combat Gharen finds some measure of respite, while still quiet, he becomes focused and his mind does not wander down the dark paths that plague him and lead to him brooding.<br />
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'''Flaws:''' Above all else he believes that his life is of little to no worth and that no one will mourn or notice it's passing, he also sees himself as horribly disfigured by the scars that adorn much his body, and as a result, will be alone for the remainder of his days. These two conditions lead him to be more willing than most to put others before himself to his own detriment, or in an extreme case, to throw his own life away, as death in the defense of others in his mind, might in some small way add value to a life that has none.<br />
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'''Intelligence:''' Gharen is not stupid by any means, unfortunately after the age of five he did not receive a formal education, most of what he knows was self taught. Reading, writing, basic fighting forms. Etc.<br />
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'''Religious Views:''' Before the occupation of Ala Mhigo he belonged to a devout family that fervently believed in the twelve, and paid their respects Halone, the Fury and Azeyma, the Warden. Some time after, during his time in Little Ala Mhigo while in the hands of his abusive guardian he had lost his faith in the divine. Believing that any higher being that would not listen to the prayers of an abused child, or intervene in some way was not worth worshiping. After eight cycles of traveling Eorzea, he returned to Ul'Dah, Several events that have occurred over the past cycle have slowly rekindled his faith as he has openly admitted that perhaps Halone put him on his path, and Azeyma may have led him back to the place he was needed most.<br />
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'''Romance:''' Years of physical and mental abuse coupled with isolation have left Gharen with a deeply held belief that he is horribly disfigured and unworthy of any woman's interest, any romantic feelings he may have for someone will be locked away and not be openly expressed due to this. Things like physical touch have become psychologically associated with pain, doing so will cause him to jump slightly and become visibly uncomfortable, more intimate contact will only exacerbate this. When talking to a woman he will be Polite, professional and courteous but become uncomfortable should topics shift to him and his past, when hard pressed with intimate questions he will become extremely ashamed and embarrassed of himself.<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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'''Strengths:''' Believing that the each known martial style of combat form a wheel, and every style is but a single spoke in that wheel, obtaining even a fundamental understanding of these various methods of combat offer insight and adaptability to whatever weapon focus is used and or faced. The weapon master is able given a wider range of options in order to think outside of the box in the heat of battle and enhancing overall survivability potential for victory by using unconventional tactics in order to keep opponents guessing, and off balance.<br />
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'''Weaknesses:''' The path of becoming a weapon master runs the danger being a Jack of all trades and master of none, leaving oneself open to defeat at the hands of a more specialized opponent. Garnering the fundamentals, then specific specialization, builds a stronger foundation that can be built upon as time goes by.<br />
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'''Pain Tolerance:''' Due to the years of physical abuse at the hands of his guardian Gharen has learned how to control pain he may feel. This is not to say he does not feel pain, he simply knows how to not acknowledge it, and fight through it.<br />
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''"Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured."'' -Mark Twain<br />
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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. <br />
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This aspect of Gharen's personality when under control will influence his actions often in ways he does not even notice, a growl when angry or annoyed. When he is pushed to the brink physically and or mentally further influence is exerted, a dark uncharacteristic smile while issuing a threat of bodily harm or a willingness to bite when bound. When the Wolf takes control it perceives individuals on the basis of whether or not they pose a threat. <br />
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When Threats are perceived there is an attempt to dispatch them as quickly as possible going straight for the throat in an attempt to crush or tear it out. The Wolf has been known to use bladed and blunt objects to hamstring and bludgeon opponents but it does not have access to the martial prowess that Gharen's conscious self has attained, but it can remember and shares a dislike or hatred of individuals that have caused them harm.<br />
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Recent events have left Gharen with a severely diminished capability to keep the wolf in check due to severe physical and mental torture.<br />
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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;">Family</span></div> ==<br />
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'''Gregor Wolfsong:''' ''(Father)'' A blacksmith by trade, Gregor originated from one of the outlying villages in the mountainous northern regions of Ala Mhigan territory there was a warrior and hunter, On one of his trips into Ala Mhigo he met Aline, courted her, and eventually the two married. It was after this he took up blacksmithing in order to provide for his beginning family. He never lost his pride in his heritage though, and would tell the stories of the Wolfsong clan that he grew up with to his son. Gregor was killed when the Garlean empire took control Ala Mhigo 20 years ago. Gharen carries with him the vivid memory of killing his father, despite being told, and knowing the contrary that it did not actually occur, does little to remove the pain of an act he never committed.<br />
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'''Aline Wolfsong:''' ''(Mother)'' Born Aline Windmark to a noble family of Ala Mhigo, at the age of sixteen she was sent to live in hiding with relatives as one of their daughters in order to safeguard her when in his madness, King Theodorac began targeting many of the influential noble families for removal whom he believed conspired to depose him and lay claim his throne. It was during this time, while posing as a weaver in her relatives shop in merchants alley she met Gregor Wolfsong. Aline was killed when the Garlean empire took control Ala Mhigo 20 years ago her identity having been betrayed by [[Delial Grimsong]]. Gharen carries with him the vivid memory of killing his mother, despite being told, and knowing the contrary that it did not actually occur, does little to remove the pain of an act he never committed.<br />
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'''[[Roen Deneith|Kayle Wolfsong]]:''' ''(Sister)'' Slightly older than one year of age when the Garlean empire occupied Ala Mhigo, Until recently, she was presumed dead, when in reality she was taken, and raised by a Garlean family as their own daughter. The Siblings were re-united some moons ago when the truth of their blood line was revealed to them.<br />
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'''Eloisa Windmark:''' ''(Grandmother)'' A tall and proud woman, with fiery red hair and grey eyes, and gifted conjuror whose nobility seemed to exude from her every pore. Her somewhat lighter complexion spoke of mixed birth, her father a highlander and her mother a midlander. Due to Eloisa's active involvement with the Resistance and the overall outspoken and influential stance of the Windmark's, King Theodoric meant to eradicate her family, as he, in his madness, was targeting many of the influential noble families for removal. Eloisa had suspected this threat to her family years prior, and had sent Aline away to hide her from the mad king's suspicious eye with distant relatives, the Falcondales. There Aline worked as a weaver when she met a local blacksmith and hunter, Gregor Wolfsong and fell in love.<br />
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'''Silent Glacier:''' The local smith in a small village that lied on the border between Mor Dhona and Thanalan. A stubborn old Roe who refused to speak common, It was from him that Gharen learned smithing, mining, and to understand and speak some of the Hellsguard tongue, Glacier was the closest thing to a father figure Gharen had since his family was killed. It is unknown if Silent Glacier and his family still live as the village was razed during the calamity.<br />
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= <span style="font-family: Eorzean script;">Brynhilde Wulf</span></div> =<br />
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"Miss Brynhilde, what could I say about the woman that her that her very presence does not already say for itself? Hers is a visage that I when I first saw her when I was young was both striking and easy to remember, at the time, I simply thought it was because of her beauty. Cycles later, I believe I might truly understand why this was, she exudes an aura of nobility, an inner strength perhaps, the kind that inspires common men to march into the hells themselves. I oft look forward to the times we speak or the few times we have met in training, for they are far too few and fleeting in nature."<br />
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"I have told her of the nightmares, things that I have kept even from Roen lest she worry, and in her way, she remained gracious of my admission. Many nights she has haunted my nightmares, killed before me by the Wolf and I powerless to stop it. She has shared with me a further glimpses into her past, her family, an act of trust no doubt, one that I understand and that I intend to uphold. The more I know of her, the more feel as though I have only touched upon the full depth of her character, and the more I wish to know."<br />
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"I must remind myself that despite what I may think of my situation and how dark those paths may seem to be Miss Brynhilde's words always seem to provide a guiding light. It was not even a moon ago I was contemplating leaving Eorzea entirely. I had convinced myself that I had nothing any longer, walking away and returning to solitude seemed to be the only good idea left. And then I talked to her and she bade that I find Roen, I had somehow lost sight that family, kin, country, is what's important. So, I shall attempt to locate my sister, despite the fact that a part of myself still thinks the worst. I will say this about her, lucky is the man to have her eye."<br />
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= <span style="font-family: Eorzean script;">Coatleque Crofte</span></div> =<br />
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"I feel that though Miss Crofte and I have walked very different paths in life, sections of the road have been all too similar, we all have scars, some are simply easier to see than others. She is honorable, and capable, I have no doubt she has reached her station if not out of sheer determination and commitment to crawl out of the pitfalls Nymeia has placed before her. Like many of those that reside within the walls of Ul'dah, I get the impression she is a woman accustomed to wearing masks, hiding who she is, or was, I cannot say which. But the strength that has gotten her to this point shows through, along with a sense of self doubt perhaps as if she second guesses herself when it matters most."<br />
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"Loyal to Ul'dah, and the Sultana, I have found her to be pragmatic almost to a fault, relying on what she sees before her rather than trusting her instincts. I fear this may come back to bite her one day, and I simply hope the consequences are negligible if it does. Her current situation places her amidst the heart of a pit of vipers, a place I would not wish one such as herself to be in, I believe she has the fortitude to handle it, but I fear those in question would keep her squarely under their thumb long after this is done. Regardless, when Roen required help Miss Crofte did everything she could to ensure her freedom, it is because of this act should she require someone to march into that pit and pull her from it I will do so, and gladly."<br />
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"I've spoken with her recently, and she seems well enough, despite the news that she might not permitted to enter Lominsan lands again, I must admit to enjoying the time I get to speak with her when one crisis or another does not seem to to have everyone rushing about trying to put out proverbial fires, though at the same time I always feel as though I am intruding upon her time or wasting it outright, I shall meet with her and Delial at the Carline Canopy soon, tomorrow I'll pass into the eastern shroud before turning west and making way for Gridania itself."<br />
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= <span style="font-family: Eorzean script;">Delial Grimsong</span></div> =<br />
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"It would seem that Delial Grimsong is set to be a continuing point of contention in my life, I have sworn to kill her, sworn that I would not, been accused of forgiving her, and been accused of harboring feelings for the woman. By all rights and purposes I should despise her and wish her dead as so many of my kin do, but I do not. Do I forgive her? No. She is the one responsible for the deaths of my father and mother, for taking my sister, she, when things are boiled down to the bare facts, is the core reason for the ills I have endured in this life, and for that I should want retribution. And for a time, I did. And then, two things occurred, I needed to recover from the beast that Raelisanne Banurein attempted to turn me into, and Roen had been taken, captured and tortured by a slaver, and Delial was able to help find her."<br />
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"I had to choose, to hate or to heal? Revenge or family? Do I let something gain a foothold within me that I still have nightmares about? I still remember it killing everyone around me that I love, false memories, lies created in order to goad the wolf and invoke its wrath. The choice was clear, and has not always been easy to reconcile, but many do not see it that way. Justice will come for her one day, and it will not be mine, this much I have told her, I have even said that I will not stand in it's way when it does, when that happened I did not wish to see her harmed."<br />
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"Often I feel that others do not take the time to understand that which I say or my point of view, this has led to the varying accusations that I have previously mentioned. Mayhaps I am wrong, and it has taken moons, but when I look upon Delial I see someone that is perhaps angry at the world both for what it made her, and what it expects her to be and rather than fight it she accepts it as truth and moves on, I think beneath it all though there is someone she wishes she could have been or wants to be, I have told others that I must set my anger aside, to truly beat what Banurein wished for me to become, the world calls her Kinslayer and Witch, I shall call her friend and ally, they see a woman deserving of death, I see a woman that perhaps wishes for a second chance. I shall give her the benefit of the doubt, she has earned that much."<br />
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= <span style="font-family: Eorzean script;">Evangeline Primrose</span></div> =<br />
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"What does it take to commit yourself to making the lives of those around you who have so little to begin with better? Miss Primrose possesses both faith, and passion, perhaps not within that of the twelve, but for her own ability to effect the changes around her she wishes to see happen. Her biggest obstacle I think, may in turn be the very selfsame qualities I mentioned previously, that very faith and passion give her an unshakable confidence in her abilities. And once her mind is set, her course is difficult to sway as I have found in recent arguments with her. Through our training I have attempted to temper her more, extreme tendencies, such as her ire for Miss Crofte, which could exist for several reasons, I have also attempted to broaden her worldview, some lessons were likely taken more to heart than others, but she is a quick study, and has changed for the better I believe."<br />
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"I have seen the good she has done for the refugees, and just on her own, teaching the children how to read, bringing families what food she can muster. These small acts of kindness may not seem like much now or in the grand scheme of things, but they will have an effect she likely has not yet foreseen, these people will remember her, and if she is able to expand her reach in a way that truly helps the people, well, even the mightiest of rivers have humble beginnings."<br />
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= <span style="font-family: Eorzean script;">Jajara Jara</span></div> =<br />
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"Blessed by Byregot are the hands of my friend Jajara Jara. And blessed was I to have met her so early on after my return to Thanalan, such a kind and pure soul burns within her, that of which is rarely seen in the world these suns. I draw her now as I picture her upon our next meeting, displeased look upon me for not having written more often to ensure her that all was well, much as a mother might chastise their child for doing the very same, all while worrying that they are not eating well enough. It is people such as her that I believe deserve happiness the most in this world, giving so much of herself for others, and yet asking for and receiving so little, or often, nothing at all in return."<br />
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"Despite her kindness, I sense she possesses a certain strength, one that sleeps within her, perhaps it truly is Byregot's blessing indeed. She is often the subject of my nightmares, false memories of a darker side goaded into destroying those that I love the most while I look on, helpless. I wish nothing but happiness for her in this life, and woe to any that might try and truly dim such a gentle light. I should seek to see her again soon."<br />
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= <span style="font-family: Eorzean script;">Natalie Mcbeef</span></div> =<br />
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"What good might I say about Natalie McBeef? I have heard her called many things, usually nothing nice, but I feel it isn't always right to speak ill of the dead. It is true, the woman seemed to work hard at stepping upon as many toes as she could. Her actions, carried out with the best of intentions, ultimately damned her. I wish I'd been able to meet her earlier in life, to have perhaps nudged her trajectory toward a better path, but the spinner did not intend such a chance encounter.<br />
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"What then? What good might I say of Natalie McBeef? I would say that she held potential, that however misguided, she adhered to her beliefs until the very end, and despite the missteps, always acted in what she believed was for the greater good. I hope that future Sultansworn and Free Paladins may learn from her mistakes so as not to repeat them, but also honor that which gave her such potential."<br />
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= <span style="font-family: Eorzean script;">Obsidian Hornet</span></div> =<br />
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"I suppose it was foolish of me to think that a first love would be one that withstood the test of time. A part of me understands why she wished for me to go experience life, the other, still wonders what I did wrong, and what could I have improved or made better, Its list is one that grows each time the questions are asked, and reads like a litany of accusations, tearing at my very worth. As I suppose it should, I was never worthy of her attentions to begin with, and mayhaps she simply realized such."<br />
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"I still dream of the day she first left moons ago, sometimes, it is the touching goodbye of lovers parting ways. Other times, it is the nightmare that Raelisanne Banurein wanted me to remember, and in so many ways this one is the worst of them, Hornet knows me better than anyone, every wound, every insecurity, she knows what little I see within myself. I have experienced little in this world that can leave you feeling as hollowed on the inside as having the woman you love tear you down and affirm every horrible thought you could have about oneself."<br />
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"Regardless of dreams, or thoughts that would seek only to tear at ones soul and leave you empty, Hornet holds a place within my heart that is all her own."<br />
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= <span style="font-family: Eorzean script;">Osric Melkire</span></div> =<br />
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"Sergeant Osric Melkire, it is almost as if the gods threw a coin upon his nameday to decide what kind of man he would become. In flight, each god influenced that coin so that it might land how they wished it, but instead of landing upon one side, or the other, it landed upon its edge. And thus qualities of each were given to him, scoundrel, miscreant, and survivor, yet honorable, loyal, and trustworthy to name but just a few."<br />
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"The sergeant reminds me of some of the other refugee children of my youth when we arrived in Ul'dah so many cycles ago, the ones that adapted, thrived upon the streets as if it were their personal playground, and for a time, it might have been. One by one the city took them, their luck having finally run out. It would seem that the Sergeant's luck held true and he carved a life for himself, blessed by the coin that landed upon it's edge. I hear he is to be bonded soon, may the good Sergeant find peace and not always be forced to walk the line between the light and the dark, gambling that his luck will continue to hold."<br />
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= <span style="font-family: Eorzean script;">Qaeli Varily</span></div> =<br />
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"As much of a sister as one possibly could be without being related by blood. Qaeli and I have fought the things nightmares are made of side by side, blood spilled in an effort to ensure each others survival warrants the distinction of family and she was such when believed I had none. He skill in combat is not to be questioned and while she may put forth a tough exterior I suspect there are still sides to her I have not seen. I have not seen her in moons now as she is prone to suddenly leaving, and then returning later just as quickly as the winds change. Regardless I hope she is well and that I might see her again soon."<br />
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= <span style="font-family: Eorzean script;">Rivienne Delacroux</span></div> =<br />
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"She calls herself a snake in the grass and I cannot doubt her words on this, I would say she is a daughter of the black shroud possessing a dangerous grace and beauty that one should not dare take lightly. The first time we met, I believe that we both expected a fight waiting for the other to strike, I am certain it would have been vicious had that fight occurred. I expect that I have not seen the last of her."<br />
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= <span style="font-family: Eorzean script;">Roen Deneith</span></div> =<br />
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"How is one supposed to view family? I have struggled with this over the last cycle continually, because I spent so long without any I would suppose. When she was taken, I was prepared to move heaven an earth to find her. As of late, I cannot help but wonder if I have managed to take that bond of family and destroyed it. Others have said that such bonds are not so easily broken by an argument such as the one we had. I reached out to her not caring that she was in love with a pirate and heard nothing in return. Did I drive her away? Did I take too long to try and make amends? My mind goes to dark places when I ask myself these questions. And though others have assured me that this is not the case, there is a part of me that doubts, and still manages to take hold."<br />
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"I heard from Miss Crofte that Roen has been imprisoned, I really do not know how to react, she has assured me that Roen would not come to harm and I trust her word. I do not like it, but I must trust that Roen would be safe while Nero's operations can be dismantled, and he is arrested for his crimes. In how many ways though have I managed to fail her? Or Delial and Coatleque for that matter? Too many to count I would imagine."<br />
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"Three suns, that is what I was asked to wait, and Roen would send word, after five suns I resumed looking for her. I have spoken with Miss Crofte and Grimsong, neither have seen or heard anything. My search of Thanalan has been exhaustive and it would seem it has begun to take it's toll upon me. Sleep has been nearly impossible as of late, and when it is, the nightmares make it an exercise in futility. I will make my way to Gridania soon, by way of the eastern shroud, hopefully locating Roen's friend, Miss Jakkya along the way, while I don't hold much hope of finding her within the shroud itself, I am hoping the forest will calm my mind as it ever has in the past before I meet with Coatleque and Delial in hopes of mediating the issues between the two women, I suspect the public meeting to be bloodless, and hopefully cooler heads will prevail."<br />
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= <span style="font-family: Eorzean script;">U'roh Tia</span></div> =<br />
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::*"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!"<br />
::*"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?"<br />
::*"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."<br />
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::*He comes in here from time to time for supplies, I'd swear those eyes of his look right through you, so much sadness in them...<br />
::*I watched him put himself between a bunch of syndicate thugs and their mark. He can take a hit for sure, he walked away from the fight but I don't think he ever bothered to see a healer.<br />
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===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>Rare rumors:</div>===<br />
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::*"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."<br />
::*"Yeah I remember tha' one. ol' Frostheart beat th' boy almost te death, more'n once I tell ye'."<br />
::*"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."<br />
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===<div style='background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px; color: #c8c8c8; font-family: century gothic; '>PC rumors:</div>===<br />
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::*"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]]<br />
::*"He and I have had our differences of late. But blood is still blood. I am sure it will see us through."- [[Roen Deneith]]<br />
::*"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]]<br />
::*"Unless you are here to tell me where he is, my unfortunate friend, then I suggest you move along. Swiftly." - [[Delial Grimsong]]<br />
::*"Rarely is a truer, purer heart found in this sordid world of ours. His is a light I would see live and flourish, and if I must ensure that through the means of the blade, I shall." - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br />
::*"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]]<br />
::*"Wolfsong is a whirlwind. If he's comin' your way, get out o' his or else bolt y'self down, 'cause there's no stoppin' him." - [[Osric Melkire]]<br />
::* "Met him once with Delail, scared me, promised myself I would never meet him again. Now I can't get rid of this feeling I need to apologize to him face-to-face for my part in his and Roen's suffering. Hells, do I really have a death wish?" - [[ Askier Mergrey]]<br />
::* "I hope he is finally convinced of my true motivations, of my loyalty. He is the family of a dear friend, and I will treat him as such." - [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
::* "A quiet one but he's just as capable of kicking yourrr arrrse with any weapon he chooses. Damn glad he's on my side." - [[ U'roh Tia ]]<br />
::* "Everyone acts like the man is some sort of Berserker, but he's always been quite reasonable to me. Twelve knows he has enough reasons to lash out at me, but he never has." - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]<br />
::* "I trust Master Wolfsong with my life, and would not hesitate to help him shoulder his burdens. If only he would allow others to do so." - [[Evangeline Primrose]]<br />
::* "I've only spoken to him a few times in passing, he seems like a good, solid man. Those scars tell enough of a story for me not to ask." - [[Berrod Armstrong]]<br />
::* "Oooh... rugged... handsome... and he's Roen's brother, right? He seems quite the man! I've only seen him a couple of times, but I really hope he comes back!" - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
::*''Rare Rumor'': "Ah swear his face be made 'o gr̃anite. At least me hand tells me so." - [[Coatleque Crofte|Out-of-place Drunk]]<br />
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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;">History</span></div> ==<br />
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'''1552-1557 Ala Mhigo'''<br />
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Born in Ala Mhigo, 1552, amidst the politcal upheaval of Ala Mhigo and the reign of King Theodorac, Gharen was raised by his working class family who despite the king’s decree continued to secretly worship Halone, and Azeyma. The family managed to survive this tumultuous time only to be torn apart when the Garlean Empire occupied the city. Though casualties of the occupation were few Gharen's father and mother were among them, his sister, at only a year and a half old at the time is also believed to have been killed. <br />
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Taken from the scene of his family’s death and escaping with refugees, it was during this time in the trek to Ul'dah that Gharen was put into the care of Ortolf Frostheart. Gharen's new guardian turned out to be both a drunk and viciously abusive.<br />
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'''1557-1569 Little Ala Mhigo'''<br />
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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. At the age of 17 Gharen had reached his low point, he was prepared to die, several Sultansworn witnessed openly the physical abuse, and while one was prepared to stop it, the others argued to ignore it. It was that night that Gharen's Id awakened for the first time and he brutally killed Ortolf Frostheart.<br />
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'''1569-1572 The Wilds'''<br />
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After leaving Little Ala Mhigo, Gharen fled north, his distrust of people was so inherent he avoided villages and outposts all together. He had made camp on the outskirts of a small village on the Ishgardian border, living off the land as best as he could, he was barely surviving his first three months in the wilds and winter was nearing. Desperation eventually drove the young man to enter the village and find some way to get the supplies he would need to last the winter. It was during this time he met the local Blacksmith, an old Roegadyn Hellsguard by the name of Silent Mountain and his family, though it took some convincing, he had managed a job. He spent the next year learning the trades of smithing and mining under the gruff old Roegadyn and his sons, though he continued to live in several areas outside of town, never staying in the same camp for more than a couple of days at a time.<br />
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'''1572-Present'''<br />
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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;">OOC notes</span></div> ==<br />
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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 Nine cycles (years) prior.<br />
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:* Ala Mhigan's alive during the Rule of King Theodorac, and Ala Mhigo's subsequent Garlean occupation, may recall or recognize the Windmark family name as one of the Noble families of the City that fought against the King of Ruin's insanity and then helped against the Garleans in the early days of the resistance before being wiped out by traitors. Gharen's heritage link to the Windmark family may be a tough thing to discover since her mother was hidden away as a Falcondale. But not impossible to narrow down for someone who is actively looking. Those working for Garleans during the fall of Ala Mhigo may have come across both Windmark and Falcondale names as "persons of interest."<br />
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:* Gharen's fighting skills and style is based on [http://youtu.be/c0i88t0Kacs Geralt of Rivia]<br />
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Additions and Ideas from [[Brynhilde Wulf]], [[Renaise Galwind]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]]</div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Evangeline_Primrose&diff=115763Evangeline Primrose2015-08-26T19:58:53Z<p>Coatleque: /* PC Rumors */ Rumor Added</p>
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The impetuous and naïve daughter of an Ishgardian High House, Evangeline lost her inheritance, title, and nearly her life, when she began dabbling in heretical activities. Finding herself exiled, she settled in Ul'dah, where she is gradually learning how the reality of life, politics, and love differs from what she has read in her books<br />
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=== Appearance ===<br />
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Evangeline is a fair skinned Ishgardian Elezen, with sharp and inquisitive features. She is short for an Elezen, barely making 6 fulms in height. She possesses eyes of dark violet, and long, wavy hair, which she is in the habit of dyeing. When she arrived in Ul'dah she preferred formal dress, skirts and jackets. However as time passes on she has adapted to her new home, and can be usually found in robes, trousers and short skirts, all the better to beat the desert heat. Her eyes are terrible, and she is rarely seen without a pair of glasses. In fact, so terrible is her vision, she typically carries multiple pairs as spares.<br />
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=== Behavior ===<br />
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Evangeline is brash, foolhardy, passionate, and deeply compassionate towards the plights of the less fortunate. Though she comes from a powerful family in Ishgard, her views are anything but traditional, and she will take every opportunity to argue them. She is quick to make friends, and even quicker to trust them. Evangeline is quick to anger as well, but must slights are forgotten soon afterwards, her mind too active to dwell on animosity for long.<br />
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== Combat ==<br />
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Like every son and daughter of Ishgard, Evangeline was taught the sword, lance and axe, so she might defend her home. However while she is a middling swordswoman, her great passion has always been science and technology. Rather than use what she uses as crude implements of butchery, Evangeline uses grenades, potions, firearms, and other items in order to defender herself. <br />
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Those who face the woman generally find themselves choking on smoke and blinded by Flashbangs, as she unloads her contraptions. However without her supplies she is almost helpless, and as such guards them jealously. It is very rare to see Evangeline without her typical satchel, bulging with grenades and gadgets.<br />
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== Tendencies ==<br />
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=== Likes ===<br />
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::*Alchemy<br />
::*History, Politics, and Economics<br />
::*Grenades, Flashbangs, Firearms, and anything that explodes<br />
::*Clever Men and Women<br />
::*Coffee and Spirits<br />
::*Freedom<br />
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=== Dislikes ===<br />
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::*Tyrants, Bullies and Oppressors<br />
::*Those who speak or act rudely<br />
::*Trees, Nature, bugs, and creepy crawly things.<br />
::*Law Enforcement<br />
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=== Hobbies/Talents ===<br />
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::*Expert on Alchemy, Chemistry, Social Sciences, and Engineering<br />
::*Clever mind for investigations<br />
::*Trained as a Lawyer/Barrister<br />
::*Good with money<br />
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===NPC Rumors===<br />
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'''Common'''<br />
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"I saw that crazy Elezen handing out fliers in Pearl Lane. Some nonsense about a revolution. Blades chased her off soon enough." - Merchant<br />
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"Miss Primrose holds reading lessons for the children most mornings. Not sure the point, reading is for rich folk anyhow." - Ala Mhigan Refugee<br />
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"Strange one that, I see her jogging round the walls some nights in full armor." - Laborer<br />
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"Exiled from the Holy City, that one was. You can tell from the brand on her cheek. Halone only knows her crimes." - Ishgardian Immigrant<br />
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'''Rare'''<br />
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"Someone gave her a Paladin soulstone? Who would be foolish enough to do such a thing." <br />
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"Rumor has it she knew Lady Iceheart, conspiring with dravainians, and worse."<br />
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"She's not ''that'' crazy...I think. Just...enthusiastic." -[[Vaughn Antain]]<br />
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"Pah!" -[[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
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"Yes, we've met. No. I don't view her as 'crazy.'" --[[Jaques Guillaume]]<br />
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"Yes, I know her." -- [[Orrin Halgren]]<br />
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"Evangeline Prrrimrose? Oh.... I worked with her on some sensitive matterrrs. She's nice enough, makes a mean explosion." -- [[U'roh Tia]]<br />
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"I don't think she's ever actually kissed ''anybody''." -- [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
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"The Lady is... interesting to say the least. But she has most ''excellent'' choice in company." -- [[Delial Grimsong]]<br />
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"Ain'tcha heard? Empress o' Garlemald, that one. Aye, we make the knee damned near every time she passes, 'n' we.... '''*snrrrrk*'''." -- [[Osric Melkire]]<br />
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"Evangeline? Hmn... She ain't the most normal of folk but who isn't? Wonder where she went though, ain't seen her harassing me about boxes for a while now." -- [[Aeron Volkova]]<br />
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"Incompetent! Naive! Annoying! But... With how openly she displays her heart on her sleeve, one of the few I can say I trust. Ah, don't tell her I said that." -- [[Jana Ridah]]<br />
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"Annoying. Very. Rather, extremely so. Anything else I say about her would assuredly be hyperbolic, so I don't...never going to mind her ideals. But will almost always disagree with her actions." -- [[Leanne Delphium]]<br />
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<div>(<span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">also known as:</span> Blackstone, Kinslayer)</div><br />
<div><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">SEX:</span> Female</div><br />
<div><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">AGE:</span> 36</div><br />
<div> <span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">RACE/CLAN:</span> Hyur, Highlander</div><br />
<div><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">CITIZENSHIP:</span> Ala Mhigo</div><br />
<div><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">AFFILIATION:</span> Questionable</div><br />
<div><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">OCCUPATION:</span> Myriad</div><br />
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<div><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">SEXUALITY:</span> Bisexual</div><br />
<div><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">NAMEDAY:</span> 6th Sun, 4th AM, 1542</div><br />
<div><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">GUARDIAN:</span> Rhalgr</div><br />
<div><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;vertical-align:top;">RELATIVES:</span> <span style="display: inline-block;align:left;">Garren (father, ☠)<br> Lyra (mother, ☠)<br> Westor (brother, ☠)<br> Harvard (brother)<br> Hrathi (???)</span></div><br />
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<div style="padding-left:25px;">● Trashy romance novels.</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:25px;">● Cheap, terrible wine.</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:25px;">● Flattery and praise.</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:25px;">● Costa del Sol.</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:25px;">● Pet names.</div><br />
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<div style="padding-left:25px;">● Small, enclosed spaces.</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:25px;">● Clingy, over-sensitive people.</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:25px;">● Chains.</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:25px;">● Ul'dah.</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:25px;">● Guns.</div><br />
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<div style="padding-left:15px;">● <span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">CHARISMATIC.</span> A beautiful, confident woman: what could be better?</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:15px;">● <span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">MANIPULATIVE.</span> Skilled at turning people to her side, even if only temporarily. </div><br />
<div style="padding-left:15px;">● <span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">RUTHLESS.</span> Nothing ever comes without a price and she is not afraid to pay it.</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:15px;">● <span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">PRAGMATIC.</span> In action, simplicity is best, even if it may be brutal.</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:15px;">● <span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">ADEPT.</span> There is magic in her blood and soon enough, it shall flourish.</div><br />
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<div style="padding-left:15px;">● <span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">PROUD.</span> Often, she cannot see her errors or missteps until it is far too late.</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:15px;">● <span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">UNFORGIVING.</span> Grudges will be remembered for life; never forgive, never forget.</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:15px;">● <span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">EGOCENTRIC.</span> Her own wants and goals are paramount, with few exceptions.</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:15px;">● <span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">VOLATILE.</span> Little patience, less mercy.</div><br />
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<div style="padding-left:15px;">● <span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:13px;font-weight: bold;">ADDICT.</span> It is only a matter of time before a problem looks like a solution.</div><br />
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<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>SAXON THORNE</b> ( <font style="color:#6B8E23;">✔</font> )</div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">Surprisingly reliable, and consistently so. Never mind that he has been so very generous with his gil... The easiest job I have ever had, and I am walking away from it. Absurd.</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>[[Roen Deneith|ROEN DENEITH]]</b> ( <font style="color:#6b6e72;">○</font> )</div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">Something has changed. Something has happened. Anger and grief. Something has happened.</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>[[Gharen Wolfsong|GHAREN WOLFSONG]]</b> ( <font style="color:#b94a34;">???</font> )</div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">I ought know better than this.</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>[[Osric Melkire|OSRIC MELKIRE]]</b> ( <font style="color:#6B8E23;">✔</font> )</div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">How he has managed to balance a personal life with the rest of this nonsense is a mystery. Do I envy him? ... no, no, of course not.</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>[[Coatleque Crofte|COATLEQUE CROFTE]]</b> ( <font style="color:#6b6e72;">○</font> ) </div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">Perhaps it was a mistake to assume her harmless. I do not doubt her bark remains worse than her bite, but... better to stay on her safe side regardless.</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>[[Kage Kiryuu|KAGE KIRYUU]]</b> ( <font style="color:#6B8E23;">✔</font> ) </div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">When was the last time anyone apologized to me...? And so sincerely, at that?</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>[[Kiht Jakkya|KIHT JAKKYA]]</b> ( <font style="color:#6b6e72;">○</font> ) </div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:0px;font-style:italic;">The honored Huntress. Apparently better connected than I previously thought. More than she seems, surely: a woman of strength and tenacity from what I have seen thus far.</div><br />
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<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">It may have been foolish to imagine Taeros stood between she and I. Now that he is gone...</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>JAMESON TAEROS</b> ( <font style="color:#6b6e72;">○</font> ) </div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">Crofte may have the right of it: he may yet live. Twelve save him if he is in <b>her</b> hands...</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>SHAELEN STORMCHILD</b> ( <font style="color:red;">✖</font> )</div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">A damned good shot. Must return the favor someday.</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>BRYNNALIA CALLAE</b> ( <font style="color:#6b6e72;">○</font> ) </div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">To be watched. I doubt her loyalty remains with the Resistance, but her sympathies are another matter entirely.</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>ZAREK WINDSOUL</b> ( <font style="color:#6B8E23;">✔</font> ) </div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">I like a boy who does not ask too many questions. Would that more followed in his example.</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>MISTALV ARROWAY</b> ( <font style="color:#6b6e72;">○</font> ) </div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">A Fist, and a capable one at that. I wonder...?</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>[[Evangeline Primrose|EVANGELINE PRIMROSE]]</b> ( <font style="color:#6B8E23;">✔</font> ) </div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">Charming, for an Isghardian. Fair, for an elezen. She knows the north far better than I. If Gharen is to be found...</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>[[Franz Renatus|FRANZ RENATUS]]</b> ( <font style="color:#6b6e72;">○</font> ) </div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:5px;font-style:italic;">Kiryuu either loves him or loathes him and he seems unable to decide which. Yet he seems polite enough... Acting one? Mayhap it is as simple as it sounds.</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;padding-bottom:2px;"><span style="color: #a27ab0;font-weight:bold;">>> </span><b>[[S'Kiear Grimsong|S'KIEAR GRIMSONG]]</b> ( <font style="color:#6B8E23;">✔</font> ) </div><br />
<div style="display:block;padding-bottom:0px;font-style:italic;">He says he does not believe, so I shall believe in his stead. There is some purpose awaiting him. The Traders have turned him away too many times for me to think otherwise.</div><br />
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<div style="margin-top:0px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-15px;"><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-right:5px;">❝</span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;">What's it ya heard about that woman? Go on, don't be shy: ain't no one listenin' but us birds, aye?</span><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-left:5px;">❞</span> - Insufferable Gossip</div><br />
<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-15px;"><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-right:5px;">❝</span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;">There was to be a trial and a hanging. She only attended one. It was another who hung that day, I swear on my mother's grave. That woman should be dead.</span><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-left:5px;">❞</span> - Ragged Refugee</div><br />
<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-15px;"><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-right:5px;">❝</span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;">She's got all sorts under her thumb, she does. Brass Blades, Immortal Flames, even Sultansworn if you'd believe it. If what they say is true then it's probably for her own good. Friends in high places, was it?</span><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-left:5px;">❞</span> - Nosy Know-It-All</div><br />
<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-15px;"><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-right:5px;">❝</span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;">Dark times for me, for a lot of people who weren't quite in their right minds. But I swear, I've seen her before... We'd meet, you see, and pray together. I think I've seen her.</span><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-left:5px;">❞</span> - Pale Penitent</div><br />
<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-15px;"><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-right:5px;">❝</span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;">No, I ain't dealin'. But I know someone who does. She gives him business now and again - maybe once a moon or so, sometimes twice, never buys too much. But repeats are repeats, you know what I'm sayin'?</span><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-left:5px;">❞</span> - Knowledgeable Ne'er-Do-Well</div><br />
<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-15px;"><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-right:5px;">❝</span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;">The dose makes the poison. In the right quantities, we call 'em cures.</span><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-left:5px;">❞</span> - [[Osric Melkire]]</div><br />
<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-15px;"><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-right:5px;">❝</span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;">She carries a scent of blood, and it shall linger on. Yes, she has a story to tell.</span><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-left:5px;">❞</span> - [[Kahn'a Ohditra]]</div><br />
<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-15px;"><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-right:5px;">❝</span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;">The poison vine breeds the sweetest wine.</span><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-left:5px;">❞</span> - [[Chokho Viqqoh]]</div><br />
<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-15px;"><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-right:5px;">❝</span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;">I entrusted her with my brother's well-being and now he has disappeared under her watch. I do not know if it is faith or foolishness that I leave it to her to find him.</span><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-left:5px;">❞</span> - [[Roen Deneith]]</div><br />
<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-15px;"><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-right:5px;">❝</span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;">I got the looks and the brains. Sis? She got me! Clearly she is the lucky one. But joking aside,some bonds are thicker than blood. I swore once I'd be willing to die for her, and that hasn't changed. You fuck with my sis, you fuck with me and my boomstick. Less you are literally fucking her. In that case, she on her own. But seriously. She wants you dead, I'll kill you for her. For free.</span><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-left:5px;">❞</span> - [[S'Kiear Grimsong]]</div><br />
<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-15px;"><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-right:5px;">❝</span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;">Miss Grimsong? I am thankful that she has accepted my apologies and that she is allowing me to help her. I'd like to believe that it means she has a better opinion of me than before... Honestly? I...do value her opinion, foolish it might be to expose my back to her.</span><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-left:5px;">❞</span> - [[Kage Kiryuu]]</div><br />
<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-15px;"><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-right:5px;">❝</span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;">She has impeccable taste in both wine and men. A pity the both cannot be shared."</span><span style="font-size:20px;color: #d1b0dd;padding-left:5px;">❞</span> - [[Coatleque Crofte]]</div><br />
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<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-17px;"><span style="font-size:15px;">● </span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;"><b><font color="#49155d">ASKIER MERGREY</font>.</b> Assaulted with intent to kill.</span> A violent physical confrontation was witnessed by several adventurers travelling through Camp Drybone and was brought to a halt by several of Mergrey's allies. She was held briefly but ultimately released within a few suns without further punishment.</div><br />
<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-17px;"><span style="font-size:15px;">● </span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;"><b><font color="#49155d">ITARLIHT SYHRKOENSYN</font>.</b> Murdered</span> The mercenary was found to have kidnapped two individuals and was brought to Crescent Cove to negotiate their release. It is said that Grimsong, who was to leave with Syhrkoensyn in self-imposed exile, killed him instead. His body was not recovered.</div><br />
<div style="margin-top:10px;margin-left:15px;line-height:15px;display:block;text-indent:-17px;"><span style="font-size:15px;">● </span><span style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;"><b><font color="#49155d">HROCH GREYARM</font>.</b> Kidnapped, maimed.</span> A young man known to be the son of Resistance member Aylard Greyarm was reportedly held as ransom for an undetermined third party. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unknown. Greyarm was released into the custody of said third party alive but sans two fingers off his left hand.</div> <br />
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<div><font style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-weight:bold;font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:0.2em;padding-left:10px;color:white;text-shadow:3px 3px 0 #49155d, -1px -1px 0 #49155d, 1px -1px 0 #49155d, -1px 1px 0 #49155d, 1px 1px 0 #49155d;padding-bottom:0.3em;padding-top:0.2em;"><font color="#e9dc80">◉</font> STILLGLADE FANE</font><br> <span style="display:block;padding-left:35px;">A member of the Conjurer's Guild has been missing for many, many moons and there was a woman matching Delial's description who remains suspect in his disappearance. A woman supposedly representing the scholarly pursuits of an old Ul'dahn house of relics and antiquities had been in his company and requested to procure a certain item out of the Conjurer's archives for research - an item of somewhat dubious nature which has also since gone missing. The nature of the item remains undisclosed.</span></div><br />
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<div style="padding-left:35px;">● <font style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">[http://vanitysruin.tumblr.com/ K I N S L A Y E R]</font> - An IC/Inspiration tumblr. Has some NSFW content (sexual imagery/blood and gore).</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:35px;">● <font style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1vk5x6K-RyhrgLMEjbAsiUrVdf28mJ5M GRIMSONG FANMIX]</font> - A Youtube playlist.</div><br />
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<div style="padding-left:35px;">● <font style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=6355 LEGACY OF BLOOD]</font> - A Resistance cell and the women who hunt them. (Collaborative effort with a ton of cool cats.)</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:35px;">● <font style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10859 NOTHING WITHOUT COST]</font> - The sum of everything is you.</div><br />
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<div style="padding-left:35px;">● <font style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">FACECLAIM</font> - A toss-up between <b>[http://www.just.pt/model_display.php?department=allmodels&type=Select&id=1134 Brenda Costa]</b> (NSFW!) and <b>[http://www.santabanta.com/images/emanuela-de-paula/ Emanuela De Paula]</b> (still kinda NSFW!).</div><br />
<div style="padding-left:35px;">● <font style="font-family:Franklin Gothic Medium;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;">VOICECLAIM</font> - The lovely <b>[http://youtu.be/ONLE1ZXe-S8 Mary Elizabeth McGlynn]</b>.</div><br />
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[[Category: Highlander Hyur]]</div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Aya_Foxheart&diff=115759Aya Foxheart2015-08-26T19:45:29Z<p>Coatleque: /* Rumors */ Rumor Added</p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Aya Foxheart<br />
| image = Aya 004.png<br />
| imagewidth = 350<br />
| caption = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo (Formerly), Ishgard (Refugee)<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Totally Blonde!<br />
| stat_1 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_1_value = Foxy<br />
| stat_2 = Age<br />
| stat_2_value = Early 20's<br />
| stat_3 = Height<br />
| stat_3_value = 5' 10"<br />
| stat_4 = Measurements<br />
| stat_4_value = Just Kidding!<br />
| stat_5 = Occupation<br />
| stat_5_value = Barmaid, Dancer, Model, and (former) Mercenary<br />
| stat_6 = Employment<br />
| stat_6_value = The Quicksand<br />
}}<br />
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'''<center>~A Dancer Pretending to be a Lancer~<br>'''<br />
or<br><br />
'''~Adventures in Lancing and Looking Good~</center>'''<br />
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Note about Use in Forum RP: <br />
Anyone who knows Aya is welcome<br />
to use her for Forum RP taking place<br />
in the Quick Sand to serve, or add<br />
general color<br />
- no need to ask for my permission!<br />
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== <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#FFC0CB;font-size:18px;color:#000000;"><b>Character</b></div> ==<br />
[[File:Aya_003.png|300px|right]]<br />
=== <div style="padding:10px 0px 15px 30px; background:#FFE4E1;font-size:14px;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;">General</div> ===<br />
This tall, blonde Hyur woman moves gracefully, displaying bright, energetic blue eyes, and warm, happy smile - everyone's favorite bountifully chested barmaid!<br />
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=== <div style="padding:10px 0px 15px 30px;background:#FFE4E1;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;">Appearance</div> ===<br />
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Long blonde locks fall freely over the shoulders of this Hyur woman, bearing a somewhat unkempt waviness that threatens at times to become a curl. Bright blue eyes are the highlight of a warm smile framed by typically rose-red lips. She is short and slender for a Highland Hyur, but by the standards of Midlanders would be considered tall, with a curvaceous figure. Finding herself somewhere between fit and athletic, her body is finely honed for dancing, and is only secondarily adapted to the rigors of combat - especially as she is no longer a sellsword by trade.<br />
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Aya is usually seen wearing at least light makeup, and is rarely found without lip gloss and eye makeup. She loves jewelry and sports seven piercings on each ear (four upper, and three lower), usually wearing larger earrings on the lower-most piercing, and then matching studs in the remaining (frequently changed to match her outfit, and sometimes her mood). She usually wears necklaces, bracelets, and several rings, as well as navel jewelry that she prefers to have visible whenever possible. <br />
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She prefers outfits chosen for form instead of function, frequently wearing heeled shoes and boots, skirts instead of leggings, and armor that give priority to flattering her figure rather than protecting her. When she was a mercenary her commanders were at times able to get her to wear practical armor when preparing for situations where combat was expected, but it was a struggle to convince her to wear proper uniform at other times.<br />
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=== <div style="padding:10px 0px 15px 30px;background:#FFE4E1;font-size:14px;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;">Disposition</div> ===<br />
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Aya typically wears her personality on her sleeve. She is outgoing, social, with a clear orientation toward fun and pleasure. She has a significant caring and soft-hearted streak, that sometimes conflicts with her better sense, and often speaks before she thinks(sometimes leading to unexpected shyness). She generally prefers to avoid hard work, has expensive tastes for comfort and baubles, and will almost always take the easiest route to Gil when offered. Nonetheless, she has become significantly more responsible since fleeing Ishgard and encountering the difficulties of the real world shorn from the protective layer of her family, and can usually be counted on if it really matters.<br />
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Preferring shopping, relaxing, and most especially partying to hard work, these tendencies will almost always become obvious to even the most ambivalent observer.<br />
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=== <div style="padding:10px 0px 15px 30px;background:#FFE4E1;font-size:14px;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;">Background</div> ===<br />
[[File:Aya_portrait.png|left|thumb|Aya as a Barmaid in Ul'dah]]<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7871 Some stories from Aya's background]<br />
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==== <div style="padding:10px 0px 15px 30px;font-size:14px;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;">Ala Mhigan Refugee</div> ====<br />
Born the youngest of three children into an upper class Ala Mhigan family steeped in a long warrior tradition, Aya was born into what should have been a life of relative luxury. All hope of such fortune was washed away among the flood of refugees fleeing the Kingdom ahead of the Imperial conquest. Living as refugees the family moved from city to city in a vain effort to call in old favors to find permanent settlement. After being turned away from every hope, including an extended stay near Limsa Lominsa, Aya's father finally made the decision he had been so loath to consider in the past: to call upon distant relatives who had settled as sellswords in Ishgard several generations in the past, the black sheep of the once prominent and proper family.<br />
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Unaware of their fortune to gain entrance to the city shortly before the gates were sealed to the outside world, their long lost relatives welcomed the family with the grudging acceptance of blood relatives. Unable to leave their past behind, Aya's parents adopted only the minimal necessary trappings of Ishgardian society. Refusing to abandon his pretensions her father quickly became a burden, followed by the eldest son intent upon claiming the trappings of an inheritance that had evaporated before his eyes. Loyal to a fault Aya's mother served her husband's every interest, pressing the children to accept his desires and command as they became ever less realistic. The two younger children grew closer to one another, as both proved more capable of adapting to their new social status.<br />
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The younger of Aya's brothers chose to become an apprentice weapon smith, planning to open his own shop and provide support for his parents, and if possible to repay the relatives to whom the entire family owes their survival. Aya meanwhile was drawn toward less productive, but equally rebellious endeavors. Despite their poverty, Aya's parents set her on the path to be schooled as a proper Lady befitting her station. Of the arts and manners she studied as a child, her favorite quickly became dancing. As an adolescent she embraced a social circle that skirted the edges of "acceptable" society, preferring the fun, excitement, attention, and notoriety to be found in the world of taverns, and underground clubs. Finding that she could earn gil as a dancer and entertainer Aya completely abandoned her ties to the social circles her parents still clung to in their vaingloriousness.<br />
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==== <div style="padding:10px 0px 15px 30px;font-size:14px;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;">Flight, Gridania, and the Hungry Wolf</div> ====<br />
[[File:Aya_stretch.jpg|left|thumb|Credit: Jack Swift]]<br />
Facing increasing pressure from her parents, and feeling a general alienation toward the accepted culture of Ishgard, Aya made the life-changing decision to escape from the city. Once in the outside world she made her way to Gridania with a purse that rapidly grew bare. She managed to find employment at the Roost as a barmaid, where she was able to rent a room on a long-term basis. With an eye on greater prizes (and a blindness to the risks) she embraced the opportunity to find work as a sellsword with a Free Company she had come to know through work, thus Aya came to the Hungry Wolf.<br />
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Although she had mislead the Company on her experience and capability, Aya proved a quick study, albeit it a tentative combatant. Over the course of her several months long employment by the Hungry Wolf, she took part in a small number of actual combat operations, while generally avoiding dangerous assignments. Focused primarily on patrol and sentry work, she finished her time with the Company overseeing patrols that covered the Gridania to Coerthas road, stationed at Fallgourd Float. The work was mild, and she supplemented decreasing pay by entertaining at the local inn. As the company floundered financially, the remaining members were released from their employment.<br />
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==== <div style="padding:10px 0px 15px 30px;font-size:14px;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;">Ul'dah: The Quick Sand</div> ====<br />
Floating about without work, Aya returned to Gridania where she lived at the Roost, trying to make up her mind about what to do next, until expelled for failing to pay for her room. Desperate to find work again, and deciding it better to not further pursue her career as a mercenary, she decided to return to her previous employment, that of a barmaid. Deciding it unlikely that the Roost would turn around and offer her work so soon after the messy issue of her eviction, she opted to try a new city. Intimidated by Limsa's pirate culture, Aya opted to instead test the oppressive heat and culture of Ul'dah. <br />
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Momodi, the matron of the Quick Sand, the busiest drinking hole in the city of Ul'dah, and a hub of activity adventurous, legitimate, and illicit, saw potential in the young woman (perhaps believing that the tall blonde from the north might bring in business with her exotic looks) and quickly offered her a position as a barmaid. Along with a pittance of pay, she was provided with a small room (in the least desirable part of the building), board at discount, and the opportunity to keep any tips she would earn. <br />
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Aya's primary responsibility is tending to patrons sitting at the Quick Sand's tables, but she also sometimes assists customers at the bar itself, and can pour and mix some drinks to make things easier on Momodi. She's also been quick to help with the Quick Sand's menu, adding a variety of mixed fruit drinks (which she has come to consider something of a specialty), a variety of dishes, and nearly tripling the volume of Gridanian Mead sold with her frequent recommendation of the import.<br />
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==== <div style="padding:10px 0px 15px 30px;font-size:14px;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;">For Eorzea! Pin-Up Model</div> ====<br />
[[File:aya_salute.png|500px|right]] In an united Morale and Recruitment campaign the Grand Companies of Eorzea are publishing a series of patriotic pin-up posters. They are available in both poster form, posted in public spaces across the cities and smaller settlements, and in magazine-sized pamphlets complete with reports on the Grand Companies, and information on either joining or volunteering time and material.<br />
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The model chosen as the centerpiece of the campaign is none other than the Quick Sand's own [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=11863 Aya Foxheart!] <br />
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[[File:aya_adders.png|400px]] [[File:aya_flames.png|250px]] [[File:aya_malstrom.png|390px]]<br />
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== <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#FFC0CB;font-size:18px;color:#000000;"><b>Combat</b></div> ==<br />
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Although she is no longer a sell sword, Aya's training and experience with the Hungry Wolf remains a crucial aspect of who she is. Regardless of her desire to avoid any violent situation, she remains rather better prepared for it than she would admit.<br />
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Aya's formal training in military skills has been as a Lancer. Accepting early lessons from the Wood Wailers, and later trained by the Hungry Wolf, she is naturally well-suited to the weapon. Physically fit and athletic she is able to utilize the leverage-advantage of the weapon to a great extent, while maintaining distance from her opponent. Although tentative to enter combat, once engaged she fights with a raw tenacity and viciousness that the Hungry Wolf seek to instill in all of their fighters. She would rather avoid danger if at all possible, but if forced she will kill or be killed. Quick and graceful she relies on rapid and precise movements en lieu of brute force, utilizing surprise and distraction to create opportunities to exploit with the goal of inflicting debilitating injuries. To utilize her impressive leg strength she makes frequent use of kicking and jumping attacks, often in conjunction with the lance to create difficult to defend sequences of strikes. Most experienced soldiers would still consider her an amateur, but one still capable of being a sometimes surprising threat in hand-to-hand combat.<br />
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She is familiar with archery, which was one of her childhood hobbies, one which she has rediscovered in the Shroud which prizes skill with the bow and arrow, and offers much to teach the interested amateur.<br />
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She has been trained in standard Hungry Wolf military tactics which included basic forestry, and long-range small-group coordination. Stealth, ambush, and surprise-attack training has formed a major portion of her education in tactics. Her recent promotion has made her technically responsible for small squad command within the Company, she has never commanded units in the field and is likely unprepared.</spoiler><br />
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== <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#FFC0CB;font-size:18px;color:#000000;"><b>Social</b></div> ==<br />
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I welcome anyone who wishes to edit this section of Aya's wiki if she knows your character, or if you have heard (or spread) any rumors or information about her!<br />
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==== <div style="padding:10px 0px 15px 30px;background:#FFE4E1;font-size:14px;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;">Rumors</div> ====<br />
:*"Have you heard that girl speak? She's not from here, that's for sure."<br />
:*"She always seems to be looking for a few more gil. Sometimes I just wonder what she'd do for it, but I don't think she could hurt a fly."<br />
:*"Someone told me she used to work as a sellsword, out in the Shroud. Said he saw her guardin' a bridge or somethin' out there. Can't be true though. Her? No way."<br />
:*"She's called 'Foxheart', but I don't think that's her real name."<br />
:*"The kind of woman who could ruin a man. If he were lucky."<br />
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'''PC Rumors:'''<br />
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:*"She's a wonderful woman who's easily underestimated by those who focus only on the way she looks. I think that she likes it that way. There's a lot going on underneath the surface, though." - [[C'kayah Tia]]<br />
:*"Heard she's a fun gal. She's that type for men who like to see a smile and just have fun, carefree. Exactly my type, I'd say, and I haven't even met the gal." - [[Oscare Iono]]<br />
:*"Momodi knows what she's about, far as hirin's concerned. Aya sees all, hears all, remembers all... friend to all. A blessin' on the 'sand... and on Ul'dah. She's here to stay, 'less she wants t'leave of her own free will. We insist." - [[Osric Melkire]]<br />
:*"Ah, Aya.. Quite the attractive one she is. She does good work and I reward her greatly for it. She can be quite useful in other lines of work. as well."- [[Zaiaku Kurai]]<br />
:*She's friendly and kind, and in a genuine sort of way. A rare sort of individual in Ul'dah to be sure."- [[Askier Mergrey]]<br />
:*"There are very few people who will not only take a request for the worst drink they have in stride, but actually make good on it. Miss Foxheart is a rare treasure - if a bit dangerous to the liver." - [[Verad Bellveil]]<br />
:*"Miss Aya? I have yet to see her wear a frown. She is a rare jewel in this city. Woe be to anyone who wrongs her, for the entire Adventurer's guild would hunt them down." - [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
:*"Great if you're looking for a quick smile." - [[Chokho Viqqoh]]<br />
:*"I once saw her turn down a man who all but confessed to her, and do so in a most genteel fashion. She was so practiced that I can only imagine how often she must break a man's hopes!" - [[Verad Bellveil]]<br />
:*"Kind beyond words. There's a touch of the Divine in that girl." - [[Warren Castille]]<br />
:*"Aya? When I am feeling a little low I just head to the Quicksand to see her. She's got a smile that just makes you feel a little better about the world." - [[T'shina Vashka]]<br />
:*"Sadly we don't get much time to talk these days. We're both rather busy but she always tries to spare me a few moments if and when she can." -[[Lilithium Altair]]<br />
:*"Heard her name twice, saw her once. She's got enough connections to make me doubt that she's a mere barmaid. Aye, there is no way that's all there is to her." - [[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]<br />
:*"She's so pretty, too pretty to be wasting her life away as a barmaid in the Quicksand of all places if you ask me. Of course, I'm sure there's much more to her than that. Things are rarely what they seem to be." - [[Aerostein Epitaph]]<br />
;*"Aya's a little too soft to ever feel at home in Ul'dah, hopefully she hardens up before she becomes the City's latest victim." - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]<br />
:*"T'shina Vashka introduced me to Aya a few weeks ago. My first thought was what could a woman so enchanting be doing working as a place rough like that? Nevertheless this is a sweet lady, and rather mysterious, as if there is more behind that smile she gives to the world. I look forward to getting to know her more." - [[Chika Ito]]<br />
:*"A truly kind woman. I still do not know everything about her, but she seems to be the example of innocence. However, she is also a survivor. She fits her surname well." - [[Kiht Jakkya]]<br />
:*"It had been awhile since I have been back in the Quicksand, I do not remember it being so friendly. But Miss Aya made me welcome, and brightened the place notably. She even made sweet water sound ''better'' and that was already my favorite drink!" - [[Roen Deneith]]<br />
:*"I heard she was voted 'Sexiest Female in Ul'dah' at the Piquant Pumpkin. Someone's got a good eye..." - [[C'kayah Tia]]<br />
:*"She is everything I can't abide in women; bubbly, blond, busty and flirtatious--but make no mistake, she will always have a job at Crooked Tarot's Emporium if she ever needs or wants it." - [[Crooked Tarot]]<br />
:*"Oh-- yes. She joined me- me for a swim at- at one of the- the wards in The Mist. I- I had a wonderful time. How could I- I not? She is- is such wonderful company." - [[D'lyhhia Lhuil]]<br />
:*"I can't say I know her, but she seems to be skilled at knowing the perfect drink to serve when asked to surprise a person." - [[Talyn Shadowmoon]]<br />
:*"Oh? Is that her name? Yeah, I seen her around in th'Quicksand. Prettiest barmaid you'll ever see in all Eorzea, that one! Wouldn't go messin' wit' one o'Momodi's gals, though." - [[Berrod Armstrong]]<br />
:*"Aya? Well...I have to say she helped me a lot of the time. I feel like I owe her my life and everything. I wish she was my sister..." - [[Arala Makeo]]<br />
:*"Y'mean that cute thing down at th'Quicksand? Yeah, I've seen 'er. Fun t'joke around with an' does 'er job damn well. She's pretty playful an' knows how t'work men from th'looks'f it--prolly a behemoth in th'sheets." - [[Val Nunh]]<br />
:*"Miss Aya is...well she's adorable really! She's so energetic and kind, it's kind of hard not to gravitate to her and feel like you can just talk to her. Even if you've never met. I can imagine that she's really fun to get to know, and I'd like to someday!" - [[Siha Xinkei]]<br />
:*"Ah, the lovely miss that works at the Quicksand?" *Xydane smiles* - [[Xydane Vale]]<br />
:*"Either her tips are more than we think or she stole the heart of Redolent Rose like she did the rest of us saps. I'm banking on the latter..." - [[Robert Colt]]<br />
:*"You know...all right, yea'. It was me playin' drums usin' the bloody table, and this Elezen 'arpist. She danced while us two played 'long...I mean, I just wanted to see 'er dance 'cause...you know. But godsdamn, the three of us got somethin' good goin' on there" - [[Kale Aideron]]<br />
:*"Aya is one of the reasons I return to the Quicksand. Were she not there, I doubt I would visit as frequently." - [[Franz Renatus]]<br />
:*"Miss Aya seems a good person. Even after our misunderstanding, she was still kind enough to talk to me a second time. And she has exquisite taste in jewelry!" - [[Vaughn Antain]]<br />
:*"Lady Aya has this warm knowing smile; so happy to see her when I visit. Ah, I simply could never trouble her, the Quicksand is always so busy regardless of how she denies such." - [[Jancis Milburga]]<br />
:*''Rare Rumor''"She is a strong woman. Like a Wailer, can survive anything. I think that is how she knows what to say to those who come into the tavern. She knows what hopelessness they feel; what their heart says. Few people touch me so deeply with admiration whenever I see her smile." - [[Jancis Milburga]]<br />
:*"Aya opened up to me like few ever do. I am honored, and will bear what I know with discretion. All I will say is that I have much more respect for her now." -[[Kiht Jakkya]]<br />
:*"Oh. Yeah, we've met. Chipper woman. She's a good dancer, if you can talk her into it." - [[Jaques Guillaume]]<br />
:*"Ms. Aya's one'a me favorite folkses ta see at th' Quicksand, rivallin' Ms. Momodi 'erself. Um... don't... don't tell Ms. Momodi I said that, though, ahaha..." - [[Chachanji Gegenji]]<br />
:*"They say Ul'dah is the jewel of the desert, but they're really referring to Aya." - [[Daghbheri Himalspyr]]<br />
:*"Aya has changed very much, and yet very little, since I last saw her as a girl. I mourn the rift that has opened between her heart and her true home." - [[V'aleera Lhuil]]<br />
:*"Of course I know who you're talking about, she had pictures in the- Yes, of course I bought it. Wait, don't give me that look!" - [[Jana Ridah]]<br />
:*“…Honestly, what is there that I could tell you that you could not figure out from asking her yourself! …We had our fortunes told together once. It was very nice – I would like to do something similar again sometime.” - [[Edda Eglantine]]<br />
:*"...There is -nothing- finer than a curvy blond handing you a bottle of wine, especially if she has a slight accent. There's this one blond at the Quicksand; Gods her t---... What? What do you mean I can't say that about your employees, Momo?!" [[Sigurd Sundsteigen]]<br />
:*"Aya? Never met her in the Quicksand; I first saw her in a bar outside of Ul'dah--Oh, you were asking what's ''special'' about her? Simple; it's what's beneath the looks. Afterall, she mananged to help ''me'' with a problem. Not often someone can do that for me." [[Elise Wolfe]]<br />
:*"Hmn... Aya is probably the main reason people go to the Quicksand be it for her beauty or simply because she's simply among the nicest folk Ul'dah has to offer." [[Aeron Volkova]]<br />
:*''Rare Rumor'': "Don't tell anyone I said this... but she's the best dressed woman in Ul'dah." [[Coatleque Crofte|Red-headed Sultansworn]]<br />
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==== <div style="padding:10px 0px 15px 30px;font-size:14px;background:#FFE4E1;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;">Opportunity for Employment</div> ====<br />
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Aya's primary work is at the Quick Sand, but she remains ever on the lookout for other opportunities for employment to supplement her income. While no longer interested in mercenary work, she would still consider a wide variety of opportunities (especially if the gil were good).<br />
*Entertaining<br />
*Modelling<br />
*Barmaiding/Bartending an event (though she would probably rather attend!)<br />
*She might consider any other non-violent opportunities that come her way!<br />
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== <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#FFC0CB;font-size:18px;color:#000000;"><b>Tendencies</b></div> ==<br />
==== <div style="padding:10px 0px 15px 30px;background:#FFE4E1;font-size:14px;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;">Mannerisms</div> ====<br />
Note: These are characteristic behaviors that Aya always displays, even when not indicated directly through emotes.<br />
* Although she was recently a sell sword, she betrays no hint of this in appearance or manner.<br />
* Her body language is graceful and feminine.<br />
* She speaks with an Ishgardian accent<br />
* When dealing with someone who she believes is from the Ishgardian Houses, her manner will be considerably less friendly than usual<br />
* At times hints of a sharp intellect can be found behind all of the bright, silly, cluelessness <br />
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:*Fun<br />
:*Meeting New People<br />
:*Fashion<br />
:*The Sun (and the Beach!)<br />
:*Sleep<br />
:*Attention<br />
:*Fancy Gifts<br />
:*Exercise (the right kinds at least!)<br />
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:*Hard Work<br />
:*Responsibility<br />
:*Expectations<br />
:*Commitment<br />
:*Violence, Fighting, and Aggression<br />
:*'Typical' Ishgardians<br />
:*Haughtiness, and Hubris<br />
:*Hard Work<br />
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:*Dancing<br />
:*Smiling<br />
:*Gossiping<br />
:*Looking Good!<br />
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<td width="25%" style="vertical-align: top;"><div style="padding:10px 0px 15px 30px; background:#FFE4E1;font-size:14px;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;">Quotes</div><br />
:*<i>"Hiiiiiii!"</i><br />
:*<b>*blink* *blink*</b> <i>"What...?</i><br />
:*<i>"To the beach!"</i><br />
:*<i>"Could you I get you anything?" with a smile!</i><br />
:*<i>"Who... me?"</i><br />
:*<i>"Peanuts!"</i><br />
:*<i>"Treat everyone nicely; you never know who you'll be stripping for later!"</i><br />
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== <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#FFC0CB;font-size:18px;color:#000000;"><b>Inspiration</b></div> ==<br />
*Appearance: [http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/010/1/a/bdi_joan_of_arc__3_aacc_exc__l_e_300__d__mcteigue_by_sinhalite-d5r1iji.jpg BDI's Joan of Arc]<br />
*Appearance and Personality: [http://shotgunshuffle.com/ Ellie from Shotgun Shuffle]<br />
[http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg536/ayaxandra/ellie.png Aya's Shotgun Shuffle Twin]<br />
*Personality: Marilyn Monroe as "The Girl" in the Seven Year Itch<br />
*Music: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogqGrE6lcaE "Alive" by Omnia]<br />
*Voice: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dF3VUFDmiU Thalia Meninger (Tuesday Weld)]<br />
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== <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#FFC0CB;font-size:18px;color:#000000;"><b>Gallery</b></div> ==<br />
=Everyone's Aya=<br />
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=Aya Working=<br />
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=Fun!=<br />
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==Portraits==<br />
[[File:aya_rochester.jpg|380px]] [[File:aya_crofte.jpg]] [[File:aya_war.jpg|400px]]<br></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Askier_Mergrey&diff=115758Askier Mergrey2015-08-26T19:43:14Z<p>Coatleque: Rumor Update</p>
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Askier Mergrey<br />
| image = Askier LARGE.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 300<br />
| caption = "I always have a plan B. The fact that plan B always stands for "bomb" is intentional!"<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| citizenship = Garlean<br />
| race = Miqo'te<br />
| clan = Keeper of the Moon<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 35<br />
| stat_2 = Nameday<br />
| stat_2_value = 32nd Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon<br />
| stat_3 = Guardian<br />
| stat_3_value = [[Althyk, the Keeper]]<br />
| stat_4 = Occupation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bomb making<br />
| stat_5 = Online<br />
| stat_5_value = Whenever<br />
| stat_6 = Server<br />
| stat_6_value = Balmung<br />
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((Askier was part of the Garlean Army the day of the Calamity, and, as a result, was not sent forward in time.))<br />
<br>((Askier is gifted at building explosives.))<br />
<br>((He did try to blow up Ul'dah - see "Saga of the Wind Swept Sands" for details.))<br />
<br>((He is pardoned and is living in Ul'dah as his new home.))<br />
<br>((Askier's entire left arm is a Magitek limb with a gun built into it.))<br />
<br> ((cut off his tail to prevent ptsd flashbacks and installed a magitek one.))<br />
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Askier is a tall, attractive, 35 years old male, with slight wrinkles starting to be visible around his lips and eyes. His ashen skin stands in stark contrast to the chestnut-brown hair he has come to let hang lose and messy since the end of his trial, feeling as if the different style reflects his new life. His narrow face is covered in numerous scars and face paint that has no real meaning other than Askier thinks it looks rather awesome on himself. His eyes shimmer a bright gold every time they catch the light.<br />
<br>The Miqo'te's body is tall, taller than a fair number of Hyur, and his body is taught and muscled from years of military service. Should he be caught without a shirt on, a nasty collection of wicked looking scars cover the left side of his torso, as the result of falling off a chocobo onto a whiskey bottle inside his coat. Thick, tribal tattoos cover his chest and deep scars form a tapestry of pain across his torso, all the result of weeks being tortured and skinned by the Roe ''Crimson Mountain''.<br />
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Askier is a bizarre sort of character, often perceived as a naive individual. He is quick to give a smile and even faster to offer to buy someone he has just met a drink as he tells terrible jokes. He feels the most alive when other people around him laugh at something he has done or said. He tries see the best in someone and is fanatically loyal to those he calls his friends, and expects the same dedication from them in return.<br />
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<br>Askier will be the first to admit he relies a great deal on luck and refuses to think himself as an intellectual since he has trouble containing his volcanic temper, which is easily set off. However, for all his apparent absent-mindedness, he is a reasonably intelligent being, often able to win word games and riddles quickly and can construct explosive devices with relative ease and knows a lot about them.<br />
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<br>Askier views the world as one giant experience waiting to happen and that gods, spirits, and mortal races are all subject to no greater end than what they try to achieve for themselves. He believes that everyone acts for reasons that are logical to themselves, and, as such, calling someone good or evil is pointless in Askier's mind. He sees all things as equal and would gladly help out a stranger. But, because there are those that would harm what Askier chooses to care about, he finds no qualms in killing, viewing it as a normal part of being alive and that the act of killing isn't to be viewed as vile, but that the intentions behind the act certainly can.<br />
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Askier has changed his fighting style. He will start by trying to throw grenades, shoot his opponent with his gunarm, or hit them with his fie spell, the only magic he knows. Should these fail, or the opponent gets lose, Askier will fall back on his years of brawling experience and is a tough melee opponent who will bite, throw dirt, and his below the belt to win. His left, Magitek arm makes him slightly clumsy though in hand to hand combat and tries to avoid it if possible these days since he is still adjusting to the metal limb.<br />
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*Making Bombs,<br />
*Engineering<br />
*Using firearms<br />
*Surviving <br />
*Making Bombs<br />
*Speech<br />
*Making Bombs<br />
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*Whiskey,<br />
*Making Rash Decisions<br />
*Explosions<br />
*Fire works<br />
*Thunderstorms<br />
*Being with Friends and Family<br />
*Coeurl Steaks<br />
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*Sitting around doing Nothing<br />
*Arrogant People<br />
*Torture<br />
*Roes<br />
*People who talk to much when they should act<br />
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*Dying Alone<br />
*Never building the Ultimate Bomb<br />
*Not making his Father proud.<br />
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*''Ven'li Mergrey'' - Deceased. Askier's father was a soldier for the Garlean Empire whose illustrious job was to wrangle up chocobos. His father was also a drunk and was killed by a chocobo stampede when Askier was six.<br />
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*''Unknown'' - All Askier knows about his mother is that she gave an infant Askier to his father and then never came back into his life after she left.<br />
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*''[[Saravena Ancariis]]'' - Askier's younger sister. They share the same father but a different mother. She is an energetic and kind individual and Askier is incredibly loyal to her. However, for nearly two years, she was locked in a cell, used as leverage by Askier's Garlean superiors to "encourage" him to build his Magitek bomb and destroy Ul'dah. She is now free and roaming Eorzea.<br />
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*''[[Jin'li Epinoch]]'' - A sickly runt of a male born to Askier's mother and a client of hers. He third child, he was bought by Adin Adonis and raised as his prize slave. The male survived his master and launched a campaign of terror against Ul'dah and those whom killed him before being slain on High Bridge by Osric Melkire and Kanaria Galanodel.<br />
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*''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'' - A member of the Red Wings and, in Askier's mind, a male with a mythical knight quality. More so then even Erik, Kahn'a proved during "Saga of the Wind Swept Sands" to be Askier's greatest challenge, something he had never expected. Unlike Erik, who Askier was able to influence with thoughts of games and rules, Kahn'a stands resilient to Askier's tact. Dogmatic, loyal, headstrong and blunt, Kahn'a repeatedly disrupted Askier's plans; not through sheer brilliance but by simple perseverance. But any spiteful feelings for Kahn'a have evaporated. Askier feels a deep connection to Kahn'a since the male not only saved his sister, but was willing to put his life and his reputation on the line by helping Askier fake his own death by acting as Askier's killer. After Askier's ordeal at Itar's hand, Kahn'a introduced Askier to the Red Wing organization and through the younger male's help, has been on the road of recovery and has found a new identity and self worth through the organization.<br />
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*''[[Osric Melkire]]'' - A Flame Sergeant midlander Hyur. At one point in time, Askier though the man was beneath thinking about, having broken Osric's knee and finding his fighting to be sub-par. However, that all changed the day Osric returned Saravena to him. Over time, Askier has come to see that it is Osric is far more influential than his rank would lead one to believe. Osric planned out how to fake Askier's death and save those Kahn'a cares for the most, and, by doing so, has forever made Askier in the hyur's debt whether he wishes it or not. <br />
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*''[[Kanaria Galanodel]]'' - A kind woman, and Osric's fiancée. Askier first met her during his attempt to destroy Ul'dah, during which time she was one of his closest allies and made it possible for Askier to save his sister and not destroy Ul'dah. Since then, she has come to be as close to him as family. Kind, loyal, and understanding, Askier often turns to her when he feels confused and is in need of guidance. She acts as a sort of shrink for the emotionally volatile miqo'te, able to calm his violent temper and soothe his nerves when his PTSD symptoms return.<br />
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*''[[Siha Xinkei]]'' - Captain Mynhier's adopted sister. Siha is a very sweet Moonkeeper who Askier met for the first time at Erik's ball. Askier charmed the young woman easily, making her smile and asking her to dance as he pretended to be a simple merchant, realizing she was the perfect leverage again Erik, should something go wrong with his plan. His desire to abduct the young woman was, in fact, encouraged by Erik should Askier succeed in his plan, but her kidnapping went badly. Askier enjoys her company and her polite manners and since his Trial, the two of them have made up and Askier has offered to teach the young female how to fight wither her fists. Following his time at Itar's hands, Siha has taken a motherly approach to Askier, often singing him lullabies when the Garlean cannot sleep due to his nightmares.<br />
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*''[[Erik Mynhier]]'' - The Red Wings Unit Captain. Askier first approached him planning on toying with him and setting up a game of cat and mouse between the two. He had heard rumors of Erik's delight of challenges and hoped that by setting up a system of rules with the man, his plot would succeed with ease since he viewed Erik's network of agents as the only true threat to his operation. However, Askier discovered he and Erik were kindred spirits and, to his own surprise, found himself liking the man, who even honestly said, they could have been friends if it hadn't been for Askier's desire to destroy Ul'dah. Erik is now Askier's commanding officer in the Red Wings, and, although the rank difference has caused Askier to view Erik as a superior first and friend second, the Miqo'te still has the deepest respect and appreciation for the man.<br />
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*''[[Grieving Hound]]'' - Askier's deceased friend. She is reserved, tall, and bluntly honest to a fault. The two first met when they both applied for the Harbingers of Dawn Free Company on the same day. They decided to patrol the roads near Limsa Lominsa together and keep them safe, destroying several gnoll war parties. There was an instant connection between them and they often drank together, laughing and recalling their adventures. They endured much together, but they eventually became enemies towards the end of her life, Hound choosing to walk in the shadows and Askier trying to change himself for the better. She was killed by Jin'li's poison and, although Askier will not admit it, he wept for her when he learned of her demise<br />
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*''[[Raven Gorehand]]'' - A tall,female summoner with a powerful affinity for magic and a friend of both Hound and Askier. She was killed by Jin'li and her brother currently uses her name in honor of her. Askier respects the Gorehand family immensely and will always be appreciative for their help.<br />
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<div style="font-family: cambria; font-size: 14pt; margin: 5px 0 15px 0;">''Enemies''</div><br />
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*''[[Delial Grimsong]]'' - A tall, secretive woman Askier first met in Ul'dah looking for recruits. Askier promised to use his network of spies to find Delial's brother in exchange for her help. Since then, she has become one of his most valued allies. While they don't agree on specific tactics, or Askier's wardrobe, the two share a similar world view and Askier finds her ruthlessness for the sake of family immensely refreshing. He enjoys speaking and joking with her though he knows that she finds him rather naive; but Askier is okay with that. Delial is not the kind of woman you show all your cards to right away. The two, however, had a falling out. Askier hired Crim to help kidnap Roen to keep her safe, despite Delial making the two males swear they would not ever touch Roen. As a result of Crim's torturing Askier and Roen, Delial was forced to kill Crim once the two captives were free. She believes that Askier betrayed her and he is to blame for Itar's death, despite the fact Askier was a victim of Itar's madness. The two agreed to met in Drybone, during which time Askier snapped when Delial put a knife to his throat, suffering from a massive PTSD episode and the Miqo'te beat her violently before Saravena and Kahn'a had to drag him away. The former allies have met several times since Drybone. During these meetings, Askier learned Delial bears the mark Itar had, and that the two of them are connected until they die, neither able to kill or lie. Once Askier learned this, he used it to his advantage and had Delial meet with him, to tell her what Itar did to him and Roen and finally make the female see the truth. Although there is still bad blood between them, the two are now, at the very least, able to be civil towards one another. Askier event went so far as to give her thirty-six gil and his favorite coat for the female's name day, feeling sorry for her when he learned what losing Itar had meant to the woman.<br />
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*''[[Itarliht Syhrkoensyn]]'' - A massive Roe who spoke up for Askier at his trial. After Askier faked his death, Itar hunted for Askier, seeking to offer his help, feeling they were kindred spirits. Once Askier returned to Ul'dah, Askier learned of the connection he two had through the marks they both bore. Askier once enjoyed the company of the blunt but incredibly intelligent Roe. Askier, once, fondly called him "Big Guy." Askier and Itar abducted Roen as part of plot to keep her safe. However, Itar went insane and forced Roen to do things the miqo'te found despicable, borderline torture, and confronted his former friend. The two became livid and fought, culminating with Askier forced to surrender to save Roen's life, though not before he blew off his own arm. The Roe brutally tortured and maimed Askier, flaying hugs swaths of his flesh. Itar eventually returned Roen and Askier and was then slain by Delial. Askier hates the male and will forever be forced to remember the dead Roe when he looks at his own flesh or when his nightmares haunt his sleep.<br />
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*''[[Adin Adonis]]'' - Askier's Employer and former commanding officer inside the Imperial Military. Was killed in Ul'dah.<br />
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*''[[Jin'li Epinoch]]'' - Adin and Rema's slave and prize operative. The kit suffers from numerous disease and is very sickly, but is a lethal shot with a gunblade. It was Jin'li who watched over Askier's sister for two years and helped Askier ship in his needed Magitek parts. Askier hates the male with a burning passion and wishes to kill Jin'li should they ever meet again, especially since learning that Jin'li survived the attack in Ul'dah that kill Adin and hacked off Rema's head. He is Askier's half-brother through their mother but neither knows it, despite the similar facial features they have.</div><br />
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*''[[Drumstick]]'' - A young chocobo Askier purchased when he and his sister first fled the Empire. The mount has been with Askier through thick and thin and has saved Askier's life on several occasions. Askier cares a lot for the bird and would be devastated if anything happened to him, despite the fact Askier named the bird 'Drumstick' to remind him which part to eat first if the Miqo'te were ever starving.<br />
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*''[[Sizha'to Chalahko]]'' - A male Keeper whom Askier wronged once. He has apologized to Sizha'to for his mistake and makes an effort to be as civil as possible whenever they cross paths.<br />
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*''[[Roen Deneith]]'' - A woman whom Askier knew very little about. He encountered her once while acting as security for Delial at a meeting and Roen made a negative impression on him then. Askier was planning on not meeting her ever again if he could help it. Problem was, he couldn't help it. He was hired to kidnap Roen to keep her safe as part of plot concocted by one of her friends. Askier agreed but his hired help, Itar, went crazy, taking Roen and Askier and torturing them. The two were freed and Itar slain but not before permanent damage to them both were done. Askier respects the woman. Recently, Askier discovered she was imprisoned by the Sultansworn for alleged desertion after she fled Ul'dah to try and recover from her ordeal at Itar's hands. He plans on making sure she may walk free again.<br />
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* ''"Askier can't read."'' It's a lie Askier tells about himself.<br />
* ''"How can someone drink that much and be okay with themselves?"''<br />
* ''"I'd say it's not normal for someone to always be this much fun to be around, but I'm having such a good time!"''<br />
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* ''"I can't keep straight which color is his real hair color."''<br />
* ''"Don't make him mad, he'll snap your neck soon as look at ya."''<br />
* ''"The man faked his own death and went into hiding because some Garlean spy master was trying to kill him and his friends that he set up that bomb in Ul'dah to save his sister for them."''<br />
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* ''"I heard Askier knows how to destroy a city with a device of brass and magic."''<br />
* ''"More than one of that man's drinking buddies have been found dead the next morning."''<br />
* ''"Word is he killed some of his own friends the day he deserted the Garlean Empire. "''<br />
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*''"Look upon his maimed form and know that every lapse in thought and judgement has taken from him some piece of his body, some piece of his mind. A man who cannot think through action is not long for this world, particularly a man in a profession such as his. I want to pity him. I cannot."'' - [[Delial Grimsong]]<br />
*''"Insanity might have had a hold of him in the distant past, but even then, he saw what I couldn't. What... clairvoyance!"'' - [[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]<br />
*''"I blame Askier."'' - [[Osric Melkire]]<br />
*''"Grab this box, bring it back to Ul'dah," he said... Askier started this rock rolling and it has not quit! I'll never forget the change that he brought out of me, he's helped me become more than I ever thought I could be. For this, I will always be grateful. Dinner? What about dinner? Oh... Sorry I don't kiss and tell.~"'' - [[Kanaria Galanodel]]<br />
*''"He has suffered for one of my masters before, and he shall do so again in time."'' - [[Jin'li Epinoch]]<br />
*''"Askier.... Askier.... Askier... He's lied to me. Used me. Betrayed me. In return I did the same to him. Or so he thought. I did what I had to do to save his life. Not that he deserved it. If the courts decided he would be executed I would have offered my axe to do it."'' - [[Grieving Hound]]<br />
*''"Ever since I've heard of this guy trying to invade Ul'dah, the things following it haven't been good. He brought his baggage with him and it has been nothing but one event after another that have put lives of those he calls friends in danger. Call me unfair all you want, I'm pinning all this shite that has happened thus far on this guy, and I don't see how his -friends- can't see that."'' - [[Sizha'to Chalahko]]<br />
*''"Aye, he has done me wrong. But when I asked him not to die, he promised me he would live, even when death was the easier choice. He has suffered enough in my eyes."'' - [[Roen Deneith]]<br />
*''"Squawk!"'' - [[Drumstick]]<br />
*''"Is closest and dearest friend. Vorry about him because alvays is getting hurt. Hope can alvays be there to put back together. Is nothing that vould not do for him."'' - [[Alexei Volkov]]<br />
*''"He's too trusting, something I didn't even think was possible for a Garlean. It's a shame it keeps biting him in the ass... though I suppose I've had my part in that as well."'' - [[Natalie Mcbeef]]<br />
*''"He's a good sand moogle .. aside from that I'll have to let you know once I get to know him better.."'' - [[Leilani Belle]]<br />
*''The Mergrey guy? I think I met him once.. he seemed kind of skittish, and like he needed some friends!"'' - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
*''"I owe him. More than I can tell you." '' - [[Warren Castille]]<br />
*''"I do not appreciate how his little 'toys' keep getting where they do not belong."'' - [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
*''"He smells... Odd. However, he did get me out of a bad situation, so I am in his debt. I also find myself curious about him; I may be seeing him again."'' - [[Kiht Jakkya]]<br />
*''"I am happy he joined us, I really am. Part of me regrets it though. Before, despite the situation we were in, I was able to be myself with him. It was the closest thing to a friend I've had in a long time, a friend that knew the real me. Now our rank in the unit blocks that, I regret that greatly."'' - [[Erik Mynhier]] <br />
*''"I think I've broken something between us, but I'll never not consider him another brother to me. Askier has been a lot of things to me, charmer, enemy, friend and now finally family. It kills me to see him broken and I only wish that I could fix him. But singing won't fix him this time, hopefully someday he can accept my apologies."'' - [[Siha Xinkei]]<br />
*''"The man is dead and gone. Unless his ghost begins leaving me presents, I'd rather leave him buried in the past."'' - [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
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Askier was born in the Garlean Empire to Ven'li and a female he knows nothing about. His mother stuck around long enough to birth him and recover before leaving Askier with his father. Ven'li was stationed in an open plan and was responsible for taming chocobos. Ven'li was a distant father and Askier only remembers him from his smell of booze. Askier's sister, Saravena, was born five years after he was to another female. Askier's father was killed when Askier was six. Askier was sent to live with his father's brother, who was a woodcutter near a river.<br />
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<div style="font-family: cambria; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0 0 15px 0;">''Life in the Garlean Lumber Camp''</div><br />
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For the next 10 years, Askier and Saravena lived relatively uneventful lives. They helped their uncle deforest large swathes of the land to send the lumber down river for the Garlean war machine and learned simple schooling from travelling scholars. <br />
<br>This simple life was violently interrupted when a group of anti-imperial soldiers assaulted the camp and burned many of the workes and the woods in an attempt to hurt the lumber supply to the Garlean military. Askier and Saravena escaped but their uncle was lost in the flames. <br />
<br>Lost, the pair eventually reached a city. There starving, and forced with some unpleasant options, Askier enlisted to serve the army to earn money for his little sister to eat.<br />
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Askier would spend the next four years being bounced around from one tour of duty to the next. During that time, he took to learning about magitek and started messing around with spare parts he stole. He discovered he was rather good with making random parts work together and his tinkering eventually caught the eye of an officer in the engineering branch. The officer had Askier transferred to his unit and Askier quickly excelled in his new job, causing a good amount of interest amongst the military brass when it came to new explosive devices. One such device of Askier's was loaded aboard a Garlean airship and was planned on being us the day of the Calamity, destroying his device before it could be detonated.<br><br />
At seeing the immense power of the primal that day, Askier deserted his post, concerned only with keeping his sister safe. He returned home and fled with her south till they came to Eorzea, where they lived as traveling mercenaries for three years.<br />
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Life as a freelance mercenary was good for Askier and Saravena. They travelled and used their coin to live well. Askier began drinking more and more heavily during this time, much to the concern of his sister, who was unable to stop him. Askier used the money he made to keep his sister well taken care off as he spent the left over research what few books he could afford, trying to better himself.<br><br />
Askier also tried to put his past behind him, and, while he still continued to study bomb making with the few books he could find written about Magitek, it was simply for academic reasons.<br><br />
He was enjoying his life and considered himself extremely lucky.<br />
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But the good luck ran out. Askier was recognized by a Garlean spy near Ul'dah and, after tailing Askier, came up with a plan. He forces Askier to build another bomb, in Ul'dah. Askier refused initially but the agent took Askier's sister hostage and made the demand: "Destroy Ul'dah or she dies". Askier gave in immediately for his sister and has been working on building his bomb for over a year and a half, shipping in the needed parts slowly and piece by piece to avoid attention.<br />
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<div style="font-family: cambria; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0 0 15px 0;">''Saga of the Wind Swept Sands''</div><br />
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((Askier's IC summary of ''Saga of the Wind Swept Sands''))<br><br><br />
To whomever finds this, This may be my last time sitting down to write, and I will be considering this as my last testament. The purpose of this testament is to chronicle the past two years, and, more specifically, the past few weeks that have led to me sitting in this cell.<br><br><br />
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I begin when Saravena was taken, as that was the catalyst for all of this. Saravena and I had been wandering and working as mercenaries for the three years after my desertion from the Empire following the calamity. <br />
It was a good life. However, my drunkenness proved our undoing. Like my father, the drink is my vice and I was drunk and loud too often back then. A servant of my former captain during my years in service to the Empire, hence forth referred to as “my employer”, recognized me. I do not know how long they followed after us, or planned, but they struck without warning. Saravena found a knife to her throat and I with a choice many say should have been harder to make than I found it to be. I agreed to save Saravena’s life by destroying Ul’dah with a bomb of my own creation.<br><br><br />
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For the next two years, I moved in secret, slowing shipping in my needed parts a few at a time to keep myself from drawing unwanted attention to myself. I joined the Harbingers of Dawn during this time, hoping to find companionship to distract my mind from what I was doing. Although I found most inside the Free Company to be as full of schemes as I, I did find a few genuine companions, though only one I felt comfortable telling everything to, which I did. Hound, I know you cannot read and I apologize for lying to you about me not being able to do so for so long, but if this should ever be read aloud to you, know you are more than a friend, you are family.<br><br><br />
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Hound hinted I should stop and try to find another way, but I dismissed her. What could the two of us do against “my employers” shadows? I was afraid and continued on, though I regret now not heeding her.<br><br><br />
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I was allowed to see my sister during these two years on rare occasions. Always at a location “my employer’s” slave, Jin’li, picked, and only for a few moments. I began to grow impatient, wanting her back.I started making ripples in my haste. <br />
Ripples Erik Mynhier began to detect. I realized this and grew angry. I was too close. So I made a move that, in hindsight, saved both Saravena and all of Ul’dah: I confronted Erik.<br><br><br />
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Erik, should you see this, know that I have always judged a leader by how his enemies view him and his men revere him. 'A friend to all' is the title I bestow upon you. I came to you, trying to trick you into playing this game by my rules, to bend you to my will. But even then you showed me respect as I revealed half-truths to you. I should have realized then, when you let me walk away, that you had already won. You had already placed your prize pieces upon the board,<br><br><br />
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Kahn'a Od'hilkas and Osric Melkire.<br><br><br />
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Erik, I don’t know how many moves ahead of me you were or how you intercepted Jin’li’s letter to me, but you played it all so well. There I stood, in Vesper Bay, waiting for the shipping manifest from Jin’li that would reveal where I was to find the final three parts for my device. I recall how my allies and Delial Grimsong… I do not call Delial an ally because she is something more, a schemer as great as myself and as close a friend as one can have with such a dangerous creature. She was using me to help her own ends as much as she aided me out of a kindred bond to save our siblings. I have digressed.<br><br><br />
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There we stood, with the manifest in hand, my eyes reading over it greedily, when Kahn’a and his allies attacked us. Looking back, I realize just how far Kahn’a has come since Vesper Bay. Back then he was just a scared kit while now he… during Vesper Bay, he was no real threat. The only reason I lost the manifest was a result of the hyur the woman, Daphine, smashing my eye with her book and Osric attacking my flank while I recoiled in pain. Osric certainly would have captured me and ended it all then and there had my chocobo, Drumstick, not come to my aid.<br><br><br />
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After Vesper Bay, I nursed my wounds in secret. Delial did what she could for me, but my eye never healed properly, and even now, bright light causes it to weep blood profusely. I wanted revenge and so I hunted for it during the week until my last three parts would arrive. I found Kahn’a in an alley and thrashed him violently, hoping that my assault would stop Kahn’a for good. Instead, my violence caught the eye of my Harbinger of Dawn superior, S’honji, and his friend at the time, Kanaria Galanodel. Eager for more guards to help me recover my packages, I lied to them both, pleading for help recovering my shipments for “my employer” saying they were harmless artifacts. S’honji immediately mistrusted me, but Kanaria seemed to be eager to help a man in need. <br><br><br />
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My allies gathered at the “Coffin and Coffer”, being Delial, Hound, Siha, Kanaria, and S’honji. Everything should have been easy. We split into two parties. Delial, Kanaria and Shonji went to The Silver Bazaar. Hound, Siha, and I went to Crescent Cove.<br><br><br />
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But Hound betrayed me.<br><br><br />
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Just as I had recovered my second part and planned to kidnap Siha, Kahn’a arrived. Hound then stepped forward and raised her axe against me. Outnumbered four-to-one, I was forced to swim for it with my part. Wet and half-naked, I rendezvoused back in Ul’dah with Delial’s team where we secured the two parts we had recovered and then proceeded to location number three, the graveyard near Camp Drybone. Osric,Hound, Siha, Kahn'a, Daphine, and Jana were waiting for us. After a stand-off, we came to blows, though it was my party that was forced to yield, all of us bloodied and beaten, save Kanaria, who proved to be a more dangerous combatant then I had ever expected,certainly more than S’honji, who fell to Osric’s blows swiftly. I broke Osric’s knee before fleeing on Drumstick once more, a battered Delial thrown unceremoniously across my saddle.<br />
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That night, I finished the bomb, even without the third part. As my lethal creation hummed intolife and the sinister glow burned into my eye, I will admit I felt pride at all I had accomplished. I had almost, single-handedly, done the impossible, something the might of the entire Imperial military had not been able to do: I had Ul’dah by the throat. In that moment, I was akin to Bahamut, a force of sheer destruction unable to be stopped. The timer on my bomb was ticking and would detonate in one week.<br><br><br />
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Then my heart sank and my stomach twisted into knots as I realized, without a shred of doubt, I didn’t want to go through with my plan. The reality of what setting the device off would do, and what would happen to Saravena if I didn't let it go off, slammed into me. Depressed and confused, I started to drown my emotions in alcohol.<br><br><br />
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For the next week, a war raged inside my mind, part of me playing the demon. I encountered Kahn’a in the streets of Ul’dah and my companion Raven and I tormented him, trying to break him of his will to fight. But I saw in his eyes he wasn’t afraid anymore. He was fighting back and I felt fear. I began to grow confused, and in my confusion, I acted, proceeding in an action that had repercussions in my mind and added fuel to my doubt. I might have even killed Kahn’a at that moment had Kanaria not intervened. I left, my mind wrapped in the fog of doubt and no amount of fiery liquor could burn the fog away.<br><br><br />
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My conscious rose up in me, begging me to seek help. But from who? Hound had betrayed me and it would be some time till we mended our relationship. I thought I was alone again.<br><br><br />
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I wasn’t. I know now that Kanaria was working with Kahn’a, but she found me sitting on some crates and managed to wring the truth of my goals and who I was from my lips without a bit of force. I was so desperate and wrecked by guilt I needed to confess. Kanaria’s response amazed me. She did not shun me, but offered to help me to the bitter end. I left her, still confused but with the realization I wasn’t alone. I wanted to see Kanaria again, to talk to someone. She used this desire to break down my defences and convinced me to meet with Kahn’a and Osric. During the meeting, I gave them a copy of the book I had written on explosive Magitek as a token of good will. In return, Osric offered a plan:<br />
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Ask "my employer” to let me see my sister one last time, but instead of me going, he would and free my sister while I waited with my bomb, swearing to disarm it the moment Saravena was safe.<br><br><br />
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That night, after the meeting, as I drank by the light of my bomb, I smiled. I remember it. For the first time in a long time, I saw a light at the end of this tunnel and it wasn’t a light of destruction.<br><br><br />
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But the truce nearly failed.<br><br><br />
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I had gathered my allies and Delial, still not entirely trusting Kahn’a and Osric. Kahn’a arrived with his troops and my mind immediately took it as betrayal but I waited. I was willing to humor them as they looked on at my bomb with terror. But then I heard Kahn’a say the words that broke my will that night. He looked straight at me and uttered: “Saravena is dead, Askier.”<br><br><br />
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My mind snapped, I started dancing around, cackling, wanting to kill everyone and everything, wanting to set off the bomb, and I know I would have, had Kanaria not held me back. My allies and Delial refused to fight, they heard Kahn’a as he tried to explain Saravena was, in fact, still alive; that Osric had saved her after all. In my grief I failed to hear, and I was shot by Kahn’a’s arrow. After that, I remember very little as Daphine drugged me. But I know the bomb was disarmed and I was taken to this cell, where I have resided this past week, thinking.<br><br><br />
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I was visited later by Kanaria and Kahn’a, who brought in an unconscious Saravena and placed her in my arms. Osric had kept up his end of the bargain, though they had almost lost her. I confess I wept for hours, both relieved that she was safe again after two years and ashamed for nearly breaking my end of the truce.<br><br><br />
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But Jin’li isn’t done with me it seems. He still lives and conspires for “my employer.” If I ever see that runt again, I’ll sink my teeth into his throat and tear it out. Kahn’a and Osric tell me that Kahn’a is being forced to play a game for“my employer” much like the one I was forced to, though this time, it is not Ul’dah he wants destroyed, it is me for failing him and letting Osric make a fool out of him. <br><br><br />
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I feel no hatred for Osric, Kanaria, or Kahn’a. Rather I view them as family. They simply tried to keep what they cared for safe and they were willing to help out a total stranger and his sister while doing so. How could I ever judge someone for that? Kahn’a especially has gone from my greatest foe to something I find myself surprised by. Raven, Kanaria, Osric, Hound, Kahn’a, Vali, even you Delial, I owe you all a debt I can never repay but will try.<br><br><br />
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I have one last scheme to play. One, that if all goes well, will free me forever from this madman, though the price will by high for some near to me, but they have agreed and once again I am left in awe of their selflessness. I will stand trial soon and accept my punishment, be it acceptable to me. S’honji plans to convict me and execute me, but I have no plan on dying. Not until I return “my employer” for his years of kindness.<br><br><br />
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In conclusion, I did not write this for pity or forgiveness. In truth, part of me will always be proud of what I have accomplished, though I am grateful that I never had to set off my device. No, I write this so that, no matter how history remembers me, there will always be a record from my own pen that proves that I am nothing more than a simple Garlean Miqo'te, whom was fallible, foolish, and devoted to those he loves.<br><br><br />
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Askier Mergrey.<br />
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<div style="font-family: cambria, arial, verdana; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0 0 15px 0;">''Trial by Gunblade Fire''</div><br />
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Askier went to trial for his crimes during the "Saga of the Wind Swept" but he went to live and be free, not suffer S'honji's punishment. <br />
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Kahn'a was confronted by Jin'li and forced to play the very game Askier had been. This time, however, Askier was the target, and those Kahn'a cared about most were the hostages. Kahn'a came to Osric and Kanaria and told them, and the three worked out a way to trick Jin'li and free Askier from Jin'li's master. They would fake Askier's death in front of everyone. Askier was asked to trust Kahn'a to shoot at hi with the gunblade Jin'li had given him. Askier, seeing the young male forced to make the same type of choice he was and realizing the risk Kahn'a was taking to spare his life, agreed without hesitation, having come to trust Kahn'a, Kanaria, and Osric completely. The only other person who was to know was Saravena. During the trial, Askier stood mostly silent, letting those who would speak for him do so. They added to the plan. Then Askier stepped forward, giving Kahn'a a shot he couldn't miss. The other male took it and hit the metal covering they had slipped under Askier's shirt. Askier flew backwards into Osric, who pinched a set of nerves, sending Askier into a state of near death. To add to the effect, Askier bit a whole in his tongue to let blood ooze out. Osric rushed Askier away and revived him, though the bruising from the shot forced Askier to limp. Osric escorted Askier to an airship and sent him to Limsa. Askier, in immense pain, passed out aboard the ship, a free man for the first time in years.</p><br />
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<div style="font-family: cambria, arial, verdana; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0 0 15px 0;">''Life After Death''</div><br />
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Askier arrived in Limsa and kept a low profile. But Adin and Jin'li were no fools. They hunted Askier down and shot Askier off a cliff after tricking Osric into revealing Askier was alive. Askier fell from the cliff and saw the starry heavens and during that moment, a mark was burned onto the back of his neck before he slammed into the ocean and lost consciousness for several days as Osric's siblings saved him and took him to Lady Grace for healing. During that time, Osric, Kahn'a, and Kanaria hunted down Adin and Jin'li and killed them both. When Askier awoke, his ruined eye was fixed by Lady Grace's healer and his wounds as well. He rejoiced when he learned he was a truly free Miqo'te. He returned to Ul'dah, where he encountered Adin's replacement, Rema, briefly as she told him she was calling off the attacks on Ul'dah for a time. Askier now calls Ul'dah his home and was looking to relax.</p><br />
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<div style="font-family: cambria, arial, verdana; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0 0 15px 0;">''Slipping into old ways''</div><br />
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But that was not to last. Askier encountered the massive Roe Itarliht Syhrkoensyn, who mentioned the mark on Askier's neck and explained they were both part of a small collection of similar fellows with similar marks. Askier has agreed to help his new allies discover the purpose of the marks. But Itar was not done with Askier. Itar informed Askier there were several old allies of Askier's in need of aid and Askier offered to help without hesitation, even if doing so might reawaken his negative image amongst certain people.<br><br />
Meanwhile, Askier was contacted to identify the explosive used on Lady Grace's ship. Askier agreed and determined the device but was accused of setting it himself and snapped angrily, viewing the cheap explosive beneath him. Askier has sworn to prove to Lady Grace how talented his skills are one way or the other.<br />
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<div style="font-family: cambria, arial, verdana; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0 0 15px 0;">''Time as a Terrible Kidnapper and Torture and Freedom''</div><br />
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Askier worked odds jobs for awhile, growing bored and listless, wanting the action he had come to enjoy, almost crave like a drug, during the past five years. Osric kept telling him to stay out of trouble, but the problem was, Askier wanted trouble, wanted the trill of being at the edge. And Askier finally got his chance and he pounced on it.<br><br />
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Askier was approached by a member of the Brass Blades to abduct Roen Deneith and detain her long enough to draw out a wanted fugitive so the fugitive could be killed. Askier pretended to take the job for the massive amount of gil he was promised, but, in truth, Askier really just wanted the job to make him feel alive.<br><br />
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Askier had planned to take his time organizing and setting up a proper job, but while Askier was trying to recruit the first of his hired muscle, Itar, Roen walked up to them and the pair of males tricked her, hit her over the head with a shovel, drugged her, and rode north to Coerthas to hide.<br><br />
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Askier had planned on the kidnapping being a rather pleasant affair, even going so far as to purchase whiskey and books for Roen to pass the time. But Crim had other ideas. The Roe proved merciless in his actions, forcing Roen to engage in acts that borderlined on torture, acts that left Askier uncomfortable. Askier attempted to repair the damage done by Crim by offering aid to Roen's brother but Crim snapped and took to punishing Roen. Askier reached his limit, furious at the way Crim was treating the Hyur female and threw a bottle at Crim's head. Crim turned on the miqo'te and the two males fought, parts of the house being blown to bits by explosives.<br><br />
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The fight ended with Crim, Roen, and Askier outside the house in the whirling snows, Crim pressing a sword to the female's throat, swearing to kill her if Askier did no drop his explosives. Askier had his mount, Drumstick, flee to act as message to anyone who would look for him before he took out a linkpearl from his ear and removed all but one explosive from his person. Askier then pulled the pin on the last explosive and blew his left arm off to the shoulder, doing so for several reasons. Crim was forced to abandon the building and took a wagon loaded with Askier and Roen south where they stole a boat.<br><br />
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The three sailed for a couple weeks, during that time Askier was violently tortured, an experience he will never forget. Askier and Roen were rescued and Crim slain during an exchange on the docks of Crescent Cove. Askier was healed over an extended period of time, though his mind is still suffering as he tries to come to terms with what happened to him.<br />
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<div style="font-family: cambria, arial, verdana; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0 0 15px 0;">''Joining the Red Wings''</div><br />
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Following Askier's release, Kahn'a offered Askier a chance to keep himself busy by joining the Red Wings. Askier agreed to do so, so desperate to find a means of work to keep his brain off the memories of the boat.<br><br />
During the past months Askier has been slowly recovering mentally and has generally regained full, functional mental control over his mind.</p><br />
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<div style="font-family: cambria, arial, verdana; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0 0 15px 0;">''Blood on the Sands''</div><br />
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However, Askier's recovery coincided with the return of Jin'li and his revenge upon the city of Ul'dah. Askier watched, almost helplessly, as his "family" was ensnared in Jin'li's plots and plans and he saw Osric forced to turn on the city he loved. Feeling powerless, the half-crazed miqo'te formed a plan to slip into an Imperial Castrum to steal a special tool he needed to disarm Jin'li's Magitek collars and free his family. The plan was a success thanks to his allies and he disarmed the collars and removed Jin'li's grip over Ul'dah. He also stole a Magitek arm from the Castrum.<br><br />
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With Jin'li's death, however, all was not well. Askier learned two things. First, Jin'li had been his half brother and feels forever tainted by that knowledge. Second, he received a letter Jin'li had desired sent to his former fiancée, Ashwynn Adonis, a woman he had not seen in 5 years and daughter to Adin Adonis.<br />
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<div style="font-family: cambria, arial, verdana; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0 0 15px 0;">''A New Arm, a rekindled love, and a new outlook on life''</div><br />
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In the following weeks after Jin'li's death, Askier became incredibly close to his friend Alexei Volkov, confiding in the hyur a great deal and seeking his advice about how to proceed with his life. It was Alexei who attached the mechanical arm to Askier's body and he continues to tweak it and check in on Askier's physical and mental health.<br><br />
Askier was there for Alexei when his own mental conditioning began to decay and Askier has promised the Hyur he will help him however he can.<br><br />
Meanwhile, his former fiancée, Ashwynn Adonis, was run off from the Empire, her father's dead enemies nipping at her heels. The female was forced to flee and encountered Alexei by chance while looking for Askier. Askier went to her, confused, scared and wanting to see her after so long apart.<br><br />
Their initial encounter was far from pleasent. Both blamed one another for the separation and five years of confused emotions tore into one another. ASkier almost stormed out. But couldn't make himself. At last they agreed to see what would happen now that she was here and in need of a safe place.<br><br />
Since then, Askier's dormant affections for the female of come burning out and he is eagerly spending as much time with her as possible when able. The female is a bit distant at times but seems to be reciprocating the emotions and they have resumed sharing the same bed.<br><br />
Ashwynn recently learned of the horrors committed by her father, and his servant,, Jin'li. She had been blissfully separated from her father's dark ambitions and, while hurt by the news she didn't know her father entirely, bears no ill will towards Askier or the others for his death.<br></p><br />
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<div style="font-family: cambria, arial, verdana; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0 0 15px 0;">''Marriage and Death''</div><br />
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But it was not to last. Askier was still haunted by his mental demons and it began to cause him to recluse, drawing deeper and deeper into himself. Eventually a mission, one Askier lead, resulted in the death of Alexei Volkov. Destroyed by his dear friend's death, Askier began pushing everyone but Ashwynn away. he became bitter and hurtful. And violent. Hurting several friends a few times. <br />
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Eventually he and Ashwynn left. Askier and Ashwynn married alone and went to start a new life away from all the problems of their past.<br />
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But the past would not leave Askier alone. Jin'li, somehow, returned, from beyond the gates of death itself. And the insane miqo'te killed Ashwynn before Askier's very eyes. In anger, Askier used a grenade to blast himself, Jin'li, and the corpse of his bride into the afterlife, leaving only a mechanical arm behind.<br />
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====<div style="font-family: segoe ui semibold;font-size: 9pt; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2pt; border-top: 1px solid black;">Music I rp Askier with:</div>====<br />
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTuhuon1j6U Voltaire - When You're Evil]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F90Cw4l-8NY&feature=kp Bastille - Pompeii]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzir1B43I3E&feature=kp Freedom Call - Warriors]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2H4l9RpkwM&feature=kp Linkin Park - Breaking the Habit]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK9qfVQ4Z04&feature=kp Within Temptation - Angels]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL4mywCOJXA Grounds for Divorce - Elbow]<br />
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGnmuBOmL5I Otto Waalkes - Grund zum feiern]<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Anelia Sadowyn<br />
| image = Ffxiv 09222014 011232-2.png<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| caption = ''' "I will see to it that this world's evil will be purged by my blade." '''<br />
| title = Anelia of Azure Falcon, Twin Blade of Halone, Carteneau's Grim Reaper<br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Midlander<br />
| stat_1 = Religion<br />
| stat_1_value = [[Halone, the Fury]]<br />
| stat_2 = Age<br />
| stat_2_value = 23<br />
| stat_3 = Nameday<br />
| stat_3_value = 28th Sun of the 1st Astral Moon<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight <br />
| stat_4_value = 5 ft 6 inches<br />
| stat_5 = Occupations<br />
| stat_5_value = Ex-Sultansworn, Baker, Apothecarian<br />
| stat_6 = Server<br />
| stat_6_value = Balmung<br />
| stat_7 = Command Unit<br />
| stat_7_value = Phantom Vanguard (172nd Platoon Enforcement, Investigation, Interrogation and Prosecution Squad)<br />
}} <br />
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'''Anelia Sadowyn (アネリア.サドイン)''' is a former elite Sultansworn paladin who was well recognized among her leagues and Ul'dahn military divisions. She is a war veteran of Carteneau at a very young age, defeating hundreds of Garleans alone - where she has attained the title known as "Twin Blade of Halone" due to her relentless and resilient battle skills shown out in the battlefield like a goddess. Even afterwards, her battle skills are still recognized by others in Ul'dah, and some others in Eorzea.<br />
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During her younger age, she always wanted to be a knight but due to the fall of her former town - she lost her parents and became an orphan with her siblings in Ul'dah. Anelia was adopted by an aristocrat family and was able to enlist in specialized Sultansworn task force program known as Scryed Scars. Due to many recruits in the squad, she was forced to be stationed in Coerthas Highlands and endure for more than two weeks without any foods, or weapons. Among the eighteen survivors out of fifty, Anelia was one of those survivors gaining survival instincts. Anelia's heroic efforts in Ul'dah became recognized once she graduated from being an initiate, and after Carteneau.<br />
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#2460ba;font-size:14px;color:#1e1400;"><b>Character</b></div>==<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Given Name:''' '''''Anelia Sadowyn''''' <br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Alias:''' '''''Marila Averlyn''''' - '''(マリーラ.アベリーン)'''<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Nicknames:''' Twin Blades of Halone, Azure Falcon, Grim Reaper of Carteneau (to Garleans)<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Current Residence:''' Ul'dah<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Marital Status:''' Single<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Sexuality:''' Heterosexual<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Religion:''' Halone<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#ffc63c;font-size:14px;color:#1e1400;">Appearance</div>===<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Body:''' - Anelia's body is very muscly to her abs due to her constant training and her experiences in battlefield. She has small parts of scars around her body, but barely being seen. From any scars she has attained from her opponents, she took care of her body and face very carefully.<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Face:''' - Anelia had a scar during her time as Marila Averlyn across her face. The injury was caused when she was fighting against Sahagins and then washed up by Kraken's attack in the Vylbrand sea. However with the aid of Ellaria Althene and her medicines, she has closed up the scar and is not able to be seen by others.<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Hair:''' - Anelia is a blonde hair, but she used to dye brown hair or sometimes red hair before. She changed her hair back to blonde because she felt that natural hair color was really the best way. <br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Fashion:''' - Anelia's fashion is quite complicated. She rarely wears dresses, but prefers to wear pants and more formal type of clothing. She also seems to wear her Gallant armor outside of her estate a lot. <br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Voice:''' Kawasumi Ayako - (Saber [Fate/Stay Night], Atoli [.hack//G.U.], Yuriko Aoki [Bakuman])<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Demeanor:''' Anelia is very modest to someone who she is talking to, in the most polite way if possible. She bows courteously when she meets someone for the first time, and introduces herself. She was taught to have an etiquette since she was a kid and also when she was adopted into a noble family. Due to her being in a noble knight family before she became an orphan, she was easily adapted into an aristocrat family. Anelia is never selfish, and she tries her best to sacrifice herself for others. Despite her tone of being cold or ruthless sometimes, her ideals and purposes were never originally meant to hurt anyone. No matter how people may call her hypocrite or idealist, Anelia hopes that her dreams of peace utopia will come someday. Anelia despises criminals, smugglers, villains, cultists and Garlemald. Even if someone maybe a vigilante, Anelia looks down upon such behaviors. <br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Quirks:''' Despite Anelia wearing armors, she is into wearing male types of clothings, and baking goods. Anelia loves pineapple related drinks, and also into eating a lot. Due to her quick metabolism and her constant moving and training, she ends up eating a lot. <br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Intelligence:''' Anelia's judgement is very sharp, mainly because she was trained under Scryed Scars to become a perfect soldier, and Anelia's strategic intelligence matches near to Ellaria Althene because Ellaria was her mentor in education.<br><br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Style''': <br />
: <font style="color:#2460ba;" size="3">■</font> '''Speed and Dexterity''' - To Anelia's ideal of combat, she feels that one wrong move can result to death after the experiences she faced in Carteneau. She prefers to use her movement and attack speed to excel over heavy armors. It is rare when she wears heavy armor, and that is when she has to fight against giant creatures that cannot easily handled by speed and dexterity. Anelia's strategy is dodging and attack speed more than her strength.<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Specialization''': <br />
: <font style="color:#2460ba;" size="3">■</font> '''Twin Blade''' - Anelia specializes in two blades in combat. Even though she is still talented in combats with a sword and a shield, she prefers to use twin blade. Her first time to use dual swords was the time during the battle of Carteneau, where she had no other choice to use them when her shield was destroyed. <br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Strengths''': <br />
: <font style="color:#2460ba;" size="3">■</font> '''Endurance''' - Due to many years of combats and experiences in front line battles, Anelia has a great enough stamina and endurance to withstand against regular attacks. But regardless, she also has good enough strength to carry heavy boulders or even throw a male Roedagyn but not as easily as other male genders, Highlanders or even Roedagyns.<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> '''Weaknesses''': <br />
: <font style="color:#2460ba;" size="3">■</font> '''Aether Magic''' - Anelia has no real skills in Aether, or rather she was always bad at it since she was a kid while her siblings were fine. Anelia nearly failed her Sultansworn trial when she was an initiate due to her lack of aether abilities, but Tyraneus Jagen, who is Anelia's foster father has helped her to get into the league through political bribery among ones he can trust.<br />
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: <font style="color:#2460ba;" size="3">■</font> '''Gallant: Azure Falcon''' - A specialized light armor type designed for Anelia within Sultansworn leagues. It is usually her normal garb to fight against her opponents and when she walks around in Ul'dah to represent her position as a Sultansworn. Ever since she left, she uses it in regular combat as a paladin representative garb. - The color is Rhotano Blue chest armor with ink blue gauntlet and greaves.<br />
: <font style="color:#2460ba;" size="3">■</font> '''Valor: Aquarian''' - A heavy armored garb that is mostly distributed for free paladins and front line Sultansworns to protect their comrades. The armor is not exceptionally made for agile types. Anelia only wears them when she has to fight against heavily armed opponents.<br />
: <font style="color:#2460ba;" size="3">■</font> '''Cavalry: Essea''' - An armor exceptionally made for heavy climates such as cold snowy areas, or even hot desert areas. The armor does not get rusts since it is majorly made with hard thick Adamantoise shells and leathers. Armor is lightly made.<br />
: <font style="color:#2460ba;" size="3">■</font> '''Protector: Angelus''' - A chain mail with lightly plated armor solely made for agile type. The downside is that the plates are light with chain mails inside. The armor is technically made to be flexible for Anelia to move around.<br />
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#2460ba;font-size:14px;color:#1e1400;"><b>Tendencies</b></div>==<br />
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: <font style="color:#267df3;" size="3">■</font> Pineapple Juice<br />
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: <font style="color:#d7b21e;" size="3">■</font> Cultists, Criminals, Garlean Empire<br />
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: <font style="color:#6596d9;" size="3">■</font> Cooking - Due to Ellaria Althene's influence<br />
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: <font style="color:#ffde00;" size="3">■</font> '''Favourite Food/Drink:''' Pineapple Juice, Aldgoat Steak<br />
: <font style="color:#ffde00;" size="3">■</font> '''Favourite Creatures:''' Chocobos<br />
: <font style="color:#ffde00;" size="3">■</font> '''Least Favourite Food:''' None so far<br />
: <font style="color:#ffde00;" size="3">■</font> '''Least Favourite Creature:''' Ahrimans<br />
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#2460ba;font-size:14px;color:#1e1400;"><b>Relationships</b></div>==<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">■</font> '''Fiore Sadowyn''' '''[Deceased]''' - Younger sister of Anelia, Fiore used to reside in Gridania as a cleric, and researcher for all disease and ailments that may occur around Eorzea. Anelia and Fiore love each other as sisters, however Fiore sometimes fear that Anelia will someday become warmongering paladin once again in the future. During the void plague outbreak that has happened in small encampment near Western Thanalan, Fiore has been called by the monetarists secretly from Anelia to cure the victims from the plague. When Fiore found the cure, she was kidnapped by a cultist who was behind the plague outbreak. The cultist stabed Fiore while Anelia and two other Sultansworn trial members '''Kage Kiryuu''' and '''Lambert Arkwright''' were trying to encounter him. Fiore died due to loss of blood, but her name was honored among Ul'dah due to her success in finding a cure from the plague. As for Anelia, she was traumatized by losing her sister, so she temporarily removed herself from Sultansworns by residing in her clinic at the Mist. Anelia finally moved on after accepting that she had to move on. Anelia frequently visits Fiore's grave at the Eastern Thanalan.<br />
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">■</font> '''Aurenn Sadowyn/Renn Taelwyck''' '''[Deceased]''' - Younger brother of Anelia, and also survivor of Carteneau and Scryed Scars trials. Anelia and Aurenn had cared about each other until Aurenn has sold himself to Ascians to completely wipe and end Scryed Scars squad in the end. Aurenn turned into voidsent and Anelia finished him off with her hands. Aurenn died by falling off the cliffs, near the western shore edge of Mor Dhona. Supposedly, there has been small hint of confirmation that Aurenn was reincarnated as ''Renn Taelwyck'', who is currently a worker with forgotten memories in Limsa Lominsa. When Anelia encounters Renn while residing in Mist, Renn had severe headaches trying to remember who he was. However it did not happen. Renn realized that he had his skills with sword and assisted '''Mizuho Mitarashi''' and Anelia from pushing the Sahagins back in Western La Noscea. Due to lack of reinforcements and consistent invasion, Renn remembered his true self while rallying Anelia to be back on her feet. They both reunite, but Renn realizes that Anelia still had grudge from the previous incident. As soon as they reach the Sahagin commander, the strength of the enemy was too strong due to the will of Leviathan and it's tempered power. As soon as Anelia was about to be in peril, Renn sacrifices himself by taking the spear thrust through his chest, and held the Sahagin commander from moving. Anelia took the chance and defeated the commander. Renn who was about to die, accepts that it was his fault for Anelia to suffer and he asks her to move on from losing Fiore. Anelia accepts and forgives Renn as he closed his eyes.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#267df3;font-size:14px;color:#1e1400;">Player Character Standings</div>===<br />
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:''Please note: The below list constantly changes. Character names will appear on the list if Deirdre has some regard of them, and they may move in categories. If Deirdre does not think much of a character or has forgotten they existed, the character's name will be removed from the list.''<br><br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri]]:''' Bartolomeo was originally Anelia's subordinate while was under her free company known as Arcadeus. Anelia finds him to be an admiring young fellow with full of pride in his knighthood. She is always concerned about him unable to find his true path, but she wishes for his safety if required. <br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Coatleque Crofte]]:''' When Anelia first met Coatleque while under the disguise as Marila Averlyn, she found the young Highlander to be steadfast Sultansworn who is not bent by the corruption of Ul'dah. Anelia is well aware that Crofte questions her authorities as a captain and her ideals, but she respects Crofte and admires her loyalty. Anelia someday wishes Crofte to be the next successor to become the high rank by leading new Sultansworns and become a symbol as a paladin and the protector of Ul'dah.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Siha Xinkei]]:''' Anelia finds this Miqo'te to be like a sister to her, even if the other doesn't see her that way. Anelia took Siha as a member of Arcadeus, and looked over her healing skills to support her subordinates. Siha sometimes found Anelia to be extremist and cruel, and Anelia knew that the Miqo'te always had an issue with her authority. Knowing that Siha is a good-hearted girl looking after her only brother '''Erik Mynhier''', Anelia always respect both of them and hope to see both of their well beings. Ever since Anelia came back to Ul'dah from missing in action, Anelia met Siha once again. <br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Roen Deneith]]:''' Formerly a student of Anelia. Anelia always found Roen to be too kindhearted to be a Sultansworn, and wished that she would find a different paths as a paladin. Roen and Anelia were somewhat distant from each other because of Anelia's aggressiveness, but Anelia would be willing to help Roen at all costs like a sister. Anelia once tried to fail Roen from becoming a Sultansworn because she felt that Roen's allegiance was not with the politics, but she has given a chance to Roen to become a successful Sultansworn by passing her the second time. After coming back to Ul'dah, Roen seemed extremely distant toward Anelia and didn't seem to recognize or remember her at all. However, Anelia is still willing to wait that the young free paladin would seek for help.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Erik Mynhier]]:''' A veteran highlander was originally squire trainer to Anelia before she was dragged to Scryed Scar for more aggressive training. However, Anelia had a partial memory with this paladin until they reunited after the Calamity. While Anelia was having trouble with the politics in Ul'dah Erik has helped Anelia to change her citizenship to Limsa Lominsa temporarily to avoid desertion. However, there were several grudges and issues between Anelia and Erik, where their ideals as a paladin were always different. Anelia didn't wish for any cold blood murder or vengeance, but as time passed by - she is equally the same as Erik and her hypocrisy to hide her fate, could not be hidden. When she came back to Ul'dah, Anelia has yet to meet Erik once more. <br />
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<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Franz Renatus]]:''' Anelia only knows him briefly for being acquainted with '''Natalie Mcbeef''' and '''Coatleque Crofte''', but she finds him to be trustworthy and cooperative for Ul'dah's best interest. Anelia feels that Franz is a perfect person that seems to know everyone inside and outside of politics and locals, and wishes to gain friendly connection with the man to gain any information in Thanalans and the city.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:''' '''(Deceased)''' Despite this outgoing and laid back Sultansworn is an issue to authority behind the ranks, Anelia finds this Miqo'te to be a good asset to the team. She realizes that Natalie and she disagree in many terms, but Anelia recognizes her for getting involved in the darker side of Ul'dah than her. However, Anelia has doubt on Natalie that there is a possibility of being acquainted with monetarists because Natalie was a member of Brass Blades. Ever since Anelia has learned about Natalie's death, she has finally realized that the corruption in Ul'dah is beyond her own powers to save the city, and has decided to resign. Anelia keeps Natalie in her memory as a former friend and a comrade.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Varian Aradheim]]:''' '''(Deceased)''' Anelia's student who had many dreams to become a Sultansworn in the future. The boy was rather too idealistic for Anelia's view, and was extremely spoiled with no talents. At first Anelia had no choice to violently start his training to straighten him up. However, due to this result - this created Varian to change his attitude to become more violent and extremely aggressive. With her realizing that she should have taught him moral lessons and meditation first, she reconciles with Varian when he was about to quit from becoming a paladin. As Varian completed his training, he was killed by Aramis Rutilus trying to protect Inessa Hara.<br />
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<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Niklas Gran]]:''' '''(Deceased)''' A young knight with a vague backgrounds to Anelia's eye, and he is considered to be older than her. He claims to be that he is well skilled in combats, but eventually Anelia has proved to be stronger in terms of being a longer veteran and sword combats. Niklas one days requests Anelia to train him the ways of a paladin, and Anelia rejects him at first due to his stubborn childish behavior such as anger management, and refusing to listen to Anelia. However Anelia gave Niklas one more chance to be taught by her when Niklas apologized sincerely. When Niklas was about to be fully completing his training as a paladin, he was killed by Aramis Rutilus.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Mizuho Mitarashi]]:''' - A strange far east foreigner who has inherited Doman cultures and combat skills has been in trouble many times in Ul'dah due to her curiosities. Mizuho was arrested by Brass Blades and Sultansworns several times for illegally trespassing without knowing, but also she was arrested for beating Brass Blade guards for trying to illegally tax her. Anelia comes in to help Mizuho by asking Erik Mynhier to sign a form, which she lied to him that it was for her documents to move to Maelstrom, but in truth was really for Mizuho to be allowed to visit Ul'dah with legal documents. Mizuho finds Anelia a friend, and has been helping her by her side even during the battle against Sahagins. In matter of combat sparring between then, Mizuho has beaten Anelia several times.<br />
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<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Noire Nelsicar]]:''' - Noire Nelsicar is a half-blood daughter of Raisus van Nelsicar, who has become an orphan after the calamity. Noire watched the entire battle of Carteneau, watching Anelia brutally murder her family members and hid herself inside Ul'dah. She is now a Brass Blade officer, due to her failure in Sultansworn trials to use aether properly. Anelia finds Noire to be extremely suspicious and seems to look familiar with someone; when Noire holds the last name Nelsicar. In truth Noire is considered as a cousin of Anelia.<br />
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<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Iron Sea]]:''' - A giant Roedagyn who seemed to distrust Anelia many times when they first met, but he started to open up to her. Anelia trusts Iron in loyalty, but she considers that he is the type that will easily be betrayed by heart wherever he goes. She wishes to treat him very well like a friend, but realizes that her goals and his goals are extremely different. <br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Ramsus Galthens]] - A strange Garlean who is the leader of Aramis Rutilus, and he has shown his face before Anelia. The man claims that all Garleans know Anelia's deeds during Carteneau and the soldiers fear her. Anelia strongly distrusts the man being a Garlean, but also the fact that he has never considered of attacking her back. She believes that the man is very dangerous, and chances are that Ramsus could someday surpass the skill of her former Garlemald legatus Raisus van Nelsicar.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Aramis Rutilus]] - Currently known to be the biggest threat to Anelia. She finds this man with half Allagan power with tremendous Aether abilities is considered to be Eorzea's threat if he is not dealt with as soon as possible. Despite that this man has brutally murdered Rena Gran, Niklas Gran and Varian Aradheim, Anelia's true goal of stopping him is because he holds the blood of Allagan with dark motives. At first of their battle, Anelia was heavily beaten up and was on the verge of dying with a defeat; regardless Aramis was also heavily injured with his aether depleted down unable to fight. He retreated and challenged Anelia for a rematch, and this time Anelia gains her victory against him. He is considered to be under Ramsus Galthen's command.<br />
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#2460ba;font-size:14px;color:#1e1400;"><b>Rumours</b></div>==<br />
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: <font style="color:#fbd579;" size="3">■</font> "Very well known Sultansworn who has fought in Carteneau... how does she keep her face beautiful even after that war?" - Fellow Sultansworn<br />
: <font style="color:#fbd579;" size="3">■</font> "Sadowyn Bakery? Heard that lady Anelia is very good at baking goods." - Bismark Worker<br />
: <font style="color:#fbd579;" size="3">■</font> "Very scary lady when she faces those criminals and anyone who commits crimes in this city..." - Local Citizen<br />
: <font style="color:#fbd579;" size="3">■</font> "Slayer of hundreds in Carteneau and who defeated high ranked Garlean officers. That's the Twin Blade of Halone there." - Immortal Flame soldier.<br />
: <font style="color:#fbd579;" size="3">■</font> "Anelia is adopted from a rich aristocrat family that is affiliated with Syndicates, but she's been a problem for us. Great grudges with Monetarists" - Syndicate Monetarist monarch<br />
: <font style="color:#fbd579;" size="3">■</font> "There is only one Sultansworn or at least a paladin who wears blue related armors or outfits and that is Anelia Sadowyn. She attains the title Azure Falcon for a reason." - Momodi<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background:#c3c1bd;">Moderate Rumours ''(Moderately difficult to overhear)''</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#c3c1bd;" size="3">■</font> "Heard that she killed her own family member to save Ul'dah and for her duty. Very fearsome woman there." - Quicksand local<br />
: <font style="color:#c3c1bd;" size="3">■</font> "Serial criminals will not have any mercy from this lady." - Brass Blade soldier<br />
: <font style="color:#c3c1bd;" size="3">■</font> "A beautiful lady such as her to be in a battlefield tremendous swordsman skill is not something you hear everyday." - Ul'dah local<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background:#62a2f9;">Rare Rumours ''(Very difficult or rarely overheard)''</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#62a2f9;" size="3">■</font> "Anelia has a highest grudge in Ul'dahn system, and tries to challenge Monetarists and Syndicate. This will cause an uproar to Syndicates, and chances are... Anelia will get herself killed." -Tyraneus Jagen<br />
: <font style="color:#62a2f9;" size="3">■</font> "How did this woman become a Sultansworn when she failed her trails with aether magic? Surely, she must have bribed someone to be accepted into the order." - Lolorito<br />
: <font style="color:#62a2f9;" size="3">■</font> "Admirable battle she has shown to fight against Sahagins. It's a shame she's not one of us, and is part of Ul'dah's finest. I'd rather have her lead my men as a captain." - Merlwyb<br />
: <font style="color:#62a2f9;" size="3">■</font> "She has shown loyalty with the sworns for many years. I trust Anelia's decision. However, I fear that she'll be the martyr of those who fight for the justice." - Jenlyns Straightblade<br />
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: <font style="color:#6084b5;" size="3">■</font> "Ooooh.. Captain Anelia? She sounds like she must have just an incredible story. An orphan who's made it all the way to a Captain of the Sworn?", she adds with a laugh,"It gives me hope that maybe even I could be someone someday!" --[[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
: <font style="color:#6084b5;" size="3">■</font> "Best not sneeze around her, lest you be cleansed of your corrupted nose." ~ [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background:#a19da1;">Things You Can't Possibly Know ''(But I want you to know OOCly)''</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#a19da1;" size="3">■</font> Anelia is half blood of Ala Mhigo highlander, and Garlean. (Only few people know as of right now)<br />
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#2460ba;font-size:14px;color:#1e1400;"><b>History/Timeline</b></div>==<br />
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====='''Fall of Honorable Knight'''=====<br />
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: <font style="color:#a19da1;" size="3">■</font> '''Before Anelia was born''', her original father's name was a knight Ala Mhigan named '''Gusvalt Fon Hellvacht''' who is one of the elite knights who vowed to protect Eorzea and Ala Mhigo. The elite knights of eight, were: '''Tyraneus Jagen, Raisus Nul Nelsicar, R'ucard Nunh, Welkin Folsevount, Reinard Rouparte, Isenard Sadowyn, Gusvalt Fon Hellvacht, and Sein Novelsiar'''. These knights from all different nations, have vowed to protect Eorzean borders despite their nation's opinions and unfriendly terms. They have met each other during the battlefield and have become friends because they realized that their purpose was the same: Protect the people and fight for justice that is corrupting their lands by evil. <br />
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:The two Garlean knights who were allies of the knights of seven, Raisus and Gusvalt have convinced the others that Ala Mhigo's political systems were failing apart, and that the nation will turn into anarchy by declaring war once again with other nations. Isenard and Tyraneous, who were close friend of Gusvalt - have tried to convince Gusvalt to stop the Ala Mhigo's Rhalgr council by aiding Theoderic to eliminate all monks to stop the anarchy from coming. Gusvalt who was extremely against drawing his blade against his own people, could not object to the knights suggestions and therefore have aided Theoderic to slaughter nearly all monks. Due to Gusvalt's depression, he has fled away alone up in the hills by himself. However, Raisus's sister Merilian Nelsicar met the young and depressed Gusvalt and fell in love with him - therefore secretly having an affair behind the knights. <br />
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: When Sein who had an unrequited love interest with Merilian, found out that she had been staying by Gusvalt's side - he told Raisus that Gusvalt have gone mad and has betrayed the knights. Raisus convinces all knights to draw their blades at Gusvalt for being a tyrant, and sent Ala Mhigo knights and Garlean knights to eliminate Gusvalt. Gusvalt, who has been upset that he was the true one that was betrayed by the Garleans, have defeated all of the soldiers out in the fields. Raisus, who has realized that Garleans cannot conquer Ala Mhigo without defeating elite warriors of Ala Mhigo including Gusvalt - has requested Tyraneus, Isenard and R'ucard to defeat Gusvalt. With convincing evidences for Gusval to seem like a tyrant knight to ruin Ala Mhigo, Raisus and Sein succeed in deceiving the three and faked their injury. Welkin and Reinard, on the other hand felt that the knights have been falling apart - so Welkin moved down back to Ishgard instead, while Reinard in Gridania. <br />
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: Isenard who has been meeting Merilian several times wanted to know about Gusvalt's truth, and realizes that it was all a trap created by Raisus and Sein. Merilian explains that she has the child of Gusvalt, and this shocks Isenard. Knowing that Gusvalt cannot be saved anymore, Isenard informs Merilian about Gusvalt's future fate. Merilian falls into depression about hearing that her lover cannot be saved, and asks Isenard to defeat Gusvalt instead. <br />
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: '''''Gusvalt:''''' ''"You are trying to stop me, Isenard? After all I've done for this nation? Everything I've devoted myself to Ala Mhigo? How could you?"''<br />
: '''''Isenard:''''' ''"Gusvalt! Your actions are considered treason! There is nothing heroic at all!"''<br />
: '''''Gusvalt:''''' ''"Who told you that, Raisus? The man is Garlean. They were born to be conquerors and they will do anything to get rid of someone who gets in their way. You'll be next, Isenard. I assure you."''<br />
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: Due to Gusvalt using constant ability known as ''Ain Soph Aur'', the white magic of banish his aether of light has completely collapsed - driving him to become fallen into a void. Tyraneus, R'ucard and Isenard have finally defeated the notorious and ruthless fallen knight and put him out of misery. Gusvalt, have convinced Isenard to keep the secrets about Merilian from Raisus and Sein and that his existence will never be told at all. <br />
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: '''''Gusvalt:''''' ''"My legend....my wishes....my legacy....all shattered by the two...and myself.... now, I will vanish... as a forgotten memory...."''<br />
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: After Gusvalt's funeral by burning his corpse, Tyraneus and R'ucard have moved down to Ul'dah to become Sultansworns. As for Isenard, he realizes that Merilian cannot head anywhere due to her bloodline with Garleans. So he decided to take her and hide into a forest creating a village for other refugees to live in. <br />
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: Few months afterwards around the year of 1557, Raisus, Sein and other Garleans have conquered Ala Mhigo successfully without massive casualties.<br />
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==== '''<span style="color: #f89200;">1566''' ====<br />
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: <font style="color:#a19da1;" size="3">■</font> '''When Anelia turned 10''', she was living happily under Isenard's care with her mother Merilian in a small village near the north side of the Black Shrouds outside of Gridania and Ishgard's affairs. She was the oldest daughter aside from her half-siblings, Fiore and Aurenn. At this time Anelia wanted to become a knight, however Anelia's mother Merilian objects to the idea, because of what has happened to her biological father Gusvalt. Anelia's stubborn behavior has been pushing the agenda to become a knight, and Isenard has convinced Merilian to allow the oldest daughter to become what she wants to be. Knowing that Anelia not wanting to be like every ladies grown up to be a housewife or just a mere merchant, she wished to be something more than just special in her life. Isenard started teaching Anelia basic ideals of a knight, which is to protect ones she'd care about and everyone else. Just like a hero of justice. Anelia started also learning how to use a sword from her father, and became a quick learner.<br />
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:During this time, Raisus, who has become a Legatus of Garlemald had been searching for his sister's whereabouts for at least ten years. All this time, his mind was to conquer and try to equal himself to the other two Legatus such as Nael van Darnus and Gaius van Baelsar. He was still labeled as the lower rank based Legatus and had been looked down upon due to his failed conquest in Othard comparing to them. He decided to take the opportunity to start striking down to attack any unoccupied areas near the Ala Mhigo and Ishgard borders using his own special task forces. Eventually he found the whereabouts of his sister and has decided to eliminate her for being the traitor to Garlemald. That one evening right before the Starlight night, the Garlean empire tried to attack and invade the village. <br />
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:'''''Raisus:''''' ''"Isenard, all will be forgiven for you to take my sister away should you and your family surrender to the emperor. And my dear sister, your sins will be washed away for you beg for forgiveness..."''<br />
:'''''Merilian:''''' ''"Like you gave a chance to Gusvalt? Your are mad, Raisus. You will kill me even if it means of achieving your ambition!"''<br />
:'''''Raisus:''''' ''"It is a shame then that you were not able to see my ambition ten cycles ago then!"''<br />
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:Raisus confronted Isenard and Merilian by offering a chance to surrender, and both declined. This later upsets Raisus and attempts to kill Merilian, but Isenard holds him off to give chance for his wife and children to escape. <br />
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:'''''Raisus:''''' ''"You dare to choose death with your family?"''<br />
:'''''Isenard:''''' ''"I choose a hope for those children to escape from the evil that your empire has created."''<br />
:'''''Raisus:''''' ''"Then your kids will realize that their father has led them to despair and death then."''<br />
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:Even though Isenard succeeds in fending off Raisus, but the power of advanced magitek armors and weapons against Isenard's weapon was later no match of the Legatus of Garlemald. Right before Isenard's moment of death, Raisus asked why Isenard chose Gusvalt's path instead of his, and Isenard responds that Gusvalt died by protecting his people, friends and Merilian from the power hungered people such as Raisus and Sein. Isenard's last words has drove Raisus mad causing Raisus to kill Isenard brutally. Raisus ordered his men to chase after the escaped refugees and leave none alive.<br />
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:'''''Isenard:''''' ''"Your ambition will bring you to your death someday, knowing that you've achieved nothing, Raisus... And I'll watch it from the seven hells."''<br />
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:The rest of Sadowyn family evacuated by heading south to the Thanalans. About several suns, they've nearly reached to the peak of eastern Thanalan. While they were camping, Merilian was desperate to find someone who can have her family enter Uldah. She left the three kids with the wagon during the night to head to the Camp Drybone. Merilian, who was confronted by Brass Blades was about to be arrested without proper documents to enter the Thanalan lands. However Isenard's two good friends Tyraneus and R'ucard happened to visit her in person. They have recognized her and promised to help her enter Uldah. After receiving the documents, Merilian notices that some Garlean agents have been searching for her and her children. She quickly took her two kids Fiore and Aurenn into the caravan to send the off to Uldah refuge, but she've noticed that Anelia was missing. Merilian quickly returned to her camp site, and Anelia was being chased by the Garlemald agents. As soon as Garlean agents were about to shoot the girl, Merilian dives in to protect her daughter from being killed. In exchange, Merilian ends up being killed and Brass Blade soldiers were able to eliminate the Garleans. Merilian tells Anelia to live on and become the knight she wanted to protect everyone else. Angered by her parents' death, Anelia vows to herself that she will kill all of Garleans as long as she lives.<br />
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:'''''Anelia:''''' ''"I promise...I will kill all of Garleans. Every...last...one of them, as long as I breathe.... Their acts, are unforgivable...!"''<br />
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==== '''<span style="color: #f89200;">1566''' ====<br />
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: <font style="color:#a19da1;" size="3">■</font> While being a homeless orphan at Pearl Lane, Anelia becomes a pickpocket thief to bring foods for her younger siblings. She meets Ellaria Althene when she sneaks into the royal library of Ul'dah. From there on, they become close friends. Anelia then later gets caught by the guards and was jailed for a long time. She gets adopted to a rich aristocrat family and gets her crimes pardoned. Her brother was also adopted to the same family, but Fiore was sent to Gridania instead. From there on, Anelia decided to become a Sultansworn.<br />
: <font style="color:#a19da1;" size="3">■</font> Due to her being such a young age, she was denied instantly for her first enlistment. However, with captain Eron Stalkwerk's recommendation - Anelia starts her training as a squire to become the first recruit of Sultansworn.<br />
==== '''<span style="color: #f89200;">1569''' ====<br />
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: <font style="color:#a19da1;" size="3">■</font> After three years of training as a squire, Anelia successfully finished her sword combat training early hand and received high academic standings in Royalist academy. From there, Anelia successfully becomes a recruit of Sultansworn. Due to her aggressive attitudes and her young age, the council of Sultansworns have came to a decision that she required discipline and more training. From there on, Anelia had extra training and curriculum as a recruit.<br />
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==== '''<span style="color: #f89200;">1572''' ====<br />
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: <font style="color:#a19da1;" size="3">■</font> During the time when the three nations formed up Eorzean alliance, there has been huge amount of recruits to become Sultansworns. Due to this, one particular division known as Scryed Scars have taken over 50 recruits up to Coerthas Highlands. From there, they've sent all 50 recruits in each random area with a small bag of a gear they may use them. Anelia, being one of those 50 have received a bag with a sock inside. For the next two weeks, Anelia endures by surviving from dragons, Ixalis and hounds while gathering other fallen Sultansworn tools. She also had to fight against other surviving Sultansworns and killed them. After another week, Scryed Scars have concluded that only thirteen have survived, including Anelia. Anelia has been promoted to full fledged Sultansworn and also into elite task-force trained to kill Garlean soldiers and any dangerous hostiles at the front line.<br />
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'''<span style="color: #000000;"><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> Raisus van Nelsicar'''<br />
: <font style="color:#267df3;" size="3">■</font> Legatus of VII Legion's Special Division to infiltrate the south eastern part of Carteneau Flats, leading past the Dinderfoot River into the small fields into the Thanalans. Raisus has sent at least estimate of three hundred soldiers into this region to create a surprise diversion attack on Ul'dah to completely cut it's reinforcements from the main battlefield, but Raisus's force was later ambushed by Scryed Scars. Raisus was the last officer that Anelia Sadowyn fought after his main officers were all killed by her. At the battlefield against Anelia, Raisus had biggest advantages by strength, agility and weaponry. However, Anelia's strategy to defeat Raisus while her left arm lightly injured, with her few ribs being broken was remarkable against Raisus to his words. She attempted of using Garlean corpses to counter against his Magitek cannons and blasts, and then she mainly focused on damaging his chest armors by wearing it down with her swords and brute strength. Eventually, Anelia used the aether concentrated magic differentiated from the basic cures that most paladins learn: banish which is considered to be a white magic. The banish breaks Raisus's armor and helmet down and Anelia successfully stabs Raisus into the heart. Raisus's last words was: "beautifully done" to Anelia before she decapitated him. <br />
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:Raisus was the one who has ordered to kill and also the one who betrayed Gusvalt Fon Hellvacht who is Anelia's true biological father. Raisus is also uncle to Anelia due to Merilian Nelsicar is Raisus's younger sister and who had lover's affair with Gusvalt, but Anelia does not find that out until her foster father Tyraneus Jagen explains the truth to her. Raisus has an illegitimate daughter named Noire Nelsicar who is currently alive.<br />
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'''<span style="color: #000000;"><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> Essen Tol Schelle'''<br />
: <font style="color:#267df3;" size="3">■</font> One of Raisus's underlings, and a very heavily armored Garlean officer who was in the back of the army. Essen was considered the "immovable wall" of their elite task force to prevent any possible enemies from approaching to Raisus. After Anelia defeated the rest of the officers, Anelia faced this gargantuan Garlean and tried to directly attack him with her swords. However, the armor was too outmatched against Anelia's dull blades from her previous fights and it gave enough of troubles for her to defeat him. Essen basically grabbed Anelia and threw her across the field like a toy, where she injured her right arm. Essen then fired Magitek machine gun at Anelia, making her to retreat behind the Magitek armor to re-socket her right shoulder joints. Anelia realized that there is no way for her to defeat Essen without a strong firepower that can equally match with his armor, so she used her strengths to push the falled Magitek walker and fired at Essen. At first fire, Essen took the damage without knowing what Anelia would do then he parried the second fire with his shield. As soon as Essen approached to attack Anelia, she ran far away and used flint stones to light up the leaking Magitek rider to blow it up. Essen's armor was heavily damaged, and it gave enough chance for Anelia to find an opening for her to pierce a spear right into Essen's throat. Anelia uses the spear to twist it around and tears Essen's vertebrae, completely beheading him by ripping it out afterwards.<br />
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'''<span style="color: #000000;"><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">✪</font> Armos Tol Octania'''<br />
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:''Template credit goes to [[Deidre Taea]]''<br />
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:''The Title: "White Demon" - is actually based from Mobile Suit Gundam's RX-78-2 Gundam, piloted by Amuro Ray which is titled by the Zeons calling the robot "white devil."''<br />
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:''While Ellaria takes the color of red and gold, Anelia takes the color blue and white. However Anelia also chooses blue and gold sometimes.''<br />
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:''Anelia has a similar blonde hair resemblance to World of Warcraft's original paladin character named Elslie Strumwald (by me), to show similar past and similar paths except different lores and paladin's ideals. ''<br />
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<span style="font-family: cambria; text-align:center;"><p>'''MELKIRE, OSRIC'''</p><br><br />
<p style="font-size:9pt;">''"You're on the edge of a knife. Don't fall."''</p></span><br />
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<p><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">Surname:</span><span style="display: table-cell; width: 100%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Melkire</span></p><br />
<p><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">Forename:</span><span style="display: table-cell; width: 50%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Osric</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">Alias:</span><span style="display: table-cell; width: 50%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Dirk Problemsolver</span></p><br />
<p><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">Born on the</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 100%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">11th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">,</span></p><br />
<p><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">of the cycle</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 50%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">N/C</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">, at </span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 50%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">the Gods' Grip</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">.</span></p><br />
<p><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">Currently residing in</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 50%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Ul'dah</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">, located in </span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 50%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Thalanan</span><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">,</span></p><br />
<p><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">on the continent</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 50%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Aldenard</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">, in practice as </span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 50%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Immortal Flame</span><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">.</span></p><br />
<p><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">Son of</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 50%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Cenric (D.)</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;"> and of </span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 50%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Edith</span><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">,</span></p><br />
<p><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">currently residing at</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 50%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Greatloam Growery</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;"> located in </span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 50%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Old Gridania</span><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">.</span></p><br />
<p><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">Bonded with</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 100%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Kanaria Galanodel</span><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">.</span></p><br />
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<p>Service Number:<span style="font-family: courier new; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">1203-8629</span></p><br />
<p>Rank:<span style="font-family: courier new; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Chief Flame Sergeant</span></p><br />
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<span style="display: table-cell; width: 100%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Hyur</span></p><br />
<p><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">Hair</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 100%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Brown</span></p><br />
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<span style="display: table-cell; width: 100%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Green</span></p><br />
<p><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">Nose</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 100%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Average</span></p><br />
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<span style="display: table-cell; width: 100%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">5 fulms 8 ilms</span></p><br />
<p><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">Weight</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 100%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">162 ponzes</span></p><br />
<p><span style="display: table-cell; width: 0%;">Details</span><br />
<span style="display: table-cell; width: 100%; font-family: courier new; border-bottom: 1px solid black; padding: 0 10px 0 10px;">Scarred face</span></p><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><p>"Man's a criminal. Petty thief, and a murderer to boot. Tried to run from Merlwyb, got as far as Vesper. So there he is, 'bout to have his brains painted all over the dock, right, when Raubahn himself shows up. Now Merlwyb, she grants Melkire one last request, as per the Lominsan custom, and Melkire, he challenges the General to <i>single combat</i>. Says if he wins, Raubahn's honor-bound to save his life. And the Bull, he <i>accepted</i>, and Melkire, he <i>won</i>. So Raubahn holds up his end, see, beats the Admiral's hundred-man crew senseless and kicks Merlwyb herself back into the sea. Aye, that's how it happened, and don't let anyone tell you different." <br>— <font style="color:#004f7e;">''Trachtoum the Tidus Slayer''</font></p></div><br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><p>"Sharp blade, he is. Sergeant does not necessarily cut, but always disarms. <br>A man of great skill, of genuine sentiment. And my friend." <br>— ''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]''</p></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><p>"Patron Melkire, was it? Hnnph. I pray his charges do not come to hate him as mine hate me. Even if they do, <br>I am certain he shall persevere. Rumors are rumors but the truth, I suspect, shall forever be that he is indeed a decent man." <br>— ''[[Delial Grimsong]]''</p></div><br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><p>"Ran into him the other night when dealing with someone less pleasant. Baited [[Sounsyy Mirke | Mirke]] off with some liquor. <br>Tried to warn him about [[Jin'li Epinoch | someone]], but I fear he didn't understand.... I suppose I will have to find him later." <br>— ''[[Franz Renatus]]''</p></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><p>"Whether an inch or a mile, give that man no rope.<br>He will cut it all off and still escape the noose." <br>— ''[[Coatleque Crofte|Ser Crofte]]''</p></div><br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><p>"Hell of an angler. If I can help him, I will." <br>— ''[[Warren Castille]]''</p></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><p>"He cares when he should not. But he also keeps his blades sharp. <br>He knows how to cut and cut deeply, without regrets. <br>Perhaps that should have been the lesson I asked of him long ago." <br>— ''[[Roen Deneith]]''</p></div><br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><p>"Strong. Ripe with potential and a will that shines like the sun. <br>He will shake the world around him, this I can see." <br>— ''[[Berrod Armstrong]]''</p></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><p>"Da Sarge? He's nice. Said I write my name good." <br>— ''[[Brick]]''</p></div><br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><p>"Simple; and way too trusting of people." <br>— ''[[S'Kiear Grimsong]]</p></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><p>"I hope he's keeping himself out of trouble. He has had a bad habit <br>of bringing it to him and I hope he's calmed down a bit since then." <br>— ''[[Sizha'to Chalahko]]''</p></div><br />
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[[Category:Midlander Hyur]]</div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Roen_Deneith&diff=115751Roen Deneith2015-08-26T19:37:15Z<p>Coatleque: /* PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players) */ Rumor Update</p>
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Once a Sultansworn and now a Free Paladin, Roen Deneith is a woman driven by her ideals. Her staunch adherence to her principles make her seem rigid at times, others have called her naive or foolish. As she tries to do what is best for those around her, she struggles with staying on the righteous path especially when the world seems to want to prove to her that virtue has no place in it.<br />
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===General Appearance===<br />
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Roen is a young woman in her 20's. While she used to call Thanalan her home, she is now rarely seen there unless hidden under a heavy cowl or behind a Brass Blades mask. Away from Ul'dah, she is often seen wearing armor if she is out of the city or a lighter fare of cottons and leathers within the city. She seldom travels without her sword, but when she does, she usually will have a pair of fist-cuffs handy. When she is expecting a battle, she prefers medium or heavy armor and dons a shield as well, befitting her paladin training. <br />
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She is of slight frame, but her lean muscles and calloused hands show evidence of training. Her fiery red locks and pale grey eyes often makes her easily recognizable to those given her description. The woman does not seem to possess anything of notable wealth, but keeps her armor and weapons in good condition. But despite her usual humble disposition, Roen's carriage tends to indicate that she's had a well-born upbringing.<br />
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Due to recent troubles, she is now rarely seen in public and does not make herself known except to those she implicitly trusts. But a paladin at heart, she still will not hesitate in coming to aid someone who is in need.<br />
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=Behavior=<br />
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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.<br />
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Roen does not speak of herself too often, but is forthright with her answers when asked. 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 does not refuse to give aid if asked for, but where once she used to readily take people at their word, now she seems to make a conscious effort to be wary of those she comes across. <br />
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Roen has an inquisitive mind and is quick to learn, and any teaching of craft, skills, or lore offered to her will rarely be refused. Despite her competence with sword and shield, she is still very green when it comes to the general knowledge of the Eorzea overall. It seems what she knows of Eorzea was learned in the last few years.<br />
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Roen prefers sword and shield above all else. She began her training with swords early in her childhood since she preferred it over the more docile studies, much to her mother's chagrin. Once arriving in Eorzea, she sought out paladin training under a few Sultansworns and Free Paladins. She excels in defensive fighting, always preferring to protect others before going on the offensive. While she takes to training with fervor and her technical skills leave very little to be desired, she still lacks in experience to put them to use with full effect. She often hesitates in striking down a weaker foe, especially if they show fear or remorse. If they ask for mercy, she will often grant it, even if it may be just a ploy. <br />
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While undergoing her training with the conjurer's guild, it was noted that she has great aptitude as a healer as well as a strong connection with the aether, both within and without. But Roen left their guidance after learning the rudimentary skills needed to continue her paladin training. She has since returned to Steelglen Fane to revisit her training as a healer, at the urging of her former teachers.<br />
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Recently, Roen has also been training in hand-to-hand combat, especially after learning the most painful way, how vulnerable she was without her weapons. She trains against a wooden training dummy every morning to acclimate herself to such impact against her bare hands.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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===Common Rumors (Easily overheard)===<br />
:*"Oh yeah! She was chosen by the Immortal Flames for that Little Ladies contest a few cycles back! I don't know what the big fuss was all about, but she sure looked uncomfortable being escorted everywhere by the Yataghans."<br />
:*"Oh ye can find her easily enough either on Pearl Lane or the refugee camps outside the walls. A bleedin' heart that one, always bringing potions and the like. As if that'd make any difference."<br />
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===Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)===<br />
:*"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."<br />
:*"I heard she is connected to the Ala Mhigan Resistance, even helped them a few times. Wasn't she a Sultansworn though?"<br />
:*"I saw a Wanted notice for her a few moons back in the Blades headquarters. It looks like she got mixed up with some pirate who pissed off the wrong people, if ya know what I mean. Not seen that poster in awhile though. I wonder if the bounty is still good."<br />
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===Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)===<br />
:*"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?"<br />
:*"I heard all sorts of rumors of her time as a Brass Blade. Blades aint' too kind to women, and an ex-Sworn to boot. I heard there was a Blade walkin' around wearing the hair he cut off from her head. I ain't seen ''him'' in awhile though."<br />
:*"First Sultansworn. Then Brass Blade. Then accused Garlean. I heard though that Sultansworns got her freed, so she must be innocent right? And now I hear she be chasin' after Monestarists ... the girl's got a death wish if ye ask me."<br />
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===PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)===<br />
:*"After Roen was released, watching her walk by me to go celebrate with others was one of the hardest things I've had to do. She needs someone to blame however, and if that needs be me, then I won't shy from it." -[[Natalie Mcbeef]]<br />
:*"Sometimes I think it best to leave her be. If she wishes to die in the snow, then I cannot stop her, so blind to blood and reason as she is. But the Spinner has thrown her in my path too many times for me to ignore. Truly, the Gods have a poor sense of humor." - [[Delial Grimsong]]<br />
:*"What doesn't kill you can make you stronger... ''if'' y'pull through. If y'can stand. If ''y'survive'', inside ''and'' out." - [[Osric Melkire]]<br />
:*"Roen is the first friend I made outside of the Twelveswood. She has put great trust in me... How does one truly repay that?" - [[Kiht Jakkya]]<br />
:*"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]]<br />
:*"If ever Eorzea had a well-meaning fool... But then, she's just a girl. A girl playing at things she ought not to. She seems to still be in possession of the idealism of youth, and Gods know how the Sultanate hasn't beaten it out of her yet. Still, she's a sweet enough lass, if a bit headstrong. Perhaps I'll keep an eye on her. Just in case." - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br />
:*"She's a far different person than I imagined her being. Likable, strong, brave. My only regret is the conditions we were suffering under when I discovered these traits." - [[Askier Mergrey]]<br />
:*"My sister will not be broken by her recent ordeal, I know this because she is a Wolfsong, I only hope the innocence that made her who she is nae gone completely" - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br />
:*"I hear her name all the time, but I've never met her. I've been told that we would like each other! She seems to be involved in so much trouble, though..." - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
:* "I don't know what happened to her, but Ul'dah seems to have chewed her up and spit her out. I worry about her." - [[C'kayah Tia]]<br />
:*"I have promised to meet her on a day when the world isn't crashing down on either one of us. Easy enough for myself, but I wonder in her case." - [[Verad Bellveil]]<br />
:*"Standing true to an oath even when the world crashes on top of you requires great deal of strength and character." - [[Xydane Vale]]<br />
:*"They speak in hushed, reverent tones. Whatever slander they tried to saddle her with... The people remember who took care of them. We remember." - [[Warren Castille]]<br />
:*"I've met her! And in Ul'dah even! Its so good to see her back, I know her friends have missed her so much. She's so nice, I just hope trouble doesn't catch up to her again!" - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
:*"She's fond of ideals. Cook a meal and name it the 'Justice and Peace' and she'd eat it up like a starved coeurl. But she means well, which is a far better sentiment than most people deserve." [[Nero Lazarov]]<br />
:*"She listened, which was more than I had expected. I would very much like to speak with her again, help show I'm trying to keep my word." - [[Franz Renatus|Franz]]<br />
:*"Roen is the kindest being I've ever had the fortune to know, and she's very much the sister I never had but always wanted. Strong, warm, and always willing to throw herself in harm's way for someone who needs it most. I'm proud of her, I always have been, and she's grown so much as a person that I sometimes can't help but just marvel at her. Roen is one of the most important people in my life, I love her more than anything and even if she doesn't say it I know she feels the same. One day maybe we'll be able to just settle in the Shroud and have our talks again, as old ladies with our troubled days behind us. I'd like that for us." - [[Siha Xinkei]]<br />
:*"Madam Deneith is a woman of distinction, and possessed of a fine and resolute character. I would not be so presumptuous as to suppose any nobility of title or breeding, but... certainly it is plain to see that she possesses an admirable nobility of bearing and demeanor." - [[Gideon North]]<br />
:*"I have known the girl through chance encounters, nothing more, but that is all I have needed to gauge that this is, in fact, the type of person who finds themselves attracted to trouble like steel to lodestone. And if my dealings with [[Natalie Mcbeef|Ser Natalie]] are any indication, she is lacking much in the way of pity from her peers. I pray for her, and I do not pray for many." - [[Edgar Von Gandervalt|Edgar Gandervalt]]<br />
:*"I met Ms. Roen halpin' out th' poor folks outside Ul'dah. That's th' kinda person she is - she halps people. Whenever I see her, she's halpin' ''someone'' - 'n on more than one occasion that someone was me! If there's anyone who has a heart closest ta th' kinda hero I wanna be, it's Ms. Roen." - [[Chachanji Gegenji]]<br />
:*"Roen is the sweetest wide eyed piece of stupid I've ever met. If she lived in reality instead of her own romantic fantasy land she'd be bleeding out in an alley somewhere by now." - [[Spahro Llorn]]<br />
:*"My lovely Red. Her presence... a sunset unhindered by clouds. Her demeanor... a cool, spring breeze. She is passionate in her feelings, noble in her intentions, and selfless in her actions. She holds my allegiance and my trust. I hope she will not disappoint me." - [['Lynx'|Lynx]]<br />
:*"A mysterious woman. Now that she has found her freedom, she chooses to impose upon herself a lonely solitude, away from those who love and worry for her. I do hope she finds what she needs to smile with her friends again." - [[Edda Eglantine]]<br />
:*"I hope that the core of her who I found a good friend in is not gone... but I always fear the thought of her cutting ties with me." - [[Kage Kiryuu]]<br />
:*"Is she still here? I'd hoped she would chose to flee when given the chance." - [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
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=Preferences=<br />
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===Likes===<br />
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:*Rain, sound, smell, the feel of it<br />
:*Running full speed on her chocobo<br />
:*Warm bath<br />
:*Cold weather<br />
:*Sweets<br />
:*The sound of the ocean waves<br />
:*Children<br />
:*Dancing<br />
:*Fishing, in company of friends<br />
:*A flavorful dish, especially with garlic or other Garlean flavors<br />
:*Freshly picked La Noscean oranges<br />
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:*Boats, she gets seasick AND claustrophobic<br />
:*Long tedious studies with books<br />
:*Lying and deception<br />
:*Bullies<br />
:*Corruption and injustice<br />
:*Slimy fish, namely one Dunefolk delicacy<br />
:*Anything tight around her neck<br />
:*Shackles or anything that seem to bind her wrists<br />
:*Politics<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font style="color:#00000;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
: <center><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual tension&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#000000" size="3"> ☠ </font>Deceased</center><br />
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: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Askier Mergrey]]''' - A miqo'te and a fellow Garlean, made infamous by his attempt to bomb Ul'dah, Roen did not trust him one bit when he stood by Delial's side during Roen's dealing with the Highlander woman, and it was only made worse when he kidnapped her afterwards. But during her captivity, he tried to save her from his vicious partner and was tortured to near death for it. Roen no longer holds hatred for him, feeling that he has suffered enough.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Brynhilde Wulf]]''' - A strong and pragmatic Highlander and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde came to Roen's aid when she was trying to save Gharen. Roen looks up to her for her wisdom and sharp-mind and takes her advice to heart, even if the Highlander seems jaded by her long history of warfare against the Garleans. Recently Brynhilde had warned her of her naivete, words that Roen is finding more poignant, given the string of betrayals she has suffered recently.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Chachanji Gegenji]]''' - Roen met this Lalafell youth of bright spirit and cheerful outlook on one of her visits to the refugee camps. She found his pure desire to help people mirroring her own in her earlier days, although it saddened her to realize that she herself had become somewhat jaded since. She has agreed to become one of his mentors, in hopes of strengthening her own faith in ideals in doing so.<br />
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: <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.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Coatleque Crofte]]''' - A steadfast Sultansworn, Roen met this paladin under strained circumstances. But Ser Crofte made the effort to lend her some comfort each time, and ultimately made an offer to try and vindicate her from some of the burdens and accusations that loomed over Roen. Roen gave the Sultansworn evidence that could damn her and cost her life, but Crofte was able to use it to successfully exonerate Roen. The two were close friends until they fell in love with two men that opposed each other, Nero Lazarov and Jameson Taeros. Crofte ended up luring Roen out under false pretenses to arrest her, bringing her to Taeros. After Taeros' disappearance, Roen and Crofte spoke once more and reconciled the enmity between them, but the trust may be forever lost.<br />
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: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Delial Grimsong]]''' - Roen met this Highlander woman while researching her mother's ancestry in Little Ala Mhigo. The Highlander woman endeared herself to Roen with her helpful and even flirtatious nature, but to Roen's dismay, she later discovered the woman's true motive: to use her to hunt down the Resistance and to capture Gharen Wolfsong for her employer, [[Raelisanne Banurein]]. Eventually Roen and Delial came to agree to a truce in an effort to deal with Banurein, but due to actions of Delial's allies, it came to an abrupt end. After Delial killed Crimson Mountain, they have been neutral towards each other and oddly enough Delial has shown a protective attitude towards Roen. The last time Roen spoke to Delial, she entrusted her brother's well-being in the Highlander woman's hands.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Edda Eglantine]]''' - Roen met this noblewoman by chance in Vylbrand and found her well-spoken and thoughtful. They seemed to have found a common ground in their adherence to duty, their complicated relationship with their father, and their sheltered upbringing. Roen also sensed a streak of independence in the quiet woman and sees her as somewhat of a kindred spirit. Roen had asked her before her disappearance to look out for her friend, Gideon North, in case he came to be in need of employment. Roen has not seen the noblewoman since.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Erik Mynhier]]''' - The Sultansworn who saved her adopted family two years ago, Roen found him when she first came to Ul'dah and he agreed quickly to become her first paladin mentor. Erik recently returned from being missing for months, and currently leads a special unit within the Immortal Flames.<br />
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: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Franz Renatus]]''' - Roen does not know what to make of this Highlander. He speaks in Ishgard at times, but has also spoken to her in Garlean. To her horror, she discovered that a kind Elezen who has helped her in the past has passed, and the Highlander somehow inherited the man's memories. But he also seems to know Roen from her homeland Garlemald. Her first reaction was that of wariness, but Franz (who borrowed the Elezen's name) seemed so lost. So she is giving him the benefit of the doubt.<br />
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: <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' - A Highlander well trained in many fighting skills, Roen accidentally met him at the marketplace only to find out much later that they were brothers and sisters. She helped him recover after rescuing him from a mysterious Garlean woman by the name of [[Raelisanne Banurein]] who captured him and tortured him for weeks. The table then turned on the siblings when Roen was kidnapped and tormented by a Roe named Crimson Mountain, and after being rescued, Gharen helped her recover from the ordeal. The two siblings came to stand on opposite sides when Gharen chose to oppose Nero despite Roen's plea. The last Roen heard of her brother, he was considering a new path far away, but buried under her own distress, Roen has not sought him out to amend the rift between them.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Gideon North]]''' - This well mannered gentleman approached Roen, seeking help in finding justice for his masters who had been murdered. Suspecting the wealthy noble families of Ul'dah to have had a hand in their demise, Roen agreed to help him seek out the truth. She arranged for him to be employed under [[Jameson Taeros]], to serve as a new pair of eyes within the Monetarist society, but later discovered that [[Nero Lazarov]] was one of the people that were responsible for the death of Gideon's former masters. She revealed the truth to the valet, much to his sorrow. Throughout the entire ordeal of her trials in Ul'dah, she had come to rely much on Gideon's counsel and support, and now feels that she still owes him much for his unconditional alliance and aid.<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000" size="3"> ☠ </font>'''[[Itarliht Syhrkoensyn]]''' - A fiercesome Roegadyn known as Crimson Mountain, Roen met him during her encounter with Delial. Despite a rocky start, they came to agree to a truce of spilling no blood between them. However, he broke this promise when he took part in attacking her and taking her captive against her will. In her captivity, she discovered that Crim has a violent temper and a dark and cruel side to him. He was killed after she was rescued.<br />
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: <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.<br />
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: <font style="color:#00000;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Jameson Taeros]]''' - This Monetarist noble first crossed Roen's path when he started an investigation that led to the disgrace and demotion of Natalie, Kage, and Roen from the Order of the the Sultansworns. He arranged it so that they would work for the Brass Blades, then blackmailed Natalie and Kage into doing his bidding. Roen believes him to be responsible for an attempt on her and Gharen's life, and having ties to Raelisanne Banurein. In a recent confrontation, Roen learned that the man had loved her Garlean mother and had been watching the paladin but failing to protect her. Despite the war he was waging against Nero Lazarov, Roen left Taeros alive even after having held him at blade point, only to discover that Osric Melkire had lured him out into a trap to try and kill him suns later.<br />
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: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Kage Kiryuu]]''' - A brave and loyal lalafell gladiator that Natalie also took in as an apprentice, Roen and Kage trained alongside each other and took the Trial of the Sultansworn together. Roen always held a soft spot in her heart for Kage, but after Natalie's death, they grew apart when the Lalafell seemingly severed all ties with his old life. She thought he was out of her life until a recent surprise gift from the lalafell, and it has left her in an emotional quandary.<br />
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: <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 saw something akin to herself in Kiht, a stranger in a new land, walking her path alone, and trying to do what is right. Kiht has come to Roen's aid more times than the paladin can count. She was the only one Roen asked to accompany her to track down Nero one last time; Kiht was also the only one that stood witness as Roen killed him, believing it was the last resort.<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000" size="3"> ☠ </font>'''[[Natalie Mcbeef]]''' - Roen met this relentless Sultansworn when she accidentally fell under her investigation into the Syndicate. Despite initially finding her cold and intimidating, their relationship grew to one of trust and deep friendship after Natalie took Roen as an apprentice. But that relationship was shattered, first by Natalie's well intended efforts to keep Roen safe, which resulted in a horrific and violent kidnapping, and then Natalie's execution of someone that Roen held dear. She also began to hunt the man that Roen had professed feelings for. After Natalie's passing, Roen struggled to resolve her feelings for the mentor she once called friend then enemy, but recently has allowed herself to forgive her.<br />
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: <font style="color:#000000" size="3"> ☠ </font>'''[[Nero Lazarov]]''' - Roen sought this smuggler out while she was investigating [[Jameson Taeros]]. After a frank but secreted conversation, she discovered that Nero was not who he seemed, and had altruistic motives for Ul'dah. Seeing that she and he shared the same dream to help those in need, they agreed to an alliance, one that has taken a turbulent course since its inception. After the tragic death of Nero's first mate, Roen became more determined than ever to try and help the pirate, especially after realizing she had developed feelings for the man. She believed him to be her first love. Despite Nero's ruthless tendencies, Roen tried to hold onto her values, and hoped to save him from the dark path he paved for himself. But it was all for naught. In the end, he refused to recognize the ways of nonviolence or consider other means, and Roen ended his life rather than letting others kill him. <br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Obsidian Hornet]]''' - A strong and fierce Roegadyn, Roen recently brought Hornet to Gharen after his rescue, knowing that they used to be lovers. Hornet's affection and loyalties to her brother being made plainly clear, Roen considers Hornet a friend, and a good ally to have at her side. She knows the woman has a violent past, but trusts that she has changed many things about herself in her recent journey of atonement. Despite her recent departure from Gharen's side, Roen still holds Hornet dear in her heart.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Osric Melkire]]''' - Their acquaintance really began with a lie, when he duped her into meeting Gharen under the pretense that it was for Erik's sake. The two have had some rocky encounters since that meeting, but she's always seen him fight on the just side of things. She's also sought him out for some lessons in hand-to-hand combat. Despite his recent trials, she still trusts him and has asked him for help against the Monetarists in an effort to reform Ul'dah.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Qaeli Varily]]''' - Roen sought this silver haired Hyur woman out when Gharen disappeared, for her name was one of two he had listed as trusted allies. But in their joint effort to rescue Gharen, they found themselves at odds in most things, Qaeli's wrath being quick, her tongue cold and cutting regarding Roen's idealism and methods. But Qaeli's fierce loyalty to her brother was something Roen could not deny, so she continued to keep Qaeli's company, at least until Gharen recovered. Qaeli has recently returned from months of absence without a word, and Roen suspects there is a dark tale to follow that. <br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]''' - A former Ala Mhigan Resistance member and currently a smuggler of all things Garlean, Roen met this Highlander woman after being indirectly responsible for death of a man that Shaelen loved like a father. Needless to say, their first encounter was not pleasant. They have come to terms since, and Roen now owes Shaelen for her help in exonerating Gharen as well as lending aid in her work against the Monetarists. Roen finds Shaelen's silent First Mate [[Thaliak's Axe]] endearing and trustworthy even though he has yet to speak a single word.<br />
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: <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. When Erik seemingly succumbed to his illness, both of the women found solace in each other through their shared grief and have become close. She considers Siha her Oath-sister, and while they have been absent in each other's lives for many moons now, their bond has never suffered.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Verad Bellveil]]''' - An eccentric and bombastic Duskwight Elezen, Roen met this merchant of "dubious" goods in Limsa when she was wandering about aimlessly after her kidnapping ordeal. He played a vital role in drawing her out of her shell and restoring some of her idealism. She saw 'Mister Bellveil' as a trusted friend, and welcomed his wisdom and company whenever she felt lost or conflicted. During her alliance with Nero however, the merchant came to betray her trust in trying to lead her down a righteous path, and the paladin ended their friendship. They reconciled recently but it was a brief encounter, and Roen left hastily before the two could really talk.<br />
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: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Xydane Vale]]''' - An aloof and mysterious Midlander, Roen met him through the Ala Mhigan Resistance when he was helping them locate a missing man. He helped rescue her adoptive father from a Castrum dungeon, and he did not judge her for her Garlean heritage. She saw him as man of good intentions, although his skills in killing and delivering violence did not go unnoticed. She has recently encountered him again in Limsa and suspects him of possibly trying to kill a Brass Blades captain because of something she told him.<br />
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=Written Works=<br />
''The threads below are chronologically ordered. Legacy is still an ongoing thread that has yet to complete the telling of how the story began. What You Are In The Dark is most recently completed thread of current events.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=6355"A Legacy in Blood"]<br />
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''A tale of three people whose fates are entwined together by their blood and heritage.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280&pid=88088#pid88088 "Second Hand Faith"]<br />
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''Three Sultansworns are disgraced and struggle to find redemption.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 "No Good Deed"]<br />
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''An alliance is formed between two people who share the same dream but opposing ideals.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 "A Forlorn Fortnight"]<br />
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''A fortnight conversation between a condemned man and a hopeful paladin.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 "The Coming Storm"]<br />
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''An escalation of events between those who hold the power in Ul'dah and those who seek to topple it.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9325&pid=129027#pid129027 "Starlit Illumination"]<br />
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''Reflections of the past and loved ones during Starlight.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165&pid=126673#pid126673 "Paladin's Proof"]<br />
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''Roen acquires a new pupil. He may teach ''her'' a few thing or two.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 "What You Are In The Dark"]<br />
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''It is said that the person's true nature is revealed when nobody is watching. Will they discover who they truly are?''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=11851 "Absolution"]<br />
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''"What is a measure of a life's worth?" A glimpse into the paladin's ongoing journey as she tries to find the answer.''<br />
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=Gallery=<br />
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File:RoenSiha.png|The two Oath-sisters share a moment<br />
File:Sworns.png|The swearing of the Oath<br />
File:Ffxiv 04192014 003541.png|"Brother for Brother"<br />
File:Drybone Camp 5.png|Roen help Gharen recover<br />
File:Ffxiv 06062014 203251.png|Roen receives a Brass Blade lesson from Anden Anduron<br />
File:Roen Fireworks.png|Contemplative moment<br />
File:Roen Nero Pearl Lane.png|Roen and Nero meet for the first time in Pearl Lane<br />
File:Nero Roen Ride.png|Nero and Roen in Limsa after a chocobo ride<br />
File:Nero Roen close eyes 3.png|Nero promises to be a better man<br />
File:Delial Roen Rain.png|Delial and Roen conspire<br />
File:OsricRoenpose.png|Osric and Roen share an understanding<br />
File:Gideon_Roen.png|Gideon and Roen enter into an alliance<br />
File:Roen Ballgown.png|Starlight Ball<br />
File:JamesRoenCrofte.png|Crofte turns Roen in<br />
File:RoenStorm.png|A storm is coming<br />
File:Whisper.png|A whisper<br />
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File:RoenHooded.jpg|Sketch of Roen<br />
File:Garleans_BW1.jpg|Sketch of three Garleans<br />
File:Roen_Deneith_page.jpg|Lovely art from Zolaida on Deviant Art<br />
File:RoenTierganFinal.jpg|Tiergan art!<br />
File:Jameson.jpg|Portrait of Jameson Taeros by Mylsbunagan on Deviant Art<br />
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=History=<br />
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===Early History===<br />
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Roen is the sole daughter of a high ranking Garlean scientist officer. Her father, Dorien nan Luraes, was a quick-rising officer in the ranks of the Garlean military, and was one of the men assigned to help overthrow the Ala Mhigan government. In the midst of all the violence brought on by the incursion, Dorien came upon an Ala Mhigan babe... and in rare a moment of mercy, brought the infant home to his barren but loving wife, Melia Luraes. For the first many years of her life, Roen's life was a good one, raised by a doting mother and a proud father whose influence easily squashed any rumors that questioned Roen's true parentage. Dorien, who was also a brilliant engineer, was soon recruited by officers under Nael van Darnus after the destruction of the Bozja Citadel. Dorien became part of the science team to resume the study and research for Project Meteor.<br />
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Like his predecessors before him, Dorien too became obsessed with this potential power to control the moons, snatching it from the sky and bringing it down upon the planet. In his obsession, he began to neglect his daughter, and his wife. When Melia discovered the true nature of her husband's research, she became horrified by its violent and destructive nature. In her distress, she was recruited by a resistance faction who sought to undermine Nael van Darnus's ambitions.<br />
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Melia began to leak secrets to the resistance in hopes of undoing Project Meteor and freeing her husband from its obsessive grasp. But eventually Melia was caught; she was tried and executed, much to Dorien's shock and despair. He threw himself back into his work, and in exchange for his devotion, the Garlean government kept his wife's treachery and execution away from the public eye. Roen never knew the truth; she was told Melia died in an accident. She was seven years old.<br />
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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 acted with perfect manners, for those brief moments when her father would grace their home with his presence.<br />
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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, idealistic, and full of patriotism, all of which were shattered when she actually witnessed the bloodshed and violence on the battlefield. Roen fled from the battle...<br />
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...only to witness the horrifying truth of Project Meteor from a far. <br />
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Roen survived the Calamity. She was later found malms away by a traveling vendor, while wandering the hills, dazed, delirious, and dehydrated. The merchant was a kind man; his name was Brenden Deneith. Brenden and his family took Roen in and nourished her back to health.<br />
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She stayed with the Deneith family in Western Thanalan 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 began to fail and die. <br />
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When the bandits returned again two days later however, a Sultansworn patrolling nearby saved the rest of the family. And taking sympathy on them, he also returned the seemingly dead Brenden Deneith back to life---much to Roen's wonder and disbelief. <br />
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It was on this day that Roen saw her path laid out before her: that of a Sultansworn. She would do for others what this paladin did for her family, but she also felt that she owed a debt to Eorzea, for her father's involvement in the Calamity. She set out to travel to Ul'dah to begin her training. <br />
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Upon her arrival in Ul'dah, Roen struggled to make ends meet, to find work so that she could send what gil she made back to her adopted family, who had now settled upon a farm in Southern Thanalan. But with the children being too young as yet, and Brenden being weakened since his return from near death, Roen felt responsible for supporting the family who had saved her life. And so she gained employment as a hired blade, taking whatever jobs she could. She looked upon the Sultansworns with something akin to hero worship, hoping for any chance to begin her training. One of Roen's greatest fears was that she would never be worthy of it.<br />
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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 still 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.<br />
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===After her arrival in Ul'dah===<br />
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When Roen first arrived in Ul'dah, she found employment with a company called the Gilded Mirage Consortium. She began to slowly warm up to some of them, and before long counted many of them as her friends. The wealthy owner supported her training first as a gladiator, then as a paladin. She was even allowed to travel via airship to Gridania for training at the Steelglen Fane. <br />
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Knowing that Garleans were 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 bloodline was well-known.<br />
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During her search, 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 incident, she was promptly dismissed from the Consortium.<br />
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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 rumors that she may be connected with the Syndicate, Roen could not find any employment. This was when she took on the job of a miner, despite the fact that it did not pay very well. In order to make the necessary gil to send back to her father, Roen began to neglect her training in lieu of breaking rocks all day.<br />
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Her prolonged absence unfortunately led to her dismissal from Ser Jenlyns Straightblade, her free paladin trainer and the Captain of the Sultansworns. But [[Natalie Mcbeef]], who had previously interrogated her, took it upon herself to take Roen in as her apprentice so that she may continue Roen's paladin training. It was with Natalie's guidance and trust 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]] came to learn of her Garlean heritage, and to her surprise, still accepted her as one of their own. Roen considered this small group of Sultansworns her family through duty and oath.<br />
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Roen also found employment with a Free Company called Night Blades. She believed them to serve the people of Eorzea, although through unconventional means. She also believed that their leader, Ellion Goto, to have the right intentions at heart, even if his methods had proven to be ruthless at times.<br />
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In researching her grandmother, Roen discovered that a Highlander by the name of [[Gharen Wolfsong]] was her brother by blood, and that she was taken from her family when she was a baby and given to her Garlean parents who raised her. This knowledge came at the price of much suffering and pain, mostly dealt by a mysterious Garlean woman named [[Raelisanne Banurein]], who captured and tortured Gharen Wolfsong for weeks. Roen was forced to resort to kidnapping an innocent man to trade for her brother's life, also making an enemy of another Highlander named [[Delial Grimsong]], who worked for Banurein. It was Delial who had initially befriended Roen through deception, and used her to capture Gharen and kill another Resistance leader.<br />
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After rescuing Gharen from the Garleans and helping him recover, Roen discovered that she had been suspended from her duties as Sultansworn due to an investigation that was initiated by a Monetarist noble named [[Jameson Taeros]]. It led two Immortal Flames to unearth evidence regarding a ceruleum core theft and what appeared to be a cover-up by her superior, Natalie. The three Sultansworns involved in the incident were all disgraced and given leave of duty, and to appease the Monetarists, their services were given over to the Brass Blades. Roen was assigned to a unit under the command of Captain [[Anden Anduron]]. <br />
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Jameson Taeros then tasked Natalie to bring in Roen's brother, Gharen, else Roen would be tried as a Garlean spy. To hide her dealings with Taeros, Natalie arranged for Roen to be "kidnapped" by [[Askier Mergrey]] in order to keep her in the dark about the fate of her brother. Askier then asked his friend Crimson Mountain to help him, and the latter took to the task with obsessive fervor. He turned out to be a cruel and violent captor, and Askier, growing more and more uncomfortable with Crim's torment of Roen, finally attempted an escape with the hostage in tow. It ended with Askier losing an arm, and Crimson Mountain taking both Roen and Askier on a ship and sailing for destination unknown.<br />
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In the meanwhile, Natalie convinced Gharen to surrender himself to the Monestarists for Roen's own safety and freedom. She explained that she was following the Monestarists orders because they had evidence that Roen was a Garlean. To gain amnesty for Roen, she agreed to bring Gharen in, knowing full well that he would likely be killed. He agreed to this term to save his sister, and both believed that Roen would be delivered by Askier back to Ul'dah safe and sound.<br />
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But when Natalie realized that the kidnapping had gone horribly wrong, she and Kage recruited the help of [[Osric Melkire]] to break Gharen out, and they all eventually faced down Crimson Mountain for the two captives he had tortured for many days on the seas. Delial agreed to sail away with Crimson Mountain in exchange for Roen and Askier's freedom, to which Crim complied. Once alone on the boat with the Roe, Delial delivered death onto him with a blade to his neck.<br />
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Natalie, seeing Roen's condition after her rescue, forced herself to cut all ties with the Hyur, dismissing her from the Blades and calling her weak. She also hid away any regret as she spoke to Roen, nearly gloating about her own ruthlessness. That final betrayal shattered what remained of Roen's strength and resolve to hold herself together, and the Hyur broke. Gharen took it upon himself to take his sister way from Ul'dah, much to Natalie's silent relief. <br />
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Roen hid out with her brother in La Noscea, recovering both mentally and physically from her ordeal. She also began to train in hand-to-hand combat, but then discovered that she was wanted on the charges of being a Garlean spy. Rather than risking the lives of loved ones who would stand to defend her against those who came to arrest her, Roen turned herself in. She held to her faith that truth would exonerate her and despite the warnings of many, believed that the Ul'dah justice system would find her innocent. Due to diligence on the part of Natalie, Kage, and Coatleque, Roen was found innocent, and was even offered to be reinstated to the rank of the Sultansworn if she wished to return.<br />
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Roen did not return to the Order. <br />
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===The paladin meets the smuggler===<br />
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Since regaining her freedom, Roen turned her focus instead toward [[Jameson Taeros]]. She suspected that he was not only working for the Syndicate, but also for [[Raelisanne Banurein]], a woman who shared a mysterious past with her Garlean father. While investigating and gathering evidence on Taeros, Roen met a smuggler by the name of [[Nero Lazarov]]. In getting to know the man, her eyes were opened to the sufferings of the poor and the underprivileged in Ul'dah, so she joined his crusade to oust the corruption of the Monetarists.<br />
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The two have fought and argued more than exchanged pleasantries, but Roen could not help but be drawn to his relentless commitment to his cause. She also feared that he was headed down a dark path to see it through and promised herself to save him from such a fate. Somewhere along that journey, she came to realize that he meant more to her than just someone who shared her dream, and finally confessed to Nero that he had her trust...and her heart.<br />
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While Nero worked tirelessly to choke off the Syndicate's wealth by raiding their merchant ships on the seas, Roen worked to undermine the Monetarists' reputation and their loyalties to each other. She entered an agreement with a valet named [[Gideon North]], a man who was also investigating the wealthy Ul'dahn nobles for his own purposes. Gideon became Taeros' personal butler to serve as eyes and ears to Roen regarding the noble and the Monetarist families. [[Coatleque Crofte]] seduced Taeros in an effort to investigate him, but also draw his eyes and attention away from Roen. Roen even enlisted the help of [[Delial Grimsong]] who agreed to work for Taeros in an effort to keep abreast of his movements against Nero.<br />
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But as Nero's ruthless methods and plans came to light, Roen found herself becoming alienated from those she loved and held dear. Gharen, after discovering that Nero had an entire noble family killed for his plans, told Roen that he would be doing whatever he could to stop the pirate. The siblings understood they would be opposing each other as they parted ways. [[Verad Bellveil]], a Duskwight merchant that Roen considered to be one of her closest confidants, had also broken her trust in trying to steer her away from what he perceived to be an unrighteous path. And Gideon discovered that one of the people who had been responsible for his Master's death was none other than Nero Lazarov himself. He ended the agreement with Roen in working for Nero against the Monetarists, but remained in her service still.<br />
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Nero and Roen's plans were beginning to take hold, throwing chaos into the Monetarists' once secure power structure within Ul'dah. But when the pirate's crew found out about the innocent lives their captain had taken, they mutinied against him and took over his ship. They were the only family he had left. This threw Nero into a pit of despair where he considered giving up his entire plan. Roen was also lured into a trap by Ser Crofte and delivered to Taeros' dungeons.<br />
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With help of Gideon North, Roen escaped, only to wonder if her cause was indeed true. [[Osric Melkire]] led a small group to rescue Roen and to lure out Taeros, and ended up shooting the noble at point blank range with a gunblade. In trade for Osric's victory against the Monetarist noble, Nero relinquished all the details of his violent plan that involved the bandits and a ceruleum powered Dreadnaught that was smuggled into Ul'dah.<br />
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While Osric and Ser Crofte worked together to stop the bandits' bloody plans, Roen enlisted Kiht's help to find Nero, to bring him to justice.<br />
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But their final meeting was fated to end dark and bloody, as Nero had always predicted. Recognizing him as a violent anarchist that would not stop in achieving his goals, Roen killed him when he refused to be arrested, plunging her blade into his heart.<br />
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=OOC=<br />
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This wiki page contains details about Roen's past, especially in the History section. Some of it may be discovered by those who actively seek it out, but much of it is not generally known. General and Behavior information are free for any observant character to play off of, and the same goes for the Rumors. History is purely there for OOC knowledge and is to help with plot development with those I am involved in a storyline with. Same goes for Recent Events, Relationships, and all the stories in the Written Works section. If you are interested in taking part, please let me know! And this page will be edited intermittently.<br />
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Also please note that this is a character that was originally derived from another collaborative role playing effort with another player. This one in Final Fantasy is a whole new reincarnation. If you are interested in the original story that gave birth to her, you can find it here: https://www.jukepop.com/home/read/110 It is written by the player I collaborated with.<br />
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| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
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| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
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| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
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While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption even to the point of hunting after Coatleque herself.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Mercenary<br />
| Status: Presumed Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An explosives expert and former Garlean operative in Thanalan, Coatleque knows only as much of his past as is revealed by official briefings. She knows he began to turn over a new leaf at some point but suffered a severely traumatic experience when held captive with Roen Deneith. The man was presumed dead around the time of Ishgard's rejoining the alliance. The paladin has seen no reason, personal or otherwise, to contest this claim.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person. They fell out of contact soon after Jameson's disappearance.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Better than you<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Insufferable<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers' company.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They have occasionally traded words in the Quicksand but have seen little of each other lately.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Dreamy<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. He disappeared rather abruptly after Lazarov's threat to Ul'dah had been dealt with but Coatelque is sure the man can handle himself where ever he has gone.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Missing, no action<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Just as they were truly drawing close to each other, Jameson disappeared with no trace or hint to where. Coatleque has been spending the past weeks pursuing every available lead to find him.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame whom Coatleque has worked with on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to his mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path. His career may be doomed if he cannot keep his emotions under control.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Unknown<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. Since the woman moved on from The Coral Sea to pursue her own path they have not seen much of each other.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Dead<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The man had orchestrated an elaborate plan to summarily destroy then rebuild Ul'dah in his own image of perfection. His plans were ultimately foiled while he himself fled. Coatleque is not aware of his current fate.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. More recently he once again bared his assassin's blade and struck out against Jameson Taeros. Coatleque stood against him during that bloody affair and may never be able to forgive him the harm that was caused all in the name of 'what if'.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Through their chats at night a friendship eventually bloomed. Later, Coatleque encouraged her friend to pursue a relationship with Nero Lazarov before either of them knew what the man was planning. To her regret, she eventually had to apprehend Roen once again in an attempt to draw the pirate out of hiding. Roen may never fully forgive her for this breach of trust, and Coatleque will always bear that scar on her conscience, but she maintains to this day that it was necessary to preserve the peace. They have not spoken or seen each other since.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov. An opportunity that seems to have been wasted.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Sharla Blackheart, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head. Since the opening of Ishgard's doors, the two have had need to travel to Coerthas for separate and personal reasons. Coatleque made sure they both had official orders as a cover to explain their time away from Ul'dah.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
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[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
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[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
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[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
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[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
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[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"The words 'ungrateful sow' are the first to come to mind. Alas, our arrangement is meant for our mutual benefit. The things we do for the ones we love, hmm? Gods, save me..."<br />
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[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
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[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
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[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
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[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
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[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
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[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
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[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
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[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
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[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
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[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
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[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
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[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
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[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
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[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
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[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
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[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
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[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
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[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
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[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
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[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
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[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
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[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
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[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
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[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
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"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
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Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
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"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
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"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<br />
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"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
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"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
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"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
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{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Despite this she 'can' still cast the spells to heal or to even bring one back from<br />
the brink of death. The former is very taxing on her, while the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of<br />
being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. If she had any sort of affinity it would be in force barriers and other aetherically created shields.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
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[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
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[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
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[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
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[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
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[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"The words 'ungrateful sow' are the first to come to mind. Alas, our arrangement is meant for our mutual benefit. The things we do for the ones we love, hmm? Gods, save me..."<br />
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[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
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[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
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[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
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[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
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[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
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[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
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[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
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[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
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[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
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[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
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[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
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[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
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[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
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[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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</div><br />
===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
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"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
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Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
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"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
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"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<br />
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"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
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"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
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{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=115739Coatleque Crofte2015-08-26T18:01:01Z<p>Coatleque: /* Combat */ Minor updates</p>
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
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While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal. All pure speculation of course, but few would be foolhardy enough to test such.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon. The last blade she eventually bestowed to Hroch Greyarm in repayment of a personal debt of blood. She has not seen the man since.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Still, she does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while<br />
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
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[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
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[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
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[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
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[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
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[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"The words 'ungrateful sow' are the first to come to mind. Alas, our arrangement is meant for our mutual benefit. The things we do for the ones we love, hmm? Gods, save me..."<br />
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[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
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[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
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[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
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[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
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[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
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[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
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[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
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[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
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[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
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[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
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[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
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[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
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[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
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[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
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[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
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[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
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[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
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[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
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[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
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[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
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"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
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Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
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"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
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"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<br />
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"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
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"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
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"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
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{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=115735Coatleque Crofte2015-08-26T17:50:32Z<p>Coatleque: /* General */ Spelling corrections, minor update</p>
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most of the people of Thanalan can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of a paladin. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
<br />
Coatleque has not been seen in the city much recently. Inquiries to other Sultansworn into her current whereabouts would reveal she has been temporarily reassigned to an outpost in the north, but specific details are not disclosed.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
<br />
The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
<br />
In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
<br />
Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
<br />
Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal.<br />
<br />
It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Still, she does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while<br />
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
<br />
Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
<br />
When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
<br />
It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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{|<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"The words 'ungrateful sow' are the first to come to mind. Alas, our arrangement is meant for our mutual benefit. The things we do for the ones we love, hmm? Gods, save me..."<br />
----<br />
[[Edda Eglantine]]:<br/><br />
"She seems so sorrowful as of late, a far cry from the stoic woman I had initially taken her for. Perhaps I understand why, and yet…"<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jana Ridah]]:<br/><br />
"I wish she could see the yoke lifted off her shoulders for what it was, but I am of no station fit to tell her so myself."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"Were we friends? Aye. Shield-sister? Aye. Now? ...Nay."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
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"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
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Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
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"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
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"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<br />
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"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
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"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
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"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
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=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
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|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Edda_Eglantine&diff=111417Edda Eglantine2015-08-13T00:37:38Z<p>Coatleque: Rumor Added</p>
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<div align=center><div style="font-size:15px;letter-spacing:0.75em;color:#cbc6c3;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px silver">Bearer of Baps</div></div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #abb09d;font-size:14px;color:#e6d7da;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black;letter-spacing:0.15em;"><center>'''VITAL INFORMATION'''</center></div></span></h3><br />
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<font style="padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#969687;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">■</font> <font style="font-size:12px;color:#5F5F5F;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">'''BIRTH NAME...'''</font> <font style="font-family:Georgia;">Edda Eglantine</font><br />
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<font style="padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#969687;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">■</font> <font style="font-size:12px;color:#5F5F5F;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">'''RACE...'''</font> <font style="font-family:Georgia;">Hyur</font><br />
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<font style="padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#969687;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">■</font> <font style="font-size:12px;color:#5F5F5F;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">'''GENDER...'''</font> <font style="font-family:Georgia;">Female</font><br />
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<font style="padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#969687;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">■</font> <font style="font-size:12px;color:#5F5F5F;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">'''NATIONALITY...'''</font> <font style="font-family:Georgia;">Lominsan</font><br />
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<font style="padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#969687;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">■</font> <font style="font-size:12px;color:#5F5F5F;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">'''AGE & NAMEDAY...'''</font> <font style="font-family:Georgia;">24, I forget the rest</font><br />
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<font style="padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#969687;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">■</font> <font style="font-size:12px;color:#5F5F5F;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">'''ORIENTATION...'''</font> <font style="font-family:Georgia;padding:0px 5px;">Perpendicular</font><br />
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<font style="padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#969687;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">■</font> <font style="font-size:12px;color:#5F5F5F;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">'''MARITAL STATUS...'''</font> <font style="font-family:Georgia;padding:0px 5px;">???</font><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #abb09d;font-size:14px;color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black;letter-spacing:0.15em;"><center>'''OTHER STATISTICS'''</center></div></span></h3><br />
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<font style="padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#969687;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">■</font> <font style="font-size:12px;color:#5F5F5F;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">'''OCCUPATION...'''</font> <font style="font-family:Georgia;">Kardashian</font><br />
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<font style="padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#969687;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">■</font> <font style="font-size:12px;color:#5F5F5F;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">'''CURRENT RESIDENCE...'''</font> <font style="font-family:Georgia;">Where she feel like, damn</font><br />
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<font style="padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#969687;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">■</font> <font style="font-size:12px;color:#5F5F5F;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver">'''HEIGHT & WEIGHT...'''</font> <font style="font-family:Georgia;">2tall2furious</font><br />
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=Character=<br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#585350;font-family:Georgia;">huge bitch</div></div><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''this'''. .</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''that'''. .</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''things'''. .</div><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''this'''. .</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''that'''. .</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''things'''. .</div><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''this'''. .</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''that'''. .</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''things'''. .</div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #abb09d;font-size:14px;color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><center>'''S T R E N G T H S'''</center></div></h3><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''really'''. .</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''not'''. .</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''much'''. .</div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #969687;font-size:14px;color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><center>'''W E A K N E S S E S'''</center></div></span></h3><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''pretty'''. .</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''much'''. .</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#8f827a;" size="3">■</font> '''everything'''. .</div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #abb09d;font-size:14px;color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><center>'''Q U I R K S'''</center></div></span></h3><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''blah'''. .</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''blegh'''. .</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#abb09d;" size="3">■</font> '''blergh'''. .</div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#585350;font-family:Georgia;">nothing special<br />
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=Abilities=<br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;">bleh.</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;">beep.</div></div><br />
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<div align=justify><div style="padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;">spoilers! lorebabbies might cry.</div></div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #abb09d;font-size:14px;color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><center>'''S O M E T H I N G'''</center></div></span></h3><br />
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:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''List?:''' --- there may be one</div><br />
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=Interactions=<br />
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<div align=center><div style="font-family:Georgia;">Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under the Player Character category!</div></div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #bea8a9; color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><b>◢ Common Rumors - </b>''Easily overheard. Use these freely!''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#b3aba6;" size="2">■</font> "dam son"</div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #a48e91; color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><b>◢ Uncommon Rumors -</b> ''A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#969687;" size="2">■</font> "hue"</div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #826f71; color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><b>◢ Rare Rumors -</b> ''Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#6e6365;" size="2">■</font> "yikes"</div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #56484a; color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12px;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><b>◢ Player Character Rumors -</b> ''Feel free to add rumors of your own!''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> ''Feel free to add your own rumors here!''</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "I feel determined to break off that porcelain mask of hers, regardless of what may be beneath. She owes it to herself to acknowledge such." - [[Franz Renatus|Some asshole]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "I thought I knew her well enough. I even entrusted her with a fate of someone dear to me. Now... I am not so certain I know her at all." -- [[Roen Deneith]]</div><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#44413f;" size="2">■</font> "I cannot say I really know Lady Eglantine. From our quiet conversations I find her rather reserved, timid even. Yet she wants to be involved with the world. The never ending dilemma of the shy." -- [[Coatleque Crofte]]</div><br />
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=History=<br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''1XXX 6AE...''' Text.</div><br />
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: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''1XXX 7UE...''' Text.</div><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #abb09d;font-size:14px;color:#abb09d;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #abb09d"><center>'''Butts.'''</center></div></span></h3><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #bea8a9;font-size:14px;color:#eeeeee;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px black"><center>'''S T O R I E S'''</center></div><div align=center><div style="font-family:Georgia;"></div></div><br><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #abb09d;font-size:14px;color:#abb09d;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #abb09d"><center>'''More butts.'''</center></div></span></h3><br />
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=Miscellaneous=<br />
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<div align=center><div style="padding:10px 0px; background: #7d8a78;font-size:16px;color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black">'''M I S C E L L A N E O U S'''</div></div><br />
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:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13px"><font style="color:#b3aba6;" size="2">■</font> '''Theme Song:'''</div><br />
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:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13px"><font style="color:#969687;" size="2">■</font> '''Voice:'''</div> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7X8w7q1dlc Takane Shijou]<br />
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<div align=center><div style="font-family:Georgia;">Unless otherwise stated, all information below is OOC knowledge.</div></div><br><br />
: <div style="font-family:Georgia;"><font style="color:#b3aba6;" size="2">■</font> I really suck at this wiki shit</div><br><br />
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:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Do:''' --- me ;^)</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Ask:''' --- .</div><br />
:: <div style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13px"><font style="color:#585350;" size="2">■</font> '''Don't:''' --- .</div><br />
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<div align=center><div style="padding:10px 0%; background: #7d8a78;font-size:16px;color:#eddfe2;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black">'''A R T'''</div></div><br />
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[[Category: Midlander Hyur]]</div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Evangeline_Primrose&diff=94782Evangeline Primrose2015-06-02T14:20:16Z<p>Coatleque: /* PC Rumors */ Rumor added</p>
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ishgard (Exile)<br />
| race = Elezen <br />
| clan = High Ishgardian}}<br />
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== Character ==<br />
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=== General ===<br />
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The impetuous and naïve daughter of an Ishgardian High House, Evangeline lost her inheritance, title, and nearly her life, when she began dabbling in heretical activities. Finding herself exiled, she settled in Ul'dah, where she is gradually learning how the reality of life, politics, and love differs from what she has read in her books<br />
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=== Appearance ===<br />
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Evangeline is a fair skinned Ishgardian Elezen, with sharp and inquisitive features. She is short for an Elezen, barely making 6 fulms in height. She possesses eyes of dark violet, and long, wavy hair, which she is in the habit of dyeing. When she arrived in Ul'dah she preferred formal dress, skirts and jackets. However as time passes on she has adapted to her new home, and can be usually found in robes, trousers and short skirts, all the better to beat the desert heat. Her eyes are terrible, and she is rarely seen without a pair of glasses. In fact, so terrible is her vision, she typically carries multiple pairs as spares.<br />
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Evangeline is brash, foolhardy, passionate, and deeply compassionate towards the plights of the less fortunate. Though she comes from a powerful family in Ishgard, her views are anything but traditional, and she will take every opportunity to argue them. She is quick to make friends, and even quicker to trust them. Evangeline is quick to anger as well, but must slights are forgotten soon afterwards, her mind too active to dwell on animosity for long.<br />
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== Combat ==<br />
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Like every son and daughter of Ishgard, Evangeline was taught the sword, lance and axe, so she might defend her home. However while she is a middling swordswoman, her great passion has always been science and technology. Rather than use what she uses as crude implements of butchery, Evangeline uses grenades, potions, firearms, and other items in order to defender herself. <br />
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Those who face the woman generally find themselves choking on smoke and blinded by Flashbangs, as she unloads her contraptions. However without her supplies she is almost helpless, and as such guards them jealously. It is very rare to see Evangeline without her typical satchel, bulging with grenades and gadgets.<br />
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::*Alchemy<br />
::*History, Politics, and Economics<br />
::*Grenades, Flashbangs, Firearms, and anything that explodes<br />
::*Clever Men and Women<br />
::*Coffee and Spirits<br />
::*Freedom<br />
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=== Dislikes ===<br />
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::*Tyrants, Bullies and Oppressors<br />
::*Those who speak or act rudely<br />
::*Trees, Nature, bugs, and creepy crawly things.<br />
::*Law Enforcement<br />
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::*Expert on Alchemy, Chemistry, Social Sciences, and Engineering<br />
::*Clever mind for investigations<br />
::*Trained as a Lawyer/Barrister<br />
::*Good with money<br />
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"I saw that crazy Elezen handing out fliers in Pearl Lane. Some nonsense about a revolution. Blades chased her off soon enough." - Merchant<br />
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"Miss Primrose holds reading lessons for the children most mornings. Not sure the point, reading is for rich folk anyhow." - Ala Mhigan Refugee<br />
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"Exiled from the Holy City, that one was. You can tell from the brand on her cheek. Halone only knows her crimes." - Ishgardian Immigrant<br />
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"Someone gave her a Paladin soulstone? Who would be foolish enough to do such a thing." <br />
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"She's not ''that'' crazy...I think. Just...enthusiastic." -[[Vaughn Antain]]<br />
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"Pah!" -[[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
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"Yes, we've met. No. I don't view her as 'crazy.'" --[[Jaques Guillaume]]<br />
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"Yes, I know her." -- [[Orrin Halgren]]<br />
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"Evangeline Prrrimrose? Oh.... I worked with her on some sensitive matterrrs. She's nice enough, makes a mean explosion." -- [[U'roh Tia]]<br />
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"I don't think she's ever actually kissed ''anybody''." -- [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
[[category:Player Character]]</div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=91567Coatleque Crofte2015-05-15T19:33:53Z<p>Coatleque: /* Notable Events */</p>
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| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining surivor 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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
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While most people around the city can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of the Sultansworn. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Still, she does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while<br />
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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{|<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
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[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"To think I wished better for her. Alas, we cannot help those who do not want it, and she has made her stance very... very clear. It would be rude of me to not return the favor."<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"It was our own hearts that created the rift between us. Perhaps... someday, it will close it as well. But today is not that day."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
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{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Roen_Deneith&diff=89761Roen Deneith2015-05-05T04:54:04Z<p>Coatleque: Found missing </table></p>
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Roen Deneith<br />
| image = RoenTierganFinal.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 345<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Midlander/Highlander mix<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Occupation<br />
| stat_2_value = Free Paladin<br />
}}<br />
Once a Sultansworn and now a Free Paladin, Roen Deneith is a woman driven by her ideals. Her staunch adherence to her principles make her seem rigid at times, others have called her naive or foolish. As she tries to do what is best for those around her, she struggles with staying on the righteous path especially when the world seems to want to prove to her that virtue has no place in it. <br />
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Roen is a young woman in her 20's. She is often seen wearing light leather tunic and breeches in Ul'dah, usually with a longsword by her side. When not in Ul'dah, she prefers a lighter affair, shirts and pants of cotton or linen. She sometimes foregoes her sword as well, but will have a pair of fist-cuffs handy. When she is expecting a battle, she prefers medium or heavy armor and dons a shield as well, befitting her paladin training. She is of slight frame, but her lean muscles and calloused hands show evidence of training. Her one prized possession is a finely forged sword crafted by her brother; she does not carry anything else of notable worth. But despite her humble disposition, Roen's carriage tends to indicate that she's had a well-born upbringing.<br />
=Behavior=<br />
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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.<br />
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Roen does not speak of herself too often, but is forthright with her answers when asked. 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. <br />
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Roen has an inquisitive mind and is quick to learn, and any teaching of craft, skills, or lore offered to her will rarely be refused. Despite her competence with sword and shield, she is still very green when it comes to the general knowledge of the Eorzea overall. It seems what she knows of Eorzea was learned in the last few years.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
[[File:Roen_Snowcloak1.png|300px|right]]<br />
Roen prefers sword and shield above all else. Trained as a gladiator, and then as a paladin, she excels in defensive fighting, always preferring to protect others before going on the offensive. While she takes to training with fervor and her technical skills leave very little to be desired, she still lacks in experience to put them to use with full effect. She often hesitates in striking down a weaker foe, especially if they show fear or remorse. If they ask for mercy, she will often grant it, even if it may be just a ploy. <br />
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While undergoing her training with the conjurer's guild, it was noted that she has great aptitude as a healer as well as a strong connection with the aether, both within and without. But Roen left their guidance after learning the rudimentary skills needed to continue her paladin training. She has since returned to Steelglen Fane to revisit her training as a healer, at the urging of her former teachers.<br />
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Recently, Roen has also been training in hand-to-hand combat, especially after learning the most painful way, how vulnerable she was without her weapons. She trains against a wooden training dummy every morning to acclimate herself to such impact against her bare hands.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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===Common Rumors (Easily overheard)===<br />
:*"Oh yeah! She was chosen by the Immortal Flames for that Little Ladies contest a few cycles back! I don't know what the big fuss was all about, but she sure looked uncomfortable being escorted everywhere by the Yataghans."<br />
:*"Oh ye can find her easily enough either on Pearl Lane or the refugee camps outside the walls. A bleedin' heart that one, always bringing potions and the like. As if that'd make any difference."<br />
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===Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)===<br />
:*"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."<br />
:*"I heard she is connected to the Ala Mhigan Resistance, even helped them a few times. Wasn't she a Sultansworn though?"<br />
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===Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)===<br />
:*"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?"<br />
:*"I heard all sorts of rumors of her time as a Brass Blade. Blades aint' too kind to women, and an ex-Sworn to boot. I heard there was a Blade walkin' around wearing the hair he cut off from her head. I ain't seen ''him'' in awhile though."<br />
:*"First Sultansworn. Then Brass Blade. Then accused Garlean. I heard though that Sultansworns got her freed, so she must be innocent right? And now I hear she be chasin' after Monestarists ... the girl's got a death wish if ye ask me."<br />
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===PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)===<br />
:*"After Roen was released, watching her walk by me to go celebrate with others was one of the hardest things I've had to do. She needs someone to blame however, and if that needs be me, then I won't shy from it." -[[Natalie Mcbeef]]<br />
:*"Mind what you ask, whom you ask, even ''how'' you ask. She is protected. Are we clear? Good." - [[Delial Grimsong]]<br />
:*"What doesn't kill you can make you stronger... ''if'' y'pull through. If y'can stand. If ''y'survive'', inside ''and'' out." - [[Osric Melkire]]<br />
:*"Roen is the first friend I made outside of the Twelveswood. She has put great trust in me... How does one truly repay that?" - [[Kiht Jakkya]]<br />
:*"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]]<br />
:*"If ever Eorzea had a well-meaning fool... But then, she's just a girl. A girl playing at things she ought not to. She seems to still be in possession of the idealism of youth, and Gods know how the Sultanate hasn't beaten it out of her yet. Still, she's a sweet enough lass, if a bit headstrong. Perhaps I'll keep an eye on her. Just in case." - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br />
:*"She's a far different person than I imagined her being. Likable, strong, brave. My only regret is the conditions we were suffering under when I discovered these traits." - [[Askier Mergrey]]<br />
:*"My sister will not be broken by her recent ordeal, I know this because she is a Wolfsong, I only hope the innocence that made her who she is nae gone completely" - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br />
:*"I hear her name all the time, but I've never met her. I've been told that we would like each other! She seems to be involved in so much trouble, though..." - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
:*"I can never repay her the depths of my treachery, though the deed was not without reason. I pray she may yet forgive me in time should we both survive the coming storm." - [[Coatleque Crofte]]<br />
:* "I don't know what happened to her, but Ul'dah seems to have chewed her up and spit her out. I worry about her." - [[C'kayah Tia]]<br />
:*"I have promised to meet her on a day when the world isn't crashing down on either one of us. Easy enough for myself, but I wonder in her case." - [[Verad Bellveil]]<br />
:*"Standing true to an oath even when the world crashes on top of you requires great deal of strength and character." - [[Xydane Vale]]<br />
:*"They speak in hushed, reverent tones. Whatever slander they tried to saddle her with... The people remember who took care of them. We remember." - [[Warren Castille]]<br />
:*"I've met her! And in Ul'dah even! Its so good to see her back, I know her friends have missed her so much. She's so nice, I just hope trouble doesn't catch up to her again!" - [[Aya Foxheart]]<br />
:*"She's fond of ideals. Cook a meal and name it the 'Justice and Peace' and she'd eat it up like a starved coeurl. But she means well, which is a far better sentiment than most people deserve." [[Nero Lazarov]]<br />
:*"She listened, which was more than I had expected. I would very much like to speak with her again, help show I'm trying to keep my word." - [[Franz Renatus|Franz]]<br />
:*"Roen is the kindest being I've ever had the fortune to know, and she's very much the sister I never had but always wanted. Strong, warm, and always willing to throw herself in harm's way for someone who needs it most. I'm proud of her, I always have been, and she's grown so much as a person that I sometimes can't help but just marvel at her. Roen is one of the most important people in my life, I love her more than anything and even if she doesn't say it I know she feels the same. One day maybe we'll be able to just settle in the Shroud and have our talks again, as old ladies with our troubled days behind us. I'd like that for us." - [[Siha Xinkei]]<br />
:*"Madam Deneith is a woman of distinction, and possessed of a fine and resolute character. I would not be so presumptuous as to suppose any nobility of title or breeding, but... certainly it is plain to see that she possesses an admirable nobility of bearing and demeanor." - [[Gideon North]]<br />
:*"I have known the girl through chance encounters, nothing more, but that is all I have needed to gauge that this is, in fact, the type of person who finds themselves attracted to trouble like steel to lodestone. And if my dealings with [[Natalie Mcbeef|Ser Natalie]] are any indication, she is lacking much in the way of pity from her peers. I pray for her, and I do not pray for many." - [[Edgar Von Gandervalt|Edgar Gandervalt]]<br />
:*"I met Ms. Roen halpin' out th' poor folks outside Ul'dah. That's th' kinda person she is - she halps people. Whenever I see her, she's halpin' ''someone'' - 'n on more than one occasion that someone was me! If there's anyone who has a heart closest ta th' kinda hero I wanna be, it's Ms. Roen." - [[Chachanji Gegenji]]<br />
:*"Roen is the sweetest wide eyed piece of stupid I've ever met. If she lived in reality instead of her own romantic fantasy land she'd be bleeding out in an alley somewhere by now." - [[Spahro Llorn]]<br />
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=Preferences=<br />
===Likes===<br />
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:*Rain, sound, smell, the feel of it<br />
:*Running full speed on her chocobo<br />
:*Warm bath<br />
:*Cold weather<br />
:*Sweets<br />
:*The sound of the ocean waves<br />
:*Children<br />
:*Dancing<br />
:*Fishing, in company of friends<br />
:*A flavorful dish, especially with garlic or other Garlean flavors<br />
:*Freshly picked La Noscean oranges<br />
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===Dislikes===<br />
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:*Boats, she gets seasick AND claustrophobic<br />
:*Long tedious studies with books<br />
:*Lying and deception<br />
:*Bullies<br />
:*Corruption and injustice<br />
:*Slimy fish, namely one Dunefolk delicacy<br />
:*Anything tight around her neck<br />
:*Shackles or anything that seem to bind her wrists<br />
:*Recently has developed a disliking for Coerthas<br />
:*Unforgiving people<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font style="color:#00000;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
: <center><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual tension</center><br />
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: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Askier Mergrey]]''' - A miqo'te and a fellow Garlean, made infamous by his attempt to bomb Ul'dah, Roen did not trust him one bit when he stood by Delial's side during Roen's dealing with the Highlander woman, and it was only made worse when he kidnapped her afterwards. But during her captivity, he tried to save her from his vicious partner and was tortured to near death for it. Roen no longer holds hatred for him, feeling that he has suffered enough.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Brynhilde Wulf]]''' - A strong and pragmatic Highlander and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde came to Roen's aid when she was trying to save Gharen. Roen looks up to her for her wisdom and sharp-mind and takes her advice to heart, even if the Highlander seems jaded by her long history of warfare against the Garleans. Recently Brynhilde had warned her of her naivete, words that Roen is finding more poignant, given the string of betrayals she has suffered recently.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Chachanji Gegenji]]''' - Roen met this Lalafell youth of bright spirit and cheerful outlook on one of her visits to the refugee camps. She found his pure desire to help people mirroring her own in her earlier days, although it saddened her to realize that she herself had become somewhat jaded since. She has agreed to become one of his mentors, in hopes of strengthening her own faith in ideals in doing so.<br />
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: <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.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Coatleque Crofte]]''' - A steadfast Sultansworn, Roen has met this paladin under strained circumstances. But Ser Crofte made the effort to lend her some comfort each time, and ultimately made an offer to try and vindicate her from some of the burdens and accusations that loomed over Roen. Roen gave the Sultansworn evidence that could damn her and cost her life, but Crofte was able to use it to successfully exonerate Roen. Roen considers Crofte one of the few trusted friends she has left, especially since the Sworn seems to be the only one still standing staunchly by her side against the Monetarists. <br />
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: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Delial Grimsong]]''' - Roen met this Highlander woman while researching her mother's ancestry in Little Ala Mhigo. The Highlander woman endeared herself to Roen with her helpful and even flirtatious nature, but to Roen's dismay, she later discovered the woman's true motive: to use her to hunt down the Resistance and to capture Gharen Wolfsong for her employer, [[Raelisanne Banurein]]. Eventually Roen and Delial came to agree to a truce in an effort to deal with Banurein, but due to actions of Delial's allies, it came to an abrupt end. After Delial killed Crimson Mountain, they have been neutral towards each other and oddly enough Delial has shown a protective attitude towards Roen.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Edda Eglantine]]''' - Roen met this noblewoman by chance in Vylbrand and found her well-spoken and thoughtful. They seemed to have found a common ground in their adherence to duty, their complicated relationship with their father, and their sheltered upbringing. Roen also sensed a streak of independence in the quiet woman and sees her as somewhat of a kindred spirit.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Erik Mynhier]]''' - The Sultansworn who saved her adopted family two years ago, Roen found him when she first came to Ul'dah and he agreed quickly to become her first paladin mentor. Erik recently returned from being missing for months, and currently leads a special unit within the Immortal Flames.<br />
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: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Franz Renatus]]''' - Roen does not know what to make of this Highlander. He speaks in Ishgard at times, but has also spoken to her in Garlean. To her horror, she discovered that a kind Elezen who has helped her in the past has passed, and the Highlander somehow inherited the man's memories. But he also seems to know Roen from her homeland Garlemald. Her first reaction was that of wariness, but Franz (who borrowed the Elezen's name) seemed so lost. So she is giving him the benefit of the doubt.<br />
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: <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' - A Highlander well trained in many fighting skills, Roen accidentally met him at the marketplace only to find out much later after many trials, that they were brothers and sisters. She helped him recover after rescuing him from a mysterious Garlean woman by the name of [[Raelisanne Banurein]] who captured him and tortured him for weeks. The table had turned on the siblings soon after as Roen was kidnapped and tormented by a Roe named Crimson Mountain, and after being rescued, Gharen has helped her recover from the ordeal. Now, however, the two siblings stand to oppose each other, because Gharen is looking to work against Nero Lazarov.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Gideon North]]''' - This well mannered gentleman approached Roen, seeking help in finding justice for his masters who had been murdered. Suspecting the wealthy noble families of Ul'dah to have had a hand in their demise, Roen has agreed to help him seek out the truth. She arranged for him to be employed under [[Jameson Taeros]], to serve as a new pair of eyes within the Monetarist society, but since has discovered that [[Nero Lazarov]] was one of the people that were responsible for the death of Gideon's former masters. She has revealed the truth to the valet, much to his sorrow. But in return, she has agreed to help Gideon in a task that she herself secretly dreads. <br />
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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Itarliht Syhrkoensyn]]''' - A fiercesome Roegadyn known as Crimson Mountain, Roen met him during her encounter with Delial. Despite a rocky start, they came to agree to a truce of spilling no blood between them. However, he broke this promise when he took part in attacking her and taking her captive against her will. In her captivity, she discovered that Crim has a violent temper and a dark and cruel side to him. He was killed after she was rescued.<br />
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: <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.<br />
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: <font style="color:#00000;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Jameson Taeros]]''' - This foppish Monetarist noble first crossed Roen's path when he started an investigation that led to the disgrace and demotion of Natalie, Kage, and Roen from the Order of the the Sultansworns. He arranged it so that they would work for the Brass Blades, then blackmailed Natalie and Kage into doing his bidding. While Roen has no tangible proof, she suspects this noble to be responsible for an attempt on her and Gharen's life, having ties to Raelisanne Banurein, and arranging for an execution of an imprisoned pirate without a trial. He currently leads the Monetarists efforts against [[Nero Lazarov]] to put an end to the pirate's raids on the sea born Syndicate trade ships.<br />
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: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Kage Kiryuu]]''' - A brave and loyal lalafell gladiator that Natalie also took in as an apprentice, Roen and Kage trained alongside each other and took the Trial of the Sultansworn together. Roen always held a soft spot in her heart for Kage, but after Natalie's death, they grew apart when the Lalafell seemingly severed all ties with his old life.<br />
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: <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, and trying to do what is right. Kiht has helped her track down a person in her time of need, and most recently has offered her protection as she hid in Limsa from the reaches of Ul'dah. Roen has come to see her friend in a new light, as a competent leader and warrior.<br />
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: <font style="color:#C000000;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Natalie Mcbeef]]''' - Roen met this relentless Sultansworn when she accidentally fell under her investigation into the Syndicate. Despite initially finding her cold and intimidating, their relationship grew to one of trust and deep friendship after Natalie took Roen as an apprentice. But that relationship was shattered, first by Natalie's well intended efforts to keep Roen safe, which resulted in a horrific and violent kidnapping, and then Natalie's execution of someone that Roen held dear. She also began to hunt the man that Roen had professed feelings for. After Natalie's passing, Roen struggled to resolve her feelings for the mentor she once called friend then enemy, but recently has allowed herself to forgive her.<br />
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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font>'''[[Nero Lazarov]]''' - Roen sought this smuggler out while she was investigating [[Jameson Taeros]]. After a frank but secreted conversation, she discovered that Nero was not who he seemed, and had altruistic motives for Ul'dah. Seeing that she and he shared the same dream to help those in need, they agreed to an alliance, one that has taken a turbulent course since its inception. After the tragic death of Nero's first mate, Roen became more determined than ever to try and help the pirate, especially after realizing she had developed feelings for the man. She is currently trying to hold onto her values, even in the face of Nero's ruthless tendencies, and hopes to save him from the dark path he paves for himself.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Obsidian Hornet]]''' - A strong and fierce Roegadyn, Roen recently brought Hornet to Gharen after his rescue, knowing that they used to be lovers. Hornet's affection and loyalties to her brother being made plainly clear, Roen considers Hornet a friend, and a good ally to have at her side. She knows the woman has a violent past, but trusts that she has changed many things about herself in her recent journey of atonement. Despite her recent departure from Gharen's side, Roen still holds Hornet dear in her heart.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Osric Melkire]]''' - Their acquaintance really began with a lie, when he duped her into meeting Gharen under the pretense that it was for Erik's sake. The two have had some rocky encounters since that meeting, but she's always seen him fight on the just side of things. She's also sought him out for some lessons in hand-to-hand combat. Despite his recent trials, she still trusts him and has asked him for help against the Monetarists in an effort to reform Ul'dah.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Qaeli Varily]]''' - Roen sought this silver haired Hyur woman out when Gharen disappeared, for her name was one of two he had listed as trusted allies. But in their joint effort to rescue Gharen, they found themselves at odds in most things, Qaeli's wrath being quick, her tongue cold and cutting regarding Roen's idealism and methods. But Qaeli's fierce loyalty to her brother was something Roen could not deny, so she continued to keep Qaeli's company, at least until Gharen recovered. Qaeli has recently returned from months of absence without a word, and Roen suspects there is a dark tale to follow that. <br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]''' - A former Ala Mhigan Resistance member and currently a smuggler of all things Garlean, Roen met this Highlander woman after being indirectly responsible for death of a man that Shaelen loved like a father. Needless to say, their first encounter was not pleasant. They have come to terms since, and Roen now owes Shaelen for her help in exonerating Gharen as well as lending aid in her work against the Monetarists. Roen finds Shaelen's silent First Mate [[Thaliak's Axe]] endearing and trustworthy even though he has yet to speak a single word.<br />
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: <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. When Erik seemingly succumbed to his illness, both of the women found solace in each other through their shared grief and have become close. She considers Siha her Oath-sister, and while they have been absent in each other's lives for many moons now, their bond has never suffered.<br />
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: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Verad Bellveil]]''' - An eccentric and bombastic Duskwight Elezen, Roen met this merchant of "dubious" goods in Limsa when she was wandering about aimlessly after her kidnapping ordeal. He played a vital role in drawing her out of her shell and restoring some of her idealism. She saw 'Mister Bellveil' as a trusted friend, and welcomed his wisdom and company whenever she felt lost or conflicted. Most recently, she has severed her relationship with the merchant in secret hopes of protecting him and herself.<br />
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: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Xydane Vale]]''' - An aloof and mysterious Midlander, Roen met him through the Ala Mhigan Resistance when he was helping them locate a missing man. He helped rescue her adoptive father from a Castrum dungeon, and he did not judge her for her Garlean heritage. She saw him as man of good intentions, although his skills in killing and delivering violence did not go unnoticed. She has recently encountered him again in Limsa and suspects him of possibly trying to kill a Brass Blades captain because of something she told him.<br />
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=Written Works=<br />
''The threads below are chronologically ordered. Legacy is still an ongoing thread that has yet to complete the telling of how the story began. What You Are In The Dark is the current thread of ongoing events.''<br />
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[[File:NeroRoen.jpg|right|450x630px| (Art By Jn3)]]<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=6355"A Legacy in Blood"]<br />
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''A tale of three people whose fates are entwined together by their blood and heritage.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280&pid=88088#pid88088 "Second Hand Faith"]<br />
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''Three Sultansworns are disgraced and struggle to find redemption.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 "No Good Deed"]<br />
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''An alliance is formed between two people who share the same dream but opposing ideals.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 "A Forlorn Fortight"]<br />
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''A fortnight conversation between a condemned man and a hopeful paladin.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 "The Coming Storm"]<br />
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''An escalation of events between those who hold the power in Ul'dah and those who seek to topple it.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9325&pid=129027#pid129027 "Starlit Illumination"]<br />
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''Reflections of the past and loved ones during Starlight.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165&pid=126673#pid126673 "Paladin's Proof"]<br />
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''Roen acquires a new pupil. He may teach ''her'' a few thing or two.''<br />
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[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 "What You Are In The Dark"]<br />
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''It is said that the person's true nature is revealed when nobody is watching. Will they discover who they truly are?''<br />
=Gallery=<br />
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File:RoenSiha.png|The two Oath-sisters share a moment<br />
File:Sworns.png|The swearing of the Oath<br />
File:Ffxiv 04192014 003541.png|"Brother for Brother"<br />
File:Drybone Camp 5.png|Roen help Gharen recover<br />
File:Ffxiv 06062014 203251.png|Roen receives a Brass Blade lesson from Anden Anduron<br />
File:Roen Fireworks.png|Contemplative moment<br />
File:Roen Nero Pearl Lane.png|Roen and Nero meet for the first time in Pearl Lane<br />
File:Nero Roen Ride.png|Nero and Roen in Limsa after a chocobo ride<br />
File:Nero Roen close eyes 3.png|Nero promises to be a better man<br />
File:Delial Roen Rain.png|Delial and Roen conspire<br />
File:OsricRoenpose.png|Osric and Roen share an understanding<br />
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File:RoenHooded.jpg|Sketch of Roen<br />
File:Garleans_BW1.jpg|Sketch of three Garleans<br />
File:Roen_Deneith_page.jpg|Lovely art from Zolaida on Deviant Art<br />
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=History=<br />
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Roen is the sole daughter of a high ranking Garlean scientist officer. Her father, Dorien nan Luraes, was a quick-rising officer in the ranks of the Garlean military, and was one of the men assigned to help overthrow the Ala Mhigan government. In the midst of all the violence brought on by the incursion, Dorien came upon an Ala Mhigan babe... and in rare a moment of mercy, brought the infant home to his barren but loving wife, Melia Luraes. For the first many years of her life, Roen's life was a good one, raised by a doting mother and a proud father whose influence easily squashed any rumors that questioned Roen's true parentage. Dorien, who was also a brilliant engineer, was soon recruited by officers under Nael van Darnus after the destruction of the Bozja Citadel. Dorien became part of the science team to resume the study and research for Project Meteor.<br />
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Like his predecessors before him, Dorien too became obsessed with this potential power to control the moons, snatching it from the sky and bringing it down upon the planet. In his obsession, he began to neglect his daughter, and his wife. When Melia discovered the true nature of her husband's research, she became horrified by its violent and destructive nature. In her distress, she was recruited by a resistance faction who sought to undermine Nael van Darnus's ambitions.<br />
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Melia began to leak secrets to the resistance in hopes of undoing Project Meteor and freeing her husband from its obsessive grasp. But eventually Melia was caught; she was tried and executed, much to Dorien's shock and despair. He threw himself back into his work, and in exchange for his devotion, the Garlean government kept his wife's treachery and execution away from the public eye. Roen never knew the truth; she was told Melia died in an accident. She was seven years old.<br />
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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 acted with perfect manners, for those brief moments when her father would grace their home with his presence.<br />
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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, idealistic, and full of patriotism, all of which were shattered when she actually witnessed the bloodshed and violence on the battlefield. Roen fled from the battle...<br />
<br />
...only to witness the horrifying truth of Project Meteor from a far. <br />
<br />
Roen survived the Calamity. She was later found malms away by a traveling vendor, while wandering the hills, dazed, delirious, and dehydrated. The merchant was a kind man; his name was Brenden Deneith. Brenden and his family took Roen in and nourished her back to health.<br />
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She stayed with the Deneith family in Western Thanalan 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 began to fail and die. <br />
<br />
When the bandits returned again two days later however, a Sultansworn patrolling nearby saved the rest of the family. And taking sympathy on them, he also returned the seemingly dead Brenden Deneith back to life---much to Roen's wonder and disbelief. <br />
<br />
It was on this day that Roen saw her path laid out before her: that of a Sultansworn. She would do for others what this paladin did for her family, but she also felt that she owed a debt to Eorzea, for her father's involvement in the Calamity. She set out to travel to Ul'dah to begin her training. <br />
<br />
Upon her arrival in Ul'dah, Roen struggled to make ends meet, to find work so that she could send what gil she made back to her adopted family, who had now settled upon a farm in Southern Thanalan. But with the children being too young as yet, and Brenden being weakened since his return from near death, Roen felt responsible for supporting the family who had saved her life. And so she gained employment as a hired blade, taking whatever jobs she could. She looked upon the Sultansworns with something akin to hero worship, hoping for any chance to begin her training. One of Roen's greatest fears was that she would never be worthy of it.<br />
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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 still 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.<br />
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=Recent Events=<br />
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When Roen first arrived in Ul'dah, she found employment with a company called the Gilded Mirage Consortium. She began to slowly warm up to some of them, and before long counted many of them as her friends. The wealthy owner supported her training first as a gladiator, then as a paladin. She was even allowed to travel via airship to Gridania for training at the Steelglen Fane. <br />
<br />
Knowing that Garleans were 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 bloodline was well-known.<br />
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During her search, 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 incident, she was promptly dismissed from the Consortium.<br />
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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 rumors that she may be connected with the Syndicate, Roen could not find any employment. This was when she took on the job of a miner, despite the fact that it did not pay very well. In order to make the necessary gil to send back to her father, Roen began to neglect her training in lieu of breaking rocks all day.<br />
<br />
Her prolonged absence unfortunately led to her dismissal from Ser Jenlyns Straightblade, her free paladin trainer and the Captain of the Sultansworns. But [[Natalie Mcbeef]], who had previously interrogated her, took it upon herself to take Roen in as her apprentice so that she may continue Roen's paladin training. It was with Natalie's guidance and trust 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]] came to learn of her Garlean heritage, and to her surprise, still accepted her as one of their own. Roen considered this small group of Sultansworns her family through duty and oath.<br />
<br />
Roen also found employment with a Free Company called Night Blades. She believed them to serve the people of Eorzea, although through unconventional means. She also believed that their leader, Ellion Goto, to have the right intentions at heart, even if his methods had proven to be ruthless at times.<br />
<br />
In researching her grandmother, Roen discovered that a Highlander by the name of [[Gharen Wolfsong]] was her brother by blood, and that she was taken from her family when she was a baby and given to her Garlean parents who raised her. This knowledge came at the price of much suffering and pain, mostly dealt by a mysterious Garlean woman named [[Raelisanne Banurein]], who captured and tortured Gharen Wolfsong for weeks. Roen was forced to resort to kidnapping an innocent man to trade for her brother's life, also making an enemy of another Highlander named [[Delial Grimsong]], who worked for Banurein. It was Delial who had initially befriended Roen through deception, and used her to capture Gharen and kill another Resistance leader.<br />
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After rescuing Gharen from the Garleans and helping him recover, Roen discovered that she had been suspended from her duties as Sultansworn due to an investigation that was initiated by a Monetarist noble named [[Jameson Taeros]]. It led two Immortal Flames to unearth evidence regarding a ceruleum core theft and what appeared to be a cover-up by her superior, Natalie. The three Sultansworns involved in the incident were all disgraced and given leave of duty, and to appease the Monetarists, their services were given over to the Brass Blades. Roen was assigned to a unit under the command of Captain [[Anden Anduron]]. <br />
<br />
Jameson Taeros then tasked Natalie to bring in Roen's brother, Gharen, else Roen would be tried as a Garlean spy. To hide her dealings with Taeros, Natalie arranged for Roen to be "kidnapped" by [[Askier Mergrey]] in order to keep her in the dark about the fate of her brother. Askier then asked his friend Crimson Mountain to help him, and the latter took to the task with obsessive fervor. He turned out to be a cruel and violent captor, and Askier, growing more and more uncomfortable with Crim's torment of Roen, finally attempted an escape with the hostage in tow. It ended with Askier losing an arm, and Crimson Mountain taking both Roen and Askier on a ship and sailing for destination unknown.<br />
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In the meanwhile, Natalie convinced Gharen to surrender himself to the Monestarists for Roen's own safety and freedom. She explained that she was following the Monestarists orders because they had evidence that Roen was a Garlean. To gain amnesty for Roen, she agreed to bring Gharen in, knowing full well that he would likely be killed. He agreed to this term to save his sister, and both believed that Roen would be delivered by Askier back to Ul'dah safe and sound.<br />
<br />
But when Natalie realized that the kidnapping had gone horribly wrong, she and Kage recruited the help of [[Osric Melkire]] to break Gharen out, and they all eventually faced down Crimson Mountain for the two captives he had tortured for many days on the seas. Delial agreed to sail away with Crimson Mountain in exchange for Roen and Askier's freedom, to which Crim complied. Once alone on the boat with the Roe, Delial delivered death onto him with a blade to his neck.<br />
<br />
Natalie, seeing Roen's condition after her rescue, forced herself to cut all ties with the Hyur, dismissing her from the Blades and calling her weak. She also hid away any regret as she spoke to Roen, nearly gloating about her own ruthlessness. That final betrayal shattered what remained of Roen's strength and resolve to hold herself together, and the Hyur broke. Gharen took it upon himself to take his sister way from Ul'dah, much to Natalie's silent relief. <br />
<br />
Roen hid out with her brother in La Noscea, recovering both mentally and physically from her ordeal. She also began to train in hand-to-hand combat, but then discovered that she was wanted on the charges of being a Garlean spy. Rather than risking the lives of loved ones who would stand to defend her against those who came to arrest her, Roen turned herself in. She held to her faith that truth would exonerate her and despite the warnings of many, believed that the Ul'dah justice system would find her innocent. Due to diligence on the part of Natalie, Kage, and Coatleque, Roen was found innocent, and was even offered to be reinstated to the rank of the Sultansworn if she wished to return.<br />
<br />
Roen did not return to the Order. <br />
<br />
Since regaining her freedom, Roen turned her focus instead toward [[Jameson Taeros]]. She suspected that he was not only working for the Syndicate, but also for [[Raelisanne Banurein]], a woman who shared a mysterious past with her Garlean father. While investigating and gathering evidence on Taeros, Roen met a smuggler by the name of [[Nero Lazarov]]. In getting to know the man, her eyes were opened to the sufferings of the poor and the underprivileged in Ul'dah, so she joined his crusade to oust the corruption of the Monetarists.<br />
<br />
The two have fought and argued more than exchanged pleasantries, but Roen could not help but be drawn to his relentless commitment to his cause. She also feared that he was headed down a dark path to see it through and promised herself to save him from such a fate. Somewhere along that journey, she came to realize that he meant more to her than just someone who shared her dream, and finally confessed to Nero that he has her trust...and her heart.<br />
<br />
While Nero worked tirelessly to choke off the Syndicate's wealth by raiding their merchant ships on the seas, Roen worked to undermine the Monetarists' reputation and their loyalties to each other. She entered an agreement with a valet named [[Gideon North]], a man who was also investigating the wealthy Ul'dahn nobles for his own purposes. Gideon became Taeros' personal butler to serve as eyes and ears to Roen regarding the noble and the Monetarist families. [[Coatleque Crofte]] seduced Taeros in an effort to investigate him, but also draw his eyes and attention away from Roen. Roen even enlisted the help of [[Delial Grimsong]] who agreed to work for Taeros in an effort to keep abreast of his movements against Nero.<br />
<br />
But as Nero's ruthless methods and plans came to light, Roen found herself becoming alienated from those she loved and held dear. Gharen, after discovering that Nero had an entire noble family killed for his plans, told Roen that he would be doing whatever he could to stop the pirate. The siblings understood they would be opposing each other as their parted ways. [[Verad Bellveil]], a Duskwight merchant that Roen considered to be one of her closest confidants, had also broken her trust in trying to steer her away from what he perceived to be an unrighteous path. And Gideon discovered that one of the people who had been responsible for his Master's death was none other than Nero Lazarov himself. He ended the agreement with Roen in working for Nero against the Monetarists.<br />
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[[category:Player Character]]</div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=89652Coatleque Crofte2015-05-04T18:55:53Z<p>Coatleque: /* Notable Events */</p>
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining surivor 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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
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While most people around the city can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of the Sultansworn. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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=Education=<br />
[[File:Coatleque_Crofte_4.jpg|250px|left]]<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
[[File:Crofte_ByEdda.jpg|250px|right]]<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
[[File:Crofte_combat.jpg|250px|right]]<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Still, she does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while<br />
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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[[File:Crofte_pinkdress.jpg|225px|right]]<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
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[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
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[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
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[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
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[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
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[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"To think I wished better for her. Alas, we cannot help those who do not want it, and she has made her stance very... very clear. It would be rude of me to not return the favor."<br />
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[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
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[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
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[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
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[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
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[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
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[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
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[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
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[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
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[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
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[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
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[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
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[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
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[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
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[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
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[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
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[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"I once thought that our friendship would never stand in the way of her duties. I was wrong, and perhaps that was my fault. But I did not think her duties would include protecting the corrupt."<br />
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[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
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[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
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[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
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[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
[[File:Crofte_Sideglance.png|225px|right]]<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
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"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
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Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
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"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
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"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<br />
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"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
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"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
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<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
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{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Nero Lazarov / Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Verad Bellveil<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Jancis Milburga<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Chachanji Gegenji<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: G'leo Nunh<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Aya Foxheart / Coatleque Crofte<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Osric Melkire<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Crooked Tarot<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
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|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Natalie Mcbeef<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Coatleque Crofte / Warren Castille<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Thread Owner: Roen Deneith<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=89651Coatleque Crofte2015-05-04T18:47:38Z<p>Coatleque: /* Notable Events */</p>
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining surivor 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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most people around the city can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of the Sultansworn. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
<br />
The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
<br />
In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Still, she does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while<br />
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
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| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
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| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
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| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"To think I wished better for her. Alas, we cannot help those who do not want it, and she has made her stance very... very clear. It would be rude of me to not return the favor."<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"I once thought that our friendship would never stand in the way of her duties. I was wrong, and perhaps that was my fault. But I did not think her duties would include protecting the corrupt."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
The following is a list of forum threads that detail specific encounters and longer plots. Some may be continuing, some may be completed, and others may have been chance encounters.<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
| Status: In Progress<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | As pressure mounts and darkness closes in, we are who chose to be. The rivalry between Taeros and Lazarov reaches its conclusion for all involved. <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After the events of '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]''' and '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7981 No Good Deed]''', Lazarov escalates his plans for Ul'dah in full force.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
| Status: Concluded<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when contraband from Ishgard is randomly distributed among the populace of Ul'dah? Dragons in Thanalan!<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Personal letters and private musings of Coatleque's dear friend [[Jancis Milburga | Jancis]] written to her from the Mist.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
| Status: On-going<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Random encounters and musings of one of Ul'dah's knights.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Chachanji Gegenji would like to be a paladin. Coatleque has given him a task to set him on his way.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | What happens when a loyal dog of the state and a bleeding heart of the people are locked in an elevator?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque is now the closest to Taeros. For her friend's sake she means to spy on him. But is there something more there?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Ser Crofte takes a group of new initiates on an important mission for the Palace to teach them to work together.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A high value target is wandering lose in Ul'dah. He may have been caught, to, if not for Evangeline's quick thinking.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Evangeline Primrose, self-proclaimed savior of the common man, has setup her soap box in the city square. How long can she pontificate before the guards silence her?<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | With Natalie gone, Coatleque has been designated executor of her estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
| Status: Unfinished<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | While Warren is away, Coatleque spends a day to relax with Aya away from the Quicksand.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Rumors abound and trust is hard to keep. Sometimes you need to speak frankly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | There is a new shop in town. Ser Crofte performs one of her routine inspections while on another case.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7510 An Unscheduled Luncheon]'''<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The budding relationship between Crofte and Castille.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7280 Second Hand Faith]'''<br />
| Status: Completed<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | After a Ceruleum core goes missing and three Knights are demoted as an example, Jenlyns reluctantly sics his latest upstart on the problem.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=89628Coatleque Crofte2015-05-04T16:37:03Z<p>Coatleque: /* Notable Events */</p>
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining surivor 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 in the city of coin.<br />
<br />
She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most people around the city can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of the Sultansworn. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Still, she does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while<br />
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"To think I wished better for her. Alas, we cannot help those who do not want it, and she has made her stance very... very clear. It would be rude of me to not return the favor."<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"I once thought that our friendship would never stand in the way of her duties. I was wrong, and perhaps that was my fault. But I did not think her duties would include protecting the corrupt."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
</div><br />
===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
</div><br />
===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Continued from '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]'''<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=89627Coatleque Crofte2015-05-04T16:36:38Z<p>Coatleque: </p>
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining surivor 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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most people around the city can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of the Sultansworn. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Still, she does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while<br />
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"To think I wished better for her. Alas, we cannot help those who do not want it, and she has made her stance very... very clear. It would be rude of me to not return the favor."<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"I once thought that our friendship would never stand in the way of her duties. I was wrong, and perhaps that was my fault. But I did not think her duties would include protecting the corrupt."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
</div><br />
===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
</div><br />
===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Continued from '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]'''<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
|}<br />
<br />
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
}}<br />
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'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining surivor 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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
<br />
While most people around the city can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of the Sultansworn. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
<br />
She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
<br />
Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Still, she does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while<br />
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
<br />
It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"To think I wished better for her. Alas, we cannot help those who do not want it, and she has made her stance very... very clear. It would be rude of me to not return the favor."<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Orrin Halgren]]:<br/><br />
<br />
"The Sultansworn? My experience with her is that she puts Ul'dah's safety above all other reason. It makes her commendable in service and obstructive in others..."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"I once thought that our friendship would never stand in the way of her duties. I was wrong, and perhaps that was my fault. But I did not think her duties would include protecting the corrupt."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10212 What You Are in the Dark]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | <br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8634 The Coming Storm]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Continued from '''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8223 The Forlorn Fortnight]'''<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9190 Scales in the Sand]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8325 Dear CiCi]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7390 Chronicles of a Sultansworn in (the) Heat]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9165 Paladin's Proof]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Coincidence and Happenstance]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8756 A Renewal of Trust]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9285 Of Service and Brotherhood]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8995 The Wandering Warrior]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 The Rights of All]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8630 Remnants of a Life Inexpertly Led]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8039 A Cup of Tea?]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8759 Clearing the Air]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7924 The Crooked Phoenix Emporium]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
|'''[http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8238 The Hand That Feeds You]'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" |<br />
|}</div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=86015Coatleque Crofte2015-04-16T21:47:07Z<p>Coatleque: /* Relationships */ (Added Delial, Gideon, Shaelen)</p>
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<div>=General=<br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
| imageheight = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining surivor 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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
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While most people around the city can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of the Sultansworn. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Still, she does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while<br />
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
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| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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| '''[[Delial Grimsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Herself<br />
| Status: Alive (for now)<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Kinslayer, bane of the Ala Mhigan resistance. Coatleque knows almost nothing about this woman personally. Their paths often cross at the hands of others, and typically only when dirty deeds need doing. From what dealings they <i>have</i> had, she is none too impressed with Delial. Anyone with as much bad blood in their history as her is not someone Coatleque is willing to trust so readily. Recently, she has gone so far as to deliver the woman into the hands of former resistance members to give them the chance at delivering whatever justice is deserved.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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| '''[[Gideon North]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Jameson's now former valet and butler. Coatleque had the displeasure of reinforcing Jameson's dismissal of the man after recent events. Perhaps not so much a friend, she sees him for what he is and can appreciate him as she is a servant herself. In all her dealings with Taeros, Gideon has unwittingly served as a voice on the side who helped to keep her grounded in who she is as the world crumbled around her.<br />
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| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
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| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
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| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
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| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
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| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
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| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
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| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
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| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
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| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shaelen Stormchild]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Smuggler and Ala Mhigan resistance member. Coatleque first met this woman while working to prove Roen's innocence of her false charges of spying. From there they have had limited interaction as the woman is rather aloof and nervous of being near law enforcement. Recently Coatleque has struck a deal with her to deliver Delial Grimsong into her hands in the exchange for information on where to find Nero Lazarov.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"Honor is a heavy, lonesome chain. Ser Crofte wears it well. It makes one so terribly predictable."<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"I once thought that our friendship would never stand in the way of her duties. I was wrong, and perhaps that was my fault. But I did not think her duties would include protecting the corrupt."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
(New Events at Top, but some may relate to others. All will be updated as things proceed)<br />
<br />
<u><b>Current Plotlines (in Progress):</b></u><br />
<spoiler><br />
:<u>The Comming Storm</u>:<br /><br />
::*Unrest has been growing between the Syndicate and the actions of a small Pirate fleet led by Nero Lazarov. The man has been harassing Ul'dahn trade routes by sea, stifling trade, depriving the rich of their income. Jameson Taeros has been assigned to deal with the issue once and for all.<br /><br />
::*Natalie has made her position known to Coatleque, that she would side with Jameson for the good of Ul'dah. She drilled Nero's first mate for information before executing him in the Sultansworn's political prison. Coatleque was not present, and did not know about it until after the fact due to her 'dealing' with her relationship woes at the time.<br /><br />
::*Natalie and Taeros both have confronted Coatleque to try and pressure her to join them. The Knight has remained neutral in this to date, seeing it as a political matter rather than one of National Security. She is reluctant to get involved in the man hunt, for Roen's sake more than anything else. Her friendship with Natalie has only been more strained over this turn of events. She may need to chose a side soon.<br /><br />
::*After a botched attempt to gather information on Nero, Natalie Mcbeef has been slain. This turn of events has seemingly shaken the city to its core. Coatleque can no longer remain neutral in her dealings now after her involvement in the raid. She awaits both judgement from her Captain, and the ire of Jameson Taeros if he is implicated.<br /><br />
::*Captain Jenlyns has proved to be more understanding than Coatleque thought. Her time is, however, short as the Maelstrom will eventually follow the clues back to Ul'dah. She now needs to prove that Nero Lazarov is a threat to both nations so the Admiral will also see the raid as necessary.<br /><br />
::*After touching base with her contact Brynnalia, under Taeros's employ, Coatleque begins to make plans to raid the address found at the warehouse and hopefully draw closer to Nero. Jameson once again attempted to buy her loyalty and pressure her to betray her friend Roen. Instead she sacrificed her own dignity, spending the night with Jameson to distract him from the girls trail. She intends now to keep him distracted for as long as she is able to give Roen time to act.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>I'll scratch your back</u>:<br /><br />
::*Coatleque's friend Jancis has requested her help in dealing with another friend who is addicted to the drug Somnus.<br /><br />
::*The Knight has made a deal with the crime lord C'Kayah to secure a parcel of Somnus for Jancis to experiment with. In return, C'Kayah has asked for Brass Blade immunity for Aya Foxheart. He does not want the woman to be pressured for Momodi's protection money again in the future.<br /><br />
::*C'Kayah has made good on his end of the bargain, delivering the required drug to Jancis so that she can work on a cure for withdrawl symptoms. Meanwhile, Coatleque is working with Taeros to acquire the requested immunity for Aya.<br /><br />
::*With surprisingly little coaxing, Coatleque was able to bend Taeros's ear. He agreed to pressure the Blades to only deal with Momodi in the future and leave Aya out of their plans. In return, Coatleque has agreed to look for the murderer of Alabrous Tane, who is still at large. She has begun looking for mercenaries who may be able to capture Jaxon Hawke to bring the woman to justice.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>Pillar-Ex, 24-man Raid</u>:<br /><br />
::*An unexpected turn of events since Ser Castille returned from Coerthas. It seems he has begun courting his former love once more. Coatleque has been left to compete for his affections against this womans advances.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque hatched a scheme to try and invoke Warren's jealousy. She invited a former 'lover', Alabrous Tane, to dinner with her at the Quicksand in hopes he would see them as she had seen he and Seimei. Things went horribly wrong when not only did Warren not show up, but Tane was murdered right in front of her. Coatleque was left standing in shock as her world is seemingly falling apart, and now she has Tane's bar tab to contend with.<br /><br />
::*Menphina has chosen to laugh at the Knight once more as Warren pulled her aside and made it known he no longer wishes to be with her. His words were few, cold, and sounded forced, which left her under the impression he did not mean them. She feels powerless to do anything about it, however, and has resigned herself the loser in all of this. She still feels he will only be hurt again in the end.<br/><br />
::*Rather than deal with her pain, Coatleque has requested to double her shift at the Palace. She feels if she keeps busy, her feelings will simply go away on their own.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque has learned that some of her comrades took it upon themselves to visit harm upon her former lover in a malformed plan to uphold her honour. She has expressed her distaste for this turn of events.<br /><br />
::*After Warren's friend Howl and another visited vengeance upon the Sworn who hurt Warren, Coatleque confronted the pair to make her disgust known. Her emotions have become conflicted over the matter, and she has begun to wonder if she ever truly knew Warren from the start. She desperately wants to believe he is a good man, but lately all she sees is violence which appears as a weakness to her.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>Paladinhood, or, <i>To Be a Sultansworn</i></u>:<br /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*With the reinstatement of Ser Mcbeef to the Order, Coatleque has attempted to step down from her position so that the former Sergeant may retake her rightful place. Both Mcbeef and Captain Jenlyns were adverse to the notion, however, and so Ser Crofte retains her current rank.<br /><br />
::*With the continued absence of Ser Sadowyn, it was decided that Ser Crofte would take her pace as the embodiment of Loyalty during the Trials of the Sultansworn. She will assist Captain Mynheir and Ser Mcbeef in the training of new applicants.<br /><br />
::*Ser Sadowyn has returned and taken up her mantle of Captain once more, though Ser Crofte will continue to be in charge of the Trial of Loyalty per Anelia's request.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque's attention has since been turned to the Order's latest recruits. Only time will tell if their various temperaments can be moulded into those of proper Paladins.<br/><br />
::*With the death of Ser Natlie Mcbeef in action, Coatleque has inherited all of her pending investigations and initiates. The Knight has been feeling the increased weight of responsibility now, and worries she will not be able to compare to Natalie's take-charge personality.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque has begun to develop feelings for Jameson Taeros. The more she is forced to work with the man, the more fascinated she become by him. She has even gone so far as to offer herself as a bargaining chip during one of their trades of services. While she tells herself she does this for the good of Ul'dah, a part of her begins to wonder if she desires something more.<br /><br />
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<u><b>Previous / Finished Plotlines:</b></u><br />
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:<u>The things we do for Friends...</u>:<br/><br />
::*Coatleque and Natalie have continued their investigation into the attempted poisoning of Roen Deneith while she was imprisoned in Ul'dah. They went so far as to question members of the Red Wings, and to enlist their aide in tracking down who may be using their emblem to incite such rumors.<br /><br />
::*Natalie has asked permission to contact her former love interest, C'Kayah, to ask for assistance in tracking down where the Somnus may have been purchased. He will not help, however, without an official writ granting him permission to continue importing goods to Ul'dah.<br /><br />
::*Roen has since hatched her own plan with the assistance of Nero Lazarov, a smuggler from Limsa Lominsa. They attempted to setup Jameson Taeros with a shipment of Somnus to try and pin him with smuggling contraband, but the Monetarist was already prepared with an alibi to avoid arrest. Roen was clearly upset when Crofte told her they could not arrest the man.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque has taken it upon herself to investigate this man that Roen is so intent on working with. She will not stand in Roen's way of tracking down those who intended to kill her, but she also does not want to see the woman betrayed by false friends yet again. While her investigation turned up nothing overly incriminating, she is still keeping a watchful eye over the pair whenever she is able.<br /><br />
::*Roen has confessed she has growing feelings for the man, Nero Lazarov. Coatleque expressed her joy for Roen over a private meeting, the last they had within the City. As they parted, however, she could not shake the feeling that Roen would soon face sorrow the likes of which she has not seen before.<br /><br />
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:<u>The Shadows of Death's Wings</u> (Episodic):<br/><br />
::*Ser Crofte has heard of a mysterious group of people who attacked her shield brethren, Natalie and Kage both. The pair were unharmed, but she has been uneasy since then - especially after the recent unrest in the city.<br />
::*Due to her work load pulling her in many different directions, Coatleque was unable to lend further assistance against the Crows. Luckily, Iron Sea had stepped up and led a band of heroes against the Voice to secure the saftey of the city once more.<br /><br />
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:<u>Oil and Water</u>:<br /><br />
::*Gaspard Howlett, someone who had approached Coatleque while she was on duty, has since provided her with information she requested. After payment, he gave her a counter offer asking for a more permanent role within the city. As this was not something she could offer, she instead brought him to the Red Wings headquarters with the mind that they may be able to use him.<br /><br />
::*It was since made known to her exactly what methods Master Howlett employs. She is quickly finding distaste for the man and has written him with requests of an audience to discuss matters before they get out of hand.<br /><br />
::*Master Howlett has been absent from the city for quite some time. Coatleque has learned through an intermediary that the man has no immediate interest in returning, having grown a distinct distaste for Ul'dahn politics after recent events.<br/><br />
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:<u>The Road to Redemption</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*After meeting a face from her past she'd rather have forgotten, Coatleque has a meeting arranged to speak with Shaelen about the events at the mine so many months ago. The cost may be high, but she is prepared to do what is necessary for Roen's defense.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque met with Jameson Taeros to discuss the recent attempt on Roen's life while she is in prison. She was almost getting somewhere to, until Natalie showed up and the conversation was diverted. She extended another invitation to the man as a courtesy and in hopes she may yet pry more information from him.<br /><br />
::*Having compiled all necessesary evidence in Roen's favor, combined with the recanting of Cicero's accustaions, Coatleque made her case before the Captain. Jenlyns was able to throw out the charges against Roen, as well as striking the Nanawa Mines incident from the records of all three involved. Gharen Wolfsong's involvement was also deemed irelevant and the capture and execution order against him was recinded. Coatleque made the formal announcement to Roen as she released her from the gaols and welcomed all three back to the Order should they desire it.<br /><br />
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:<u>Lifting Menphina's Curse:</u><br />
::*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 /><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 /><br />
::*As her nightmares continue to grow steadily worse, Coatleque found herself drawing closer to Ser Castille once more. She was comforted enough by his presence to be able to sleep as he watched over her from the door. On another occasion, he arrived after she had woken from another dream and stayed to read to her. She could no longer deny the effect he was having on her life.<br /><br />
::*After another stressful week, Coatleque requested that Warren continue the story he had begun a prior night. He waited in her room as she was kept late with her work, only to surprise her there. After a touchingly awkward moment between the two, they spent the night together as they confessed their love for each other under Menphina's embrace.<br /><br />
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:<u>The Thanks I Get</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*After yet more heated exchanges, Briareus's hand was forced and he and his assassin attacked the Red Wings's own stronghold. They left Ser Filangeiri for dead, a mistake that would soon catch up to them as the entire organization attempted a confrontation in the city. Briareus fled under pain of death should he ever return to the city.<br /><br />
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:<u>Blood in the Sands</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*While Ser Crofte recovered from her self-inflicted wound, the Red Wings dealt with Jin'li and removed the threat once and for all.<br /><br />
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:<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 /><br />
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:<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 /><br />
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:<u>Dear Sister</u>:<br />
::*It's hard not to get involved in your best friend's love life when everyone else keeps throwing it in your face.<br /><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 /><br />
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:<u>Career Change</u>:<br />
::*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.<br />
::*Looking to fill her spare time with yet more work, Coatleque has thrown her blade in with the Sailors of the Coral Sea.<br /><br />
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:<u>The Piquant Pumpkin</u>:<br />
::*Coatleque accepted a position to provide security at Gus Pumpkinweed's new Cafe during its grand opening.<br />
::*Services were once again rendered as security for the Spooky Lightsday at camp Bluefog.<br />
::*After a tumultuous conversation with Bartolomeo Filangieri, Coatleque has decided to terminate her volunteer employment at the Pumpkin. She can no longer split her time between official duties, and parading around in a pumpkin uniform, deciding it is ultimately unbefitting of a knight.<br />
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:<u>Tension Abounds</u>:<br /><br />
::*After sharing some personal 'girl' time with Tasa in the Mist, the pair parted ways with an unexpected kiss.<br /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
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| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining surivor 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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
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While most people around the city can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of the Sultansworn. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Still, she does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while<br />
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
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| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
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| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
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| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
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| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
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| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
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| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
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| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
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| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
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| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
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| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
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| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
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| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
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| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
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| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
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| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
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| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
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| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
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| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
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| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
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| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
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| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
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| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
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| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
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| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
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| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
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| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
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| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
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| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
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[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
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[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
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[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
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[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
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[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"Honor is a heavy, lonesome chain. Ser Crofte wears it well. It makes one so terribly predictable."<br />
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[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"I once thought that our friendship would never stand in the way of her duties. I was wrong, and perhaps that was my fault. But I did not think her duties would include protecting the corrupt."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
(New Events at Top, but some may relate to others. All will be updated as things proceed)<br />
<br />
<u><b>Current Plotlines (in Progress):</b></u><br />
<spoiler><br />
:<u>The Comming Storm</u>:<br /><br />
::*Unrest has been growing between the Syndicate and the actions of a small Pirate fleet led by Nero Lazarov. The man has been harassing Ul'dahn trade routes by sea, stifling trade, depriving the rich of their income. Jameson Taeros has been assigned to deal with the issue once and for all.<br /><br />
::*Natalie has made her position known to Coatleque, that she would side with Jameson for the good of Ul'dah. She drilled Nero's first mate for information before executing him in the Sultansworn's political prison. Coatleque was not present, and did not know about it until after the fact due to her 'dealing' with her relationship woes at the time.<br /><br />
::*Natalie and Taeros both have confronted Coatleque to try and pressure her to join them. The Knight has remained neutral in this to date, seeing it as a political matter rather than one of National Security. She is reluctant to get involved in the man hunt, for Roen's sake more than anything else. Her friendship with Natalie has only been more strained over this turn of events. She may need to chose a side soon.<br /><br />
::*After a botched attempt to gather information on Nero, Natalie Mcbeef has been slain. This turn of events has seemingly shaken the city to its core. Coatleque can no longer remain neutral in her dealings now after her involvement in the raid. She awaits both judgement from her Captain, and the ire of Jameson Taeros if he is implicated.<br /><br />
::*Captain Jenlyns has proved to be more understanding than Coatleque thought. Her time is, however, short as the Maelstrom will eventually follow the clues back to Ul'dah. She now needs to prove that Nero Lazarov is a threat to both nations so the Admiral will also see the raid as necessary.<br /><br />
::*After touching base with her contact Brynnalia, under Taeros's employ, Coatleque begins to make plans to raid the address found at the warehouse and hopefully draw closer to Nero. Jameson once again attempted to buy her loyalty and pressure her to betray her friend Roen. Instead she sacrificed her own dignity, spending the night with Jameson to distract him from the girls trail. She intends now to keep him distracted for as long as she is able to give Roen time to act.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>I'll scratch your back</u>:<br /><br />
::*Coatleque's friend Jancis has requested her help in dealing with another friend who is addicted to the drug Somnus.<br /><br />
::*The Knight has made a deal with the crime lord C'Kayah to secure a parcel of Somnus for Jancis to experiment with. In return, C'Kayah has asked for Brass Blade immunity for Aya Foxheart. He does not want the woman to be pressured for Momodi's protection money again in the future.<br /><br />
::*C'Kayah has made good on his end of the bargain, delivering the required drug to Jancis so that she can work on a cure for withdrawl symptoms. Meanwhile, Coatleque is working with Taeros to acquire the requested immunity for Aya.<br /><br />
::*With surprisingly little coaxing, Coatleque was able to bend Taeros's ear. He agreed to pressure the Blades to only deal with Momodi in the future and leave Aya out of their plans. In return, Coatleque has agreed to look for the murderer of Alabrous Tane, who is still at large. She has begun looking for mercenaries who may be able to capture Jaxon Hawke to bring the woman to justice.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>Pillar-Ex, 24-man Raid</u>:<br /><br />
::*An unexpected turn of events since Ser Castille returned from Coerthas. It seems he has begun courting his former love once more. Coatleque has been left to compete for his affections against this womans advances.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque hatched a scheme to try and invoke Warren's jealousy. She invited a former 'lover', Alabrous Tane, to dinner with her at the Quicksand in hopes he would see them as she had seen he and Seimei. Things went horribly wrong when not only did Warren not show up, but Tane was murdered right in front of her. Coatleque was left standing in shock as her world is seemingly falling apart, and now she has Tane's bar tab to contend with.<br /><br />
::*Menphina has chosen to laugh at the Knight once more as Warren pulled her aside and made it known he no longer wishes to be with her. His words were few, cold, and sounded forced, which left her under the impression he did not mean them. She feels powerless to do anything about it, however, and has resigned herself the loser in all of this. She still feels he will only be hurt again in the end.<br/><br />
::*Rather than deal with her pain, Coatleque has requested to double her shift at the Palace. She feels if she keeps busy, her feelings will simply go away on their own.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque has learned that some of her comrades took it upon themselves to visit harm upon her former lover in a malformed plan to uphold her honour. She has expressed her distaste for this turn of events.<br /><br />
::*After Warren's friend Howl and another visited vengeance upon the Sworn who hurt Warren, Coatleque confronted the pair to make her disgust known. Her emotions have become conflicted over the matter, and she has begun to wonder if she ever truly knew Warren from the start. She desperately wants to believe he is a good man, but lately all she sees is violence which appears as a weakness to her.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>Paladinhood, or, <i>To Be a Sultansworn</i></u>:<br /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*With the reinstatement of Ser Mcbeef to the Order, Coatleque has attempted to step down from her position so that the former Sergeant may retake her rightful place. Both Mcbeef and Captain Jenlyns were adverse to the notion, however, and so Ser Crofte retains her current rank.<br /><br />
::*With the continued absence of Ser Sadowyn, it was decided that Ser Crofte would take her pace as the embodiment of Loyalty during the Trials of the Sultansworn. She will assist Captain Mynheir and Ser Mcbeef in the training of new applicants.<br /><br />
::*Ser Sadowyn has returned and taken up her mantle of Captain once more, though Ser Crofte will continue to be in charge of the Trial of Loyalty per Anelia's request.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque's attention has since been turned to the Order's latest recruits. Only time will tell if their various temperaments can be moulded into those of proper Paladins.<br/><br />
::*With the death of Ser Natlie Mcbeef in action, Coatleque has inherited all of her pending investigations and initiates. The Knight has been feeling the increased weight of responsibility now, and worries she will not be able to compare to Natalie's take-charge personality.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque has begun to develop feelings for Jameson Taeros. The more she is forced to work with the man, the more fascinated she become by him. She has even gone so far as to offer herself as a bargaining chip during one of their trades of services. While she tells herself she does this for the good of Ul'dah, a part of her begins to wonder if she desires something more.<br /><br />
</spoiler><br />
<br />
<u><b>Previous / Finished Plotlines:</b></u><br />
<spoiler><br />
:<u>The things we do for Friends...</u>:<br/><br />
::*Coatleque and Natalie have continued their investigation into the attempted poisoning of Roen Deneith while she was imprisoned in Ul'dah. They went so far as to question members of the Red Wings, and to enlist their aide in tracking down who may be using their emblem to incite such rumors.<br /><br />
::*Natalie has asked permission to contact her former love interest, C'Kayah, to ask for assistance in tracking down where the Somnus may have been purchased. He will not help, however, without an official writ granting him permission to continue importing goods to Ul'dah.<br /><br />
::*Roen has since hatched her own plan with the assistance of Nero Lazarov, a smuggler from Limsa Lominsa. They attempted to setup Jameson Taeros with a shipment of Somnus to try and pin him with smuggling contraband, but the Monetarist was already prepared with an alibi to avoid arrest. Roen was clearly upset when Crofte told her they could not arrest the man.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque has taken it upon herself to investigate this man that Roen is so intent on working with. She will not stand in Roen's way of tracking down those who intended to kill her, but she also does not want to see the woman betrayed by false friends yet again. While her investigation turned up nothing overly incriminating, she is still keeping a watchful eye over the pair whenever she is able.<br /><br />
::*Roen has confessed she has growing feelings for the man, Nero Lazarov. Coatleque expressed her joy for Roen over a private meeting, the last they had within the City. As they parted, however, she could not shake the feeling that Roen would soon face sorrow the likes of which she has not seen before.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>The Shadows of Death's Wings</u> (Episodic):<br/><br />
::*Ser Crofte has heard of a mysterious group of people who attacked her shield brethren, Natalie and Kage both. The pair were unharmed, but she has been uneasy since then - especially after the recent unrest in the city.<br />
::*Due to her work load pulling her in many different directions, Coatleque was unable to lend further assistance against the Crows. Luckily, Iron Sea had stepped up and led a band of heroes against the Voice to secure the saftey of the city once more.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>Oil and Water</u>:<br /><br />
::*Gaspard Howlett, someone who had approached Coatleque while she was on duty, has since provided her with information she requested. After payment, he gave her a counter offer asking for a more permanent role within the city. As this was not something she could offer, she instead brought him to the Red Wings headquarters with the mind that they may be able to use him.<br /><br />
::*It was since made known to her exactly what methods Master Howlett employs. She is quickly finding distaste for the man and has written him with requests of an audience to discuss matters before they get out of hand.<br /><br />
::*Master Howlett has been absent from the city for quite some time. Coatleque has learned through an intermediary that the man has no immediate interest in returning, having grown a distinct distaste for Ul'dahn politics after recent events.<br/><br />
<br />
:<u>The Road to Redemption</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*After meeting a face from her past she'd rather have forgotten, Coatleque has a meeting arranged to speak with Shaelen about the events at the mine so many months ago. The cost may be high, but she is prepared to do what is necessary for Roen's defense.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque met with Jameson Taeros to discuss the recent attempt on Roen's life while she is in prison. She was almost getting somewhere to, until Natalie showed up and the conversation was diverted. She extended another invitation to the man as a courtesy and in hopes she may yet pry more information from him.<br /><br />
::*Having compiled all necessesary evidence in Roen's favor, combined with the recanting of Cicero's accustaions, Coatleque made her case before the Captain. Jenlyns was able to throw out the charges against Roen, as well as striking the Nanawa Mines incident from the records of all three involved. Gharen Wolfsong's involvement was also deemed irelevant and the capture and execution order against him was recinded. Coatleque made the formal announcement to Roen as she released her from the gaols and welcomed all three back to the Order should they desire it.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>Lifting Menphina's Curse:</u><br />
::*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 /><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 /><br />
::*As her nightmares continue to grow steadily worse, Coatleque found herself drawing closer to Ser Castille once more. She was comforted enough by his presence to be able to sleep as he watched over her from the door. On another occasion, he arrived after she had woken from another dream and stayed to read to her. She could no longer deny the effect he was having on her life.<br /><br />
::*After another stressful week, Coatleque requested that Warren continue the story he had begun a prior night. He waited in her room as she was kept late with her work, only to surprise her there. After a touchingly awkward moment between the two, they spent the night together as they confessed their love for each other under Menphina's embrace.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>The Thanks I Get</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*After yet more heated exchanges, Briareus's hand was forced and he and his assassin attacked the Red Wings's own stronghold. They left Ser Filangeiri for dead, a mistake that would soon catch up to them as the entire organization attempted a confrontation in the city. Briareus fled under pain of death should he ever return to the city.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>Blood in the Sands</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*While Ser Crofte recovered from her self-inflicted wound, the Red Wings dealt with Jin'li and removed the threat once and for all.<br /><br />
<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 /><br />
<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 /><br />
<br />
:<u>Dear Sister</u>:<br />
::*It's hard not to get involved in your best friend's love life when everyone else keeps throwing it in your face.<br /><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 /><br />
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:<u>Career Change</u>:<br />
::*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.<br />
::*Looking to fill her spare time with yet more work, Coatleque has thrown her blade in with the Sailors of the Coral Sea.<br /><br />
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:<u>The Piquant Pumpkin</u>:<br />
::*Coatleque accepted a position to provide security at Gus Pumpkinweed's new Cafe during its grand opening.<br />
::*Services were once again rendered as security for the Spooky Lightsday at camp Bluefog.<br />
::*After a tumultuous conversation with Bartolomeo Filangieri, Coatleque has decided to terminate her volunteer employment at the Pumpkin. She can no longer split her time between official duties, and parading around in a pumpkin uniform, deciding it is ultimately unbefitting of a knight.<br />
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:<u>Tension Abounds</u>:<br /><br />
::*After sharing some personal 'girl' time with Tasa in the Mist, the pair parted ways with an unexpected kiss.<br /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
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<headertabs /></div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=86005Coatleque Crofte2015-04-16T19:50:00Z<p>Coatleque: /* Relationships */ (Format test)</p>
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| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining surivor 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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
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While most people around the city can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of the Sultansworn. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Still, she does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while<br />
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive, Retired<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown, Retired<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
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| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive, Retired<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
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| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
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| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing, Retired<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
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| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
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| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive, Retired<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
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| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
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| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
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| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
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| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
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| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"Honor is a heavy, lonesome chain. Ser Crofte wears it well. It makes one so terribly predictable."<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"I once thought that our friendship would never stand in the way of her duties. I was wrong, and perhaps that was my fault. But I did not think her duties would include protecting the corrupt."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
(New Events at Top, but some may relate to others. All will be updated as things proceed)<br />
<br />
<u><b>Current Plotlines (in Progress):</b></u><br />
<spoiler><br />
:<u>The Comming Storm</u>:<br /><br />
::*Unrest has been growing between the Syndicate and the actions of a small Pirate fleet led by Nero Lazarov. The man has been harassing Ul'dahn trade routes by sea, stifling trade, depriving the rich of their income. Jameson Taeros has been assigned to deal with the issue once and for all.<br /><br />
::*Natalie has made her position known to Coatleque, that she would side with Jameson for the good of Ul'dah. She drilled Nero's first mate for information before executing him in the Sultansworn's political prison. Coatleque was not present, and did not know about it until after the fact due to her 'dealing' with her relationship woes at the time.<br /><br />
::*Natalie and Taeros both have confronted Coatleque to try and pressure her to join them. The Knight has remained neutral in this to date, seeing it as a political matter rather than one of National Security. She is reluctant to get involved in the man hunt, for Roen's sake more than anything else. Her friendship with Natalie has only been more strained over this turn of events. She may need to chose a side soon.<br /><br />
::*After a botched attempt to gather information on Nero, Natalie Mcbeef has been slain. This turn of events has seemingly shaken the city to its core. Coatleque can no longer remain neutral in her dealings now after her involvement in the raid. She awaits both judgement from her Captain, and the ire of Jameson Taeros if he is implicated.<br /><br />
::*Captain Jenlyns has proved to be more understanding than Coatleque thought. Her time is, however, short as the Maelstrom will eventually follow the clues back to Ul'dah. She now needs to prove that Nero Lazarov is a threat to both nations so the Admiral will also see the raid as necessary.<br /><br />
::*After touching base with her contact Brynnalia, under Taeros's employ, Coatleque begins to make plans to raid the address found at the warehouse and hopefully draw closer to Nero. Jameson once again attempted to buy her loyalty and pressure her to betray her friend Roen. Instead she sacrificed her own dignity, spending the night with Jameson to distract him from the girls trail. She intends now to keep him distracted for as long as she is able to give Roen time to act.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>I'll scratch your back</u>:<br /><br />
::*Coatleque's friend Jancis has requested her help in dealing with another friend who is addicted to the drug Somnus.<br /><br />
::*The Knight has made a deal with the crime lord C'Kayah to secure a parcel of Somnus for Jancis to experiment with. In return, C'Kayah has asked for Brass Blade immunity for Aya Foxheart. He does not want the woman to be pressured for Momodi's protection money again in the future.<br /><br />
::*C'Kayah has made good on his end of the bargain, delivering the required drug to Jancis so that she can work on a cure for withdrawl symptoms. Meanwhile, Coatleque is working with Taeros to acquire the requested immunity for Aya.<br /><br />
::*With surprisingly little coaxing, Coatleque was able to bend Taeros's ear. He agreed to pressure the Blades to only deal with Momodi in the future and leave Aya out of their plans. In return, Coatleque has agreed to look for the murderer of Alabrous Tane, who is still at large. She has begun looking for mercenaries who may be able to capture Jaxon Hawke to bring the woman to justice.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>Pillar-Ex, 24-man Raid</u>:<br /><br />
::*An unexpected turn of events since Ser Castille returned from Coerthas. It seems he has begun courting his former love once more. Coatleque has been left to compete for his affections against this womans advances.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque hatched a scheme to try and invoke Warren's jealousy. She invited a former 'lover', Alabrous Tane, to dinner with her at the Quicksand in hopes he would see them as she had seen he and Seimei. Things went horribly wrong when not only did Warren not show up, but Tane was murdered right in front of her. Coatleque was left standing in shock as her world is seemingly falling apart, and now she has Tane's bar tab to contend with.<br /><br />
::*Menphina has chosen to laugh at the Knight once more as Warren pulled her aside and made it known he no longer wishes to be with her. His words were few, cold, and sounded forced, which left her under the impression he did not mean them. She feels powerless to do anything about it, however, and has resigned herself the loser in all of this. She still feels he will only be hurt again in the end.<br/><br />
::*Rather than deal with her pain, Coatleque has requested to double her shift at the Palace. She feels if she keeps busy, her feelings will simply go away on their own.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque has learned that some of her comrades took it upon themselves to visit harm upon her former lover in a malformed plan to uphold her honour. She has expressed her distaste for this turn of events.<br /><br />
::*After Warren's friend Howl and another visited vengeance upon the Sworn who hurt Warren, Coatleque confronted the pair to make her disgust known. Her emotions have become conflicted over the matter, and she has begun to wonder if she ever truly knew Warren from the start. She desperately wants to believe he is a good man, but lately all she sees is violence which appears as a weakness to her.<br /><br />
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:<u>Paladinhood, or, <i>To Be a Sultansworn</i></u>:<br /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*With the reinstatement of Ser Mcbeef to the Order, Coatleque has attempted to step down from her position so that the former Sergeant may retake her rightful place. Both Mcbeef and Captain Jenlyns were adverse to the notion, however, and so Ser Crofte retains her current rank.<br /><br />
::*With the continued absence of Ser Sadowyn, it was decided that Ser Crofte would take her pace as the embodiment of Loyalty during the Trials of the Sultansworn. She will assist Captain Mynheir and Ser Mcbeef in the training of new applicants.<br /><br />
::*Ser Sadowyn has returned and taken up her mantle of Captain once more, though Ser Crofte will continue to be in charge of the Trial of Loyalty per Anelia's request.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque's attention has since been turned to the Order's latest recruits. Only time will tell if their various temperaments can be moulded into those of proper Paladins.<br/><br />
::*With the death of Ser Natlie Mcbeef in action, Coatleque has inherited all of her pending investigations and initiates. The Knight has been feeling the increased weight of responsibility now, and worries she will not be able to compare to Natalie's take-charge personality.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque has begun to develop feelings for Jameson Taeros. The more she is forced to work with the man, the more fascinated she become by him. She has even gone so far as to offer herself as a bargaining chip during one of their trades of services. While she tells herself she does this for the good of Ul'dah, a part of her begins to wonder if she desires something more.<br /><br />
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<u><b>Previous / Finished Plotlines:</b></u><br />
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:<u>The things we do for Friends...</u>:<br/><br />
::*Coatleque and Natalie have continued their investigation into the attempted poisoning of Roen Deneith while she was imprisoned in Ul'dah. They went so far as to question members of the Red Wings, and to enlist their aide in tracking down who may be using their emblem to incite such rumors.<br /><br />
::*Natalie has asked permission to contact her former love interest, C'Kayah, to ask for assistance in tracking down where the Somnus may have been purchased. He will not help, however, without an official writ granting him permission to continue importing goods to Ul'dah.<br /><br />
::*Roen has since hatched her own plan with the assistance of Nero Lazarov, a smuggler from Limsa Lominsa. They attempted to setup Jameson Taeros with a shipment of Somnus to try and pin him with smuggling contraband, but the Monetarist was already prepared with an alibi to avoid arrest. Roen was clearly upset when Crofte told her they could not arrest the man.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque has taken it upon herself to investigate this man that Roen is so intent on working with. She will not stand in Roen's way of tracking down those who intended to kill her, but she also does not want to see the woman betrayed by false friends yet again. While her investigation turned up nothing overly incriminating, she is still keeping a watchful eye over the pair whenever she is able.<br /><br />
::*Roen has confessed she has growing feelings for the man, Nero Lazarov. Coatleque expressed her joy for Roen over a private meeting, the last they had within the City. As they parted, however, she could not shake the feeling that Roen would soon face sorrow the likes of which she has not seen before.<br /><br />
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:<u>The Shadows of Death's Wings</u> (Episodic):<br/><br />
::*Ser Crofte has heard of a mysterious group of people who attacked her shield brethren, Natalie and Kage both. The pair were unharmed, but she has been uneasy since then - especially after the recent unrest in the city.<br />
::*Due to her work load pulling her in many different directions, Coatleque was unable to lend further assistance against the Crows. Luckily, Iron Sea had stepped up and led a band of heroes against the Voice to secure the saftey of the city once more.<br /><br />
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:<u>Oil and Water</u>:<br /><br />
::*Gaspard Howlett, someone who had approached Coatleque while she was on duty, has since provided her with information she requested. After payment, he gave her a counter offer asking for a more permanent role within the city. As this was not something she could offer, she instead brought him to the Red Wings headquarters with the mind that they may be able to use him.<br /><br />
::*It was since made known to her exactly what methods Master Howlett employs. She is quickly finding distaste for the man and has written him with requests of an audience to discuss matters before they get out of hand.<br /><br />
::*Master Howlett has been absent from the city for quite some time. Coatleque has learned through an intermediary that the man has no immediate interest in returning, having grown a distinct distaste for Ul'dahn politics after recent events.<br/><br />
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:<u>The Road to Redemption</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*After meeting a face from her past she'd rather have forgotten, Coatleque has a meeting arranged to speak with Shaelen about the events at the mine so many months ago. The cost may be high, but she is prepared to do what is necessary for Roen's defense.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque met with Jameson Taeros to discuss the recent attempt on Roen's life while she is in prison. She was almost getting somewhere to, until Natalie showed up and the conversation was diverted. She extended another invitation to the man as a courtesy and in hopes she may yet pry more information from him.<br /><br />
::*Having compiled all necessesary evidence in Roen's favor, combined with the recanting of Cicero's accustaions, Coatleque made her case before the Captain. Jenlyns was able to throw out the charges against Roen, as well as striking the Nanawa Mines incident from the records of all three involved. Gharen Wolfsong's involvement was also deemed irelevant and the capture and execution order against him was recinded. Coatleque made the formal announcement to Roen as she released her from the gaols and welcomed all three back to the Order should they desire it.<br /><br />
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:<u>Lifting Menphina's Curse:</u><br />
::*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 /><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 /><br />
::*As her nightmares continue to grow steadily worse, Coatleque found herself drawing closer to Ser Castille once more. She was comforted enough by his presence to be able to sleep as he watched over her from the door. On another occasion, he arrived after she had woken from another dream and stayed to read to her. She could no longer deny the effect he was having on her life.<br /><br />
::*After another stressful week, Coatleque requested that Warren continue the story he had begun a prior night. He waited in her room as she was kept late with her work, only to surprise her there. After a touchingly awkward moment between the two, they spent the night together as they confessed their love for each other under Menphina's embrace.<br /><br />
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:<u>The Thanks I Get</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*After yet more heated exchanges, Briareus's hand was forced and he and his assassin attacked the Red Wings's own stronghold. They left Ser Filangeiri for dead, a mistake that would soon catch up to them as the entire organization attempted a confrontation in the city. Briareus fled under pain of death should he ever return to the city.<br /><br />
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:<u>Blood in the Sands</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*While Ser Crofte recovered from her self-inflicted wound, the Red Wings dealt with Jin'li and removed the threat once and for all.<br /><br />
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:<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 /><br />
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:<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 /><br />
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:<u>Dear Sister</u>:<br />
::*It's hard not to get involved in your best friend's love life when everyone else keeps throwing it in your face.<br /><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 /><br />
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:<u>Career Change</u>:<br />
::*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.<br />
::*Looking to fill her spare time with yet more work, Coatleque has thrown her blade in with the Sailors of the Coral Sea.<br /><br />
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:<u>The Piquant Pumpkin</u>:<br />
::*Coatleque accepted a position to provide security at Gus Pumpkinweed's new Cafe during its grand opening.<br />
::*Services were once again rendered as security for the Spooky Lightsday at camp Bluefog.<br />
::*After a tumultuous conversation with Bartolomeo Filangieri, Coatleque has decided to terminate her volunteer employment at the Pumpkin. She can no longer split her time between official duties, and parading around in a pumpkin uniform, deciding it is ultimately unbefitting of a knight.<br />
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:<u>Tension Abounds</u>:<br /><br />
::*After sharing some personal 'girl' time with Tasa in the Mist, the pair parted ways with an unexpected kiss.<br /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Orrin Halgren<br />
| image = OrrinCliff.png<br />
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| title = Dragoon of the Holy See<br />
(The Mutt of Ishgard)<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| citizenship = Ishgard<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Midlander<br />
| stat_1 = Place of Birth<br />
| stat_1_value = Unknown, presumed Ishgard<br />
| stat_2 = Guardian<br />
| stat_2_value = Halone, The Fury<br />
| stat_3 = Nameday<br />
| stat_3_value = 26th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon (Age: 29)<br />
| stat_4 = Occupation<br />
| stat_4_value = Dragoon<br />
| stat_5 = House Crest<br />
| stat_5_value = The Wolf<br />
| stat_6 = Family<br />
| stat_6_value = Charloix Halgren, Father<br />
Reillette Halgren, Mother<br />
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Rodiath Halgren, Brother<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance</div>===<br />
"Mayhaps it would benefit Ser Orrin to remain in armor when attending these events, You'd almost forget that he was a Hyur."<br />
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''— Ser Sombrequain Hanrieaux, at the Ishgardian Summit and Banquet''<br />
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Orrin possesses the physique typical of that of a Dragoon, lithe, muscular and athletic. his eyes are a steely ice-blue-grey that tend to be intimidating and intense.He has no scars, visible or otherwise on skin that reflects the now sun-bereft Coerthan highlands.<br />
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His facial features possess a degree of Elezen-like elegance betrayed only by a particularly strong Hyuran chin and nose. He grows his hair long, letting a bang drape over his face as if to hide it. However it is properly maintained and seemingly incapable of getting mussed up even when crammed into his helmet. Some of the more gossip-prone ladies of the Ishgardian court say he grows it long to hide his ears out of shame.<br />
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Orrin rarely strides into combat without his Drachen Mail and Gae Bolg: The symbols of office of being a Dragoon. Though after his armor was and weapon were all but destroyed in the battle against Vishap, he was given a slightly modified replacement set, the armor was bluish rather than the traditional purple and the helm possessed a runic glow akin to the statues found upon the Steps of Faith. It commemorated his participation and survival in that fight.<br />
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: '''Height:''' (5'9")<br />
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: '''Weight:''' Muscular (170 lbs.)<br />
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: '''Complexion:''' pale pinkish<br />
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: '''Hair:''' Brown, Shoulder Length, Elezen style<br />
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: '''Eyes:''' Ice Blue-Grey<br />
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: '''Particular Traits:''' Intimidating thousand-malm-stare<br />
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: '''Voice:''' not of particular note, masculine, Ishgardian accent clear and unambiguous<br />
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: '''Clothing Style:'''Tailored, well fitted clothing or full Dragoon armor bearing his house crest<br />
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: '''Laterality:''' Right Handed<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History and Backstory</div>===<br />
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''"House Halgren is an Elezen House, yes."''<br />
''— Ser Orrin Halgren, for the nth time''<br />
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House Halgren is a minor house within Ishgardian nobility, name supposedly tying back to old Elezen akin to the likes of Haldrath and Thordan, founding fathers of Ishgard. Existing from the beginning, the house enjoyed a strong, secure place within the walls of the city, playing a bigger role in politics than in the war. However, during a particularly vicious period of extended Dravanian assualts, House Halgren suffered greatly, leaving a singular successor to the name: Charloix Halgren, an Inquisitor. After the dust had settled, Charloix quickly took a wife, Reillette, a cannoneer he had fallen in love with during a siege by the Dravanian Horde. Some believed that Charloix consorting with a commoner spelled the demise of the House.<br />
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It seemed to be true for, after years of trying, they had failed to produce an heir. Talks of the end of one of the first houses of Ishgard began to circulate, whispers of succession and the like abounded. However one day, Charloix was charged with investigating the burnt down remains of a fallen settlement, to truly verify it was a dragon attack or the work of heretics. He heard a cry and within the wreckage of one house was a Hyuran baby swaddled and seemingly untouched. The settlement was so truly destroyed that book-keeping for the lost was nigh impossible and the child was left without name or relatives. Uncharacteristically for an Inquisitor, and perhaps spying an opportunity, he had taken pity for the child and took him as his own, dubbing him Orrin. He and Reillette raised the child happily, rearing him to be successor to the Halgren House, he was taught court etiquette and was formerly schooled from a young age. Orrin found little love elsewhere; teased by the other children while almost entirely ignored by other, more fundamental members of the high courts of Ishgard. He became known as "Mutt" for the house coat of arms was a Wolf and possibly the illegitimate child between Charloix and one of the house servants. In truth, it was more complimentary than other tales of him being a Dravanian in glamor. He had sworn to prove them wrong by being a worthy successor to the Halgren name.<br />
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However, on the tail end of his 8th summer, his mother became pregnant and it would not be until his "brother" was born that Orrin realized what it would mean. His parents were of course ecstatic when their healthy Elezen boy was born. Though his parents still loved him, they became more distant as they redoubled their efforts to raise Rodiath as their "real" successor. He came to the revelation on his own and sought ways to not only regain favor with his parents but also acceptance within Ishgard. It would also be that year that Nidhogg returned to raze Coerthas. Naturally Charloix was called to perform his duty of weeding out heretics and dissenters spawned by the dragon's terrible influence. Leaving Reillette to care for Orrin who had come down with a fever that seemed almost induced by the great dragon's appearance. It was then in one fever dream that he saw a vision, a woman's voice that promised him greatness and to be savior of Ishgard should he choose it. He awoke and he set his eyes upon becoming a Dragoon, recognized by the Holy See, no he would become Azure Dragoon. After Azure Dragoon Ser Alberic turned away Nidhogg and the dust settled, he approached his father who had returned well and healthy and fielded his request. Charloix encouraged Orrin to aspire for such heights, perhaps even spurring him on by the tales of Alberic having lamed himself in the most recent fight. That Ishgard would need a strong successor.<br />
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He poured himself heart and soul into the arts, finding mentors within House Fortemps, it brought him outside of the walls of the Holy City and it was there he found what he thought was the Ishgard he wished to protect and serve. He quickly took to the lance as if fueled by the Fury herself, rising through the ranks quickly until he finally saw frontline combat against the horde. His unit was tasked to Aevis and Dragonflys but a full dragon broke past the lines and bore down upon him and his group. His squad commander was quickly immolated and the others were quickly routed. He put his first dragon to the spear in that fight, lopping off a talon before it was shattered to splinters. It was then he took the severed talon in hand gouged the fearsome beast through the eye to kill it. He survived that day and definitely thought the parallels of his kill was a sign of his fate to be Azure Dragoon. It was most unfortunate that then he would find that Ser Alberic had taken in Estinien years back and trained him personally. The title of Azure Dragoon belonged to the Elezen long before Orrin even had an inkling to be a Dragoon. Admittedly crushed, still he continued his training, becoming deadly competent, earning begrudging respect from the other highborne. However, it was only with Fortemps repeated petitioning that Orrin was eventually recognized as a Dragoon of the Holy See; his own armor crafted and weapon forged for him and given station at Dragonhead. <br />
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He grew up handsomely as well. That, combined with the esteemed station as Dragoon he saw the hearts of some ladies of other houses thaw. However, they would never openly admit it. Regardless, it gave him the courage to approach the girl who was kindest to him as a child: Lady Millette Chirardien who returned the feelings in turn. Orrin however, would not, for the sake of her honor, allow for their relationship to become public. Further still, Orrin would come to witness her seduced by the bewitching words of the Dravanian Horde and turned into a heretic. How her death came to past was unknown, but Orrin personally sought her out and ended her life. He will not speak of it to this day.<br />
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The Calamity soon struck afterwards and when Coerthas was plunged into its seemingly eternal winter he tossed himself at the horde as if to re-summon Nidhogg to battle by sheer body count alone. His anger only tempered upon hearing of the supposed summoning of Shiva and how Ishgard cowered impotently, sending outsiders and sellswords to do the job instead of their own men. Anger now turning to Ishgard's inability to protect itself; what had happened to the country of valor and power he once knew? Fortemps had always been accepting of outsiders and yet it seemed now they were reliant, cripplingly so. Ishgard hobbled where it once strode so proudly. What could the outsiders possess that so far outstripped the blood and strength of his own men? Was his own title as dragoon a concession for the lack of more capable, able, fitting men and women of old? Orrin would get leave by House Fortemps to explore the world outside of the highlands, leaving behind his own armor as he did so, believing it wrongly given. He would find the strength, the true and proper strength worthy of the Ishgard he believed in.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Preferences</div>===<br />
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''"It's a nightmare to serve Ser Orrin, he doesn't impose at all and expects me to hold conversation, can he not just order me around?"'' ''— House Fortemps servant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Drinking.<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Good food.<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Learning of the world outside Ishgard.<br />
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: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Those who shirk their duty, especially fellow Ishgardians<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Dragons, intensely so.<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Those who speak ill of Ishgard.<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Those that discount him on account of being Ishgardian.<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> His nickname "Mutt"<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Snow.<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Non Ishgardians carrying a Gae Bolg or armor of the Dragoon without good reason<br />
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: <font style="color:#C0C97B;" size="3">■</font> <i>Food:</i> Karakul Stew.<br />
: <font style="color:#C0C97B;" size="3">■</font> <i>Drink:</i> Ishgardian Brandy<br />
: <font style="color:#C0C97B;" size="3">■</font> <i>Colours:</i> Blue<br />
: <font style="color:#C0C97B;" size="3">■</font> <i>Place:</i> Costa del Sol.<br />
: <font style="color:#C0C97B;" size="3">■</font> <i>Festival:</i> Starlight Celebration.<br />
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: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> <i>Alignment:</i> Neutral Good to Lawful Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> <i>Vices:</i> Drinking, Women, Miqo'te especially<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> <i>Religion:</i> Halone, the Fury.<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> <i>Goal:</i> To restore Ishgardian to its former glory worthy of Halone's favor through whichever means necessary<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Personality</div>===<br />
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''"Remember when the ice was solely in our drinks?"''<br />
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''— Ser Orrin Halgren, beset by dragons at Snowcloak''<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Obsessive, will find a goal and chase it tirelessly.<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Overly polite or indirect as a result of being raised for court etiquette.<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Intense.<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Emotionally detached, relationships with women are usually shallow if not business related.<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Only knowing some things from books as opposed to experience.<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''Fears''</div></span></b><br />
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: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Failure in duties to Ishgard.<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Being bewitched by the Dravanian Horde or consumed by the dragon's blood in his Drachen Mail<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Finding love once more.<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Being tempered.<br />
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: <font style="color:#C0C97B;" size="3">■</font> Prodigious strength, stamina, and agility. armed and unarmed<br />
: <font style="color:#C0C97B;" size="3">■</font> Intelligence from being an educated noble<br />
: <font style="color:#C0C97B;" size="3">■</font> Dragon killer<br />
: <font style="color:#C0C97B;" size="3">■</font> Smooth operator with words/charmer<br />
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: Formally educated to be a Lord, has considerable knowledge of the history of Ishgard, its politics and its relations to its neighbors. He also has taken interest in the cultures of other places and knows cursory information about non-Ishgardian Hyurs and Elezen as well as knowing some info about the other races.<br />
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: Capable of reading and understanding most texts written in common tongue, only arcane or highly specialized texts elude his immediate understanding. Oddly proficient in understanding Dravanian<br />
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: Overly friendly and open minded for an Ishgardian, though quick to turn on a dime the moment business is being dicussed.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Abilities and Skills</div>===<br />
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''"Look upon the armor with its spikes and blades and horns and know it is meant for killing dragons, for one day you shall die by fire, fang or claw. By fire, you shall quench it with dragon's blood, by fang you will make their mouths bleed, by claw, you will ensure it will not take a single step without remembering that it had to cripple itself to kill ''you'', wear it proudly, Dragoon." ''<br />
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''— Dzaemel Dragoon Forellant Teringuerre ''<br />
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Fate-14 character sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b4ON7Pez5qLAj6IcC0i9kjoX1nH2DgzQbu0JIZXADbA/<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Dragoon appropriate agility/mobility<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Physical Strength<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Physical Stamina<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Fast Learner<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Quick Thinker<br />
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: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Fists<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Lancer's Arms<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Dragoon armor's many spikes and blades<br />
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: <font style="color:#C0C97B;" size="3">■</font> None or poor.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Why You Would Approach Orrin</div>===<br />
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section on ideas for walk up RP beyond just trying to hit on him at Quicksands. Should walk up/tell if:<br />
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<font style="color:#BEC3BC;" size="3">■</font> Of Ishgardian nobility and as such know Orrin or heard of him<br />
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<font style="color:#BEC3BC;" size="3">■</font> Fought alongside Orrin against the Horde<br />
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<font style="color:#BEC3BC;" size="3">■</font> Heretic or Ishgardian fugitive<br />
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<font style="color:#BEC3BC;" size="3">■</font> Fellow Dragoon<br />
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<font style="color:#BEC3BC;" size="3">■</font> House Fortemps member<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Affiliations</div>===<br />
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<font style="color:#BEC3BC;" size="3">■</font> House Fortemps<br />
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<font style="color:#BEC3BC;" size="3">■</font> House Halgren<br />
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<font style="color:#BEC3BC;" size="3">■</font> Holy See of Ishgard<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Common Knowledge</div>===<br />
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<span style="font-size:smaller;">Note: This section is of information that can be used to influence RP before actually approaching and who would know such information and it won't be considered metagaming or godmodding </span><br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''Ishgardian Nobility/Inquisitor could know:''</div></b><br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Know of House Halgren and that it is Elezen<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Know of Orrin as adopted son of Charloix and of Orrin's brother, Rodiath. <br />
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: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> His "nickname": mutt<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Know of Orrin's station at Fortemps<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Know of Orrin's supposed skill as a Dragoon<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Recognize him by sight. <br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Orrin fought at the Steps of Faith<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''Ishgardian Citizen/Soldier could know''</div></span></b><br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Know of House Halgren and that it is Elezen.<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Know of Orrin as an adopted outsider.<br />
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: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> His "nickname": mutt<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Know of Orrin's station at House Fortemps.<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Witnessed or fought along side Orrin in battle.<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Recognize him by name via reputation as adopted outsider or skilled Dragoon or Both<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Recognized by sight if fought alongside him<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Orrin fought at the Steps of Faith<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''Knowledgeable of Ishgardian Politics could know:''</div></b><br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Know of House Halgren, may not know it is Elezen<br />
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: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> His "nickname": mutt of Ishgard<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Know of an adopted outsider and feasible upheaval<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>depending on the above, recognition by name<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''Anyone else could know:''</div></b><br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Possibly know of House Halgren, Orrin will be impressed<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font>Furthermore, know it is Elezen<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Orrin fought at the Steps of Faith/saw a Dragoon with the crest of a wolf fight at Steps of Faith<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Rumours</div>===<br />
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<span style="font-size:smaller;">Note: This section is editable by anyone. Just keep in mind that the rumors here may be both true or false.</span><br />
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"I don't know what truth is worse, that he is not even flesh and blood of House Halgren or possibly the mutt-child of his father and a servant, leave it to a lowborn like Reillette to look the other way" '' — Ishgardian house servant''<br />
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"Have you ever seen a man actually use the spikes and blades on their armor? Woe be any Dravanian that takes away his spear, it will not be as clean a death." '' — Ishgardian Soldier''<br />
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"We met at night, had lept up to my chambers...it was passionate and yet distant, he was gone by morning. At least he was civil about not telling a soul." — Ishgardian Lady<br />
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"That man is the sole reason we are out of Ishgardian brandy, were it not for the coin he brings he'd be dragged out by the brass blades on my orders I swear it!" '' — Momodi''<br />
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"He means well but there is a darkness that won't be sated by dragon's blood, hopefully letting him see the world will bring him back with perspective" ''— Haucherfaunt''<br />
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"That mutt is making a mockery of what it means to be Highborne" ''— Ishgardian Noble ''<br />
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"The mutt better not die to dragons, I'll throw myself off Witchdrop if we have to give him a proper grave." ''— Ishgardian Templar Knight''<br />
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"Him? I'd never! To lay with him would be to lay with a dragon!" ''—Ishgardian Lady caught staring''<br />
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"He thinks he can hide his Hyuran ears under that hair? Deceitful to the last, dragon." ''— Templar Knight''<br />
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"He..he laughs, --he even smiles-- too much for an Ishgardian, its unnerving." ''— Gridanian at the Carline Canopy''<br />
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"Millette was always kind to him and a heretic, coincidence? I think not!" ''— Jailed heretic at Whitebrim''<br />
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"The first time we met I thought he would drive me through with that lance of his. Now it seems he wants to drive me through with a different one." - [[Evangeline Primrose]]<br />
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"A seemingly well-intended man, albeit incorrigibly lecherous and dogmatically bound to duty." - [[Ameline Valtin]]<br />
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"I found him to be rather polite for a foreigner. He certainly bore my political posturing with the grace of one practiced in such things." - [[Coatleque Crofte|Ser Crofte]]<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Name Etymology</div>===<br />
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''"It matters not what they say for ''now'' you come of good stock, wear your name with pride and honor and you shall always be my son."''<br />
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''— Lord Charloix Halgren''<br />
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Halgren: "Hal" from Halone and Haldrath, "gren" from green for the green lands of Coerthas<br />
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Orrin: Meaning spear head (Nordic name that apparently means a flat pointed stone, so a spear head).<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Ongoing Story</div>===<br />
''"By the end, Ishgard will care not for what you have said, but for the number of dragons you have slain."'' <br />
''— anonymous'' <br />
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''This is for ongoing established cannon, things that are within Orrin's past and have been achieved. This is book keeping for myself primarily but also a good tool if you want to use it as a way to establish rapport such as "So you are the one who did so and so" ''<br />
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-Departure-<br />
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Orrin left Camp Dragonhead under leave of House Fortemps, he had left behind his Dragoon armor and weapon, feeling that it was wrongfully given to him. He set out to relearn and re-earn the ways of the Dragoon while seeking out the adventurer or whatever matched the drawings on one particular scroll from the Observatorium. The scroll spoke of places in Eorzea, rich in Aether, so closely tied to the other world that it was possible to speak to the twelve directly. Surely, if he could find a place, present himself as a disciple of Halone, The Fury would grant him audience and aid him. His first stop was Gridania, under the guise of an adventurer he trained under Ywain with the Wood Wailers at the Lancer's guild, seeking what nuances they brought to the art that Ishgard lacked. They trained quite similarly, value on keeping one's head in the most insurmountable of odds, a steely resolve even when out maneuvered and outmatched, unflappable to any threat. These were things Orrin already knew but to relearn them in a place without the constant threat of Dragons only confirmed to him that, at least as a soldier of the lance, Orrin was correct in his teachings and discipline. While in training he heard tales of a place that worshiped The Twelve, an ancient place called the Sanctum in the East Shroud. He headed there and on the way met Avaline Starsong, a Miqo'te, together they reached the sanctum and found that yes, the marking seemed to match, though the last symbol to confirm as much hid behind large sealed doors. He would part ways with Avaline there, though he found no sign of the Adventurer who stole the title of Azure Dragoon he had found a lead. <br />
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-Of Sealed Doors and Fates-<br />
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In Gridania, he could find little info about the Sanctum aside from how old and mysterious it was. He decided it'd be best to go to Ul'Dah, He had heard that rumors about all over seem to find the most traction there. He made way to the Quicksands and began to camp one of the many tables all the while keeping ears out for anything of his interest as he poured over the tomes he had brought with him. He'd meet a number of people, all contributing additional leads for what he sought, be it the adventurer or a way to open the doors. A person of particular note caught his eyes, an Ayleth Cowell who looked to him as if barely old enough to be out on her own. She'd disappear a few days. He would then find that the woman had been kidnapped by Amal'jaa and brought to the bowl of embers along with a small contingent of Brass Blades....Miraculously she returned unscathed and Orrin took considerable interest in this development, for if a woman could survive being tempered maybe there would be a way to immunize the soldiers of Ishgard against the twisting, bewitching words of Dragons.<br />
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He searched for wards at first, ways to aetherically interfere with Primals and then hoped to extend that to dragons. He came across Jolynn Zeles who posessed a book about warding off voidsent, though not necessarily Primals, mayhaps there would be similar applications. It would result in little but would bring him across the continent, from the Burning Wall to the corrupted lighthouse of Pharos Sirius. It would be on return from Pharos that he would make a stop in Eastern La Noscea on word of ancient temples reclaimed by the jungle hiding markings similar to the one on his scroll. It was there he was beset upon by a Dragon. He killed it and made it away with his life, though none closer to his goals. However, he saw it as a sign, Halone had sent a dragon to him to test his resolve and by killing it he deemed himself worthy once more to wear his armor. Of course that would mean returning to Coerthas.<br />
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He returned with little complication, reclaiming his Gae Bolg and Drachen Mail, it seemed the situation had only worsened for the city state and as such felt compelled to linger, He retook his station in Coerthas and served for several moons, slaying the horde with new found conviction and fervor. It would be there that he would meet an Adventurer, one who claimed to had also survived an encounter with a primal, attributing it to something called the echo. Though he knew little, what symptoms he exhibited did match that of Ayleth's, with a word to describe her immunity, he found greater ease in researching the subject. <br />
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-A door closes, another opens-<br />
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Much to his disappointment however, the Echo did not appear to be something that could be reproduced however, he was not entirely disheartened, there was still the adventurer out there, also, there was still the door that required to be open. He had set out back into Eorzea, with his weapon and armor in hand. Ready to move as an agent of Halone<br />
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-Obscure Geometry-<br />
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Orrin had come across talks in the Quicksands of a palace that had resurfaced from the Calamity draining the waters of Bronze Lake. An entire temple built by the people of Nym, dedicated to Oschon the Wanderer. A place of such extensive worship by such an advanced culture, Orrin reasoned, would be built on an aetherial fount of some sort. To confirm, he contracted the goldsmiths guild for an Aetherial detector, as that was being built he went to Limsa Lominsa, perusing the expansive library of the Arcanist guild for anything he could get about Nym and the works of channeling Aether through geometries. It was through these studies he noted similarities between the runes in the tomes of Arcanists to summon forth their avatars and that of the temple's layout. Were he correct, the temple was a giant rune, built with aether conducting materials meant to guide the wealth of aether into the center of the palace. Such power would, in theory, make a layman such as Orrin be capable of communing with the other plane. Though the architectural blueprints he had were from the time of Nym's heyday and the palace had been submerged for many cycles, the only way to see if his conclusions held any truth would be to work his way into the Palace center himself.<br />
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Returning to Ul'dah, he took the detector with him and made his way back to Vylbrand, to Bronze Lake. There it was, the looming palace right in the middle. With some ample gil he convinced the ferryman to take him to it. He pushed into the ruins and soon found himself overwhelmed, forced to retreat, he would need help. Enlisting the aid of adventurers, a history obsessive arcanist, a marauder and an archer he ventured back into the palace, taking aetherial readings along the way. Though the ruins were in ill repair, he found that his hypothesis to be true, aether congregated in increasing intensities the further in they ventured. Upon reaching the center he knelt in prayer. The room lit up with sparks and aetherial condensation before suddenly, Orrin was struck down and the lights died around them.<br />
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Catatonic to the outside world he saw visions of ancient Nym, watched the horrific transformation of its citizenry to Tonberries and was given 3 haunting words: "Hear, Feel, Think". Orrin would soon be jostled out of the vision before he could glean any more by the arcanist's physicking. Drained, haunted by his visions they cut their way out of the palace.<br />
<br />
He summarily paid the adventurers, the marauder, perhaps too mercenary for her own good, departed with nary a care for what had transpired, same with the archer. The arcanist lingered and prodded with questions, Orrin spoke of the visions and the words but the arcanist knew not of their meaning. They split ways and Orrin returned to Ul'dah.<br />
<br />
-Echoes in the Cathedral-<br />
<br />
Upon his return he heard the town was alight with news that the Sanctum of The Twelve had finally been restored for the sake of Eternal Bonding ceremonies. Though not his intended method, he now finally found means of ingress to the ancient cathedral. Much to his chagrin though, despite the markings matching the observatorium scroll to its finest detail, the "restoration" utterly ruined the aetherial conductivity of the building. The sanctum was a nexus for the Gods no more. He decided to rest in the Carline Canopy before departing back to Ul'dah, there, upon nearing a woman he fell unconscious and saw the battle of Cartenau, the selfsame woman fighting there, her name, her past all crystallized in an instant. When he came to he was sitting on one of the stools, facing the woman. He called to her by name and profession and it elicited her to reveal to him that he posesssed the echo, a conclusion he had not thought of for those who he met before with it only spoke of their resistance to tempering. He needed more confirmation however, barring fighting a primal one to one the woman spoke of the ability to purify corrupted crystals was common for those with the echo. He thanked the woman and was off to find such crystals.<br />
<br />
He raided Natalan under guise of plain armor and weapon to not alert the Ixali of his Ishgardian origin, cutting past the guards to the aetheryte. He retrieved his quarry and sequestered himself in his private chambers in Fortemps. He indeed had the gift. The realization floored him and he began to wonder if what he had was the real reason he was so capable those years past, that his own strength paled in comparison to the gift. Was his steadfast devotion stemming from the echo? Was he incorruptible, even to Dravanian influence? Did it make his feelings all the more correct and not the fearful feeling in the back of his head that he was on the path to heresy?<br />
<br />
It was not only till he heard tales and rumors that Lady Iceheart too held the echo that he concluded that though one could have the gift, one was not incorruptible entirely. He at least preferred that to the possibility that Dravania was in the right. Galvanized once more he set out for more answers.<br />
<br />
-Scales in the Sand-<br />
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*ongoing storyline*<br />
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[[Category:Ishgardian]]</div>Coatlequehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Coatleque_Crofte&diff=85935Coatleque Crofte2015-04-16T15:52:17Z<p>Coatleque: /* Combat */ (dat grammar)</p>
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| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining surivor 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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
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While most people around the city can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of the Sultansworn. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharpened blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Still, she does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while<br />
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
This section has not been written yet<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
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| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
----<br />
[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
----<br />
[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
----<br />
[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
----<br />
[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
----<br />
[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"Honor is a heavy, lonesome chain. Ser Crofte wears it well. It makes one so terribly predictable."<br />
----<br />
[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
----<br />
[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
----<br />
[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
----<br />
[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
----<br />
[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
----<br />
[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
----<br />
[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
----<br />
[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
----<br />
[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"I once thought that our friendship would never stand in the way of her duties. I was wrong, and perhaps that was my fault. But I did not think her duties would include protecting the corrupt."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
----<br />
[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
----<br />
[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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<br />
=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
----<br />
Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
----<br />
"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
----<br />
"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<br />
----<br />
"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
----<br />
"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
----<br />
"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
(New Events at Top, but some may relate to others. All will be updated as things proceed)<br />
<br />
<u><b>Current Plotlines (in Progress):</b></u><br />
<spoiler><br />
:<u>The Comming Storm</u>:<br /><br />
::*Unrest has been growing between the Syndicate and the actions of a small Pirate fleet led by Nero Lazarov. The man has been harassing Ul'dahn trade routes by sea, stifling trade, depriving the rich of their income. Jameson Taeros has been assigned to deal with the issue once and for all.<br /><br />
::*Natalie has made her position known to Coatleque, that she would side with Jameson for the good of Ul'dah. She drilled Nero's first mate for information before executing him in the Sultansworn's political prison. Coatleque was not present, and did not know about it until after the fact due to her 'dealing' with her relationship woes at the time.<br /><br />
::*Natalie and Taeros both have confronted Coatleque to try and pressure her to join them. The Knight has remained neutral in this to date, seeing it as a political matter rather than one of National Security. She is reluctant to get involved in the man hunt, for Roen's sake more than anything else. Her friendship with Natalie has only been more strained over this turn of events. She may need to chose a side soon.<br /><br />
::*After a botched attempt to gather information on Nero, Natalie Mcbeef has been slain. This turn of events has seemingly shaken the city to its core. Coatleque can no longer remain neutral in her dealings now after her involvement in the raid. She awaits both judgement from her Captain, and the ire of Jameson Taeros if he is implicated.<br /><br />
::*Captain Jenlyns has proved to be more understanding than Coatleque thought. Her time is, however, short as the Maelstrom will eventually follow the clues back to Ul'dah. She now needs to prove that Nero Lazarov is a threat to both nations so the Admiral will also see the raid as necessary.<br /><br />
::*After touching base with her contact Brynnalia, under Taeros's employ, Coatleque begins to make plans to raid the address found at the warehouse and hopefully draw closer to Nero. Jameson once again attempted to buy her loyalty and pressure her to betray her friend Roen. Instead she sacrificed her own dignity, spending the night with Jameson to distract him from the girls trail. She intends now to keep him distracted for as long as she is able to give Roen time to act.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>I'll scratch your back</u>:<br /><br />
::*Coatleque's friend Jancis has requested her help in dealing with another friend who is addicted to the drug Somnus.<br /><br />
::*The Knight has made a deal with the crime lord C'Kayah to secure a parcel of Somnus for Jancis to experiment with. In return, C'Kayah has asked for Brass Blade immunity for Aya Foxheart. He does not want the woman to be pressured for Momodi's protection money again in the future.<br /><br />
::*C'Kayah has made good on his end of the bargain, delivering the required drug to Jancis so that she can work on a cure for withdrawl symptoms. Meanwhile, Coatleque is working with Taeros to acquire the requested immunity for Aya.<br /><br />
::*With surprisingly little coaxing, Coatleque was able to bend Taeros's ear. He agreed to pressure the Blades to only deal with Momodi in the future and leave Aya out of their plans. In return, Coatleque has agreed to look for the murderer of Alabrous Tane, who is still at large. She has begun looking for mercenaries who may be able to capture Jaxon Hawke to bring the woman to justice.<br /><br />
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:<u>Pillar-Ex, 24-man Raid</u>:<br /><br />
::*An unexpected turn of events since Ser Castille returned from Coerthas. It seems he has begun courting his former love once more. Coatleque has been left to compete for his affections against this womans advances.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque hatched a scheme to try and invoke Warren's jealousy. She invited a former 'lover', Alabrous Tane, to dinner with her at the Quicksand in hopes he would see them as she had seen he and Seimei. Things went horribly wrong when not only did Warren not show up, but Tane was murdered right in front of her. Coatleque was left standing in shock as her world is seemingly falling apart, and now she has Tane's bar tab to contend with.<br /><br />
::*Menphina has chosen to laugh at the Knight once more as Warren pulled her aside and made it known he no longer wishes to be with her. His words were few, cold, and sounded forced, which left her under the impression he did not mean them. She feels powerless to do anything about it, however, and has resigned herself the loser in all of this. She still feels he will only be hurt again in the end.<br/><br />
::*Rather than deal with her pain, Coatleque has requested to double her shift at the Palace. She feels if she keeps busy, her feelings will simply go away on their own.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque has learned that some of her comrades took it upon themselves to visit harm upon her former lover in a malformed plan to uphold her honour. She has expressed her distaste for this turn of events.<br /><br />
::*After Warren's friend Howl and another visited vengeance upon the Sworn who hurt Warren, Coatleque confronted the pair to make her disgust known. Her emotions have become conflicted over the matter, and she has begun to wonder if she ever truly knew Warren from the start. She desperately wants to believe he is a good man, but lately all she sees is violence which appears as a weakness to her.<br /><br />
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:<u>Paladinhood, or, <i>To Be a Sultansworn</i></u>:<br /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*With the reinstatement of Ser Mcbeef to the Order, Coatleque has attempted to step down from her position so that the former Sergeant may retake her rightful place. Both Mcbeef and Captain Jenlyns were adverse to the notion, however, and so Ser Crofte retains her current rank.<br /><br />
::*With the continued absence of Ser Sadowyn, it was decided that Ser Crofte would take her pace as the embodiment of Loyalty during the Trials of the Sultansworn. She will assist Captain Mynheir and Ser Mcbeef in the training of new applicants.<br /><br />
::*Ser Sadowyn has returned and taken up her mantle of Captain once more, though Ser Crofte will continue to be in charge of the Trial of Loyalty per Anelia's request.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque's attention has since been turned to the Order's latest recruits. Only time will tell if their various temperaments can be moulded into those of proper Paladins.<br/><br />
::*With the death of Ser Natlie Mcbeef in action, Coatleque has inherited all of her pending investigations and initiates. The Knight has been feeling the increased weight of responsibility now, and worries she will not be able to compare to Natalie's take-charge personality.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque has begun to develop feelings for Jameson Taeros. The more she is forced to work with the man, the more fascinated she become by him. She has even gone so far as to offer herself as a bargaining chip during one of their trades of services. While she tells herself she does this for the good of Ul'dah, a part of her begins to wonder if she desires something more.<br /><br />
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<u><b>Previous / Finished Plotlines:</b></u><br />
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:<u>The things we do for Friends...</u>:<br/><br />
::*Coatleque and Natalie have continued their investigation into the attempted poisoning of Roen Deneith while she was imprisoned in Ul'dah. They went so far as to question members of the Red Wings, and to enlist their aide in tracking down who may be using their emblem to incite such rumors.<br /><br />
::*Natalie has asked permission to contact her former love interest, C'Kayah, to ask for assistance in tracking down where the Somnus may have been purchased. He will not help, however, without an official writ granting him permission to continue importing goods to Ul'dah.<br /><br />
::*Roen has since hatched her own plan with the assistance of Nero Lazarov, a smuggler from Limsa Lominsa. They attempted to setup Jameson Taeros with a shipment of Somnus to try and pin him with smuggling contraband, but the Monetarist was already prepared with an alibi to avoid arrest. Roen was clearly upset when Crofte told her they could not arrest the man.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque has taken it upon herself to investigate this man that Roen is so intent on working with. She will not stand in Roen's way of tracking down those who intended to kill her, but she also does not want to see the woman betrayed by false friends yet again. While her investigation turned up nothing overly incriminating, she is still keeping a watchful eye over the pair whenever she is able.<br /><br />
::*Roen has confessed she has growing feelings for the man, Nero Lazarov. Coatleque expressed her joy for Roen over a private meeting, the last they had within the City. As they parted, however, she could not shake the feeling that Roen would soon face sorrow the likes of which she has not seen before.<br /><br />
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:<u>The Shadows of Death's Wings</u> (Episodic):<br/><br />
::*Ser Crofte has heard of a mysterious group of people who attacked her shield brethren, Natalie and Kage both. The pair were unharmed, but she has been uneasy since then - especially after the recent unrest in the city.<br />
::*Due to her work load pulling her in many different directions, Coatleque was unable to lend further assistance against the Crows. Luckily, Iron Sea had stepped up and led a band of heroes against the Voice to secure the saftey of the city once more.<br /><br />
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:<u>Oil and Water</u>:<br /><br />
::*Gaspard Howlett, someone who had approached Coatleque while she was on duty, has since provided her with information she requested. After payment, he gave her a counter offer asking for a more permanent role within the city. As this was not something she could offer, she instead brought him to the Red Wings headquarters with the mind that they may be able to use him.<br /><br />
::*It was since made known to her exactly what methods Master Howlett employs. She is quickly finding distaste for the man and has written him with requests of an audience to discuss matters before they get out of hand.<br /><br />
::*Master Howlett has been absent from the city for quite some time. Coatleque has learned through an intermediary that the man has no immediate interest in returning, having grown a distinct distaste for Ul'dahn politics after recent events.<br/><br />
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:<u>The Road to Redemption</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*After meeting a face from her past she'd rather have forgotten, Coatleque has a meeting arranged to speak with Shaelen about the events at the mine so many months ago. The cost may be high, but she is prepared to do what is necessary for Roen's defense.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque met with Jameson Taeros to discuss the recent attempt on Roen's life while she is in prison. She was almost getting somewhere to, until Natalie showed up and the conversation was diverted. She extended another invitation to the man as a courtesy and in hopes she may yet pry more information from him.<br /><br />
::*Having compiled all necessesary evidence in Roen's favor, combined with the recanting of Cicero's accustaions, Coatleque made her case before the Captain. Jenlyns was able to throw out the charges against Roen, as well as striking the Nanawa Mines incident from the records of all three involved. Gharen Wolfsong's involvement was also deemed irelevant and the capture and execution order against him was recinded. Coatleque made the formal announcement to Roen as she released her from the gaols and welcomed all three back to the Order should they desire it.<br /><br />
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:<u>Lifting Menphina's Curse:</u><br />
::*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 /><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 /><br />
::*As her nightmares continue to grow steadily worse, Coatleque found herself drawing closer to Ser Castille once more. She was comforted enough by his presence to be able to sleep as he watched over her from the door. On another occasion, he arrived after she had woken from another dream and stayed to read to her. She could no longer deny the effect he was having on her life.<br /><br />
::*After another stressful week, Coatleque requested that Warren continue the story he had begun a prior night. He waited in her room as she was kept late with her work, only to surprise her there. After a touchingly awkward moment between the two, they spent the night together as they confessed their love for each other under Menphina's embrace.<br /><br />
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:<u>The Thanks I Get</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*After yet more heated exchanges, Briareus's hand was forced and he and his assassin attacked the Red Wings's own stronghold. They left Ser Filangeiri for dead, a mistake that would soon catch up to them as the entire organization attempted a confrontation in the city. Briareus fled under pain of death should he ever return to the city.<br /><br />
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:<u>Blood in the Sands</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*While Ser Crofte recovered from her self-inflicted wound, the Red Wings dealt with Jin'li and removed the threat once and for all.<br /><br />
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:<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 /><br />
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:<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 /><br />
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:<u>Dear Sister</u>:<br />
::*It's hard not to get involved in your best friend's love life when everyone else keeps throwing it in your face.<br /><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 /><br />
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:<u>Career Change</u>:<br />
::*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.<br />
::*Looking to fill her spare time with yet more work, Coatleque has thrown her blade in with the Sailors of the Coral Sea.<br /><br />
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:<u>The Piquant Pumpkin</u>:<br />
::*Coatleque accepted a position to provide security at Gus Pumpkinweed's new Cafe during its grand opening.<br />
::*Services were once again rendered as security for the Spooky Lightsday at camp Bluefog.<br />
::*After a tumultuous conversation with Bartolomeo Filangieri, Coatleque has decided to terminate her volunteer employment at the Pumpkin. She can no longer split her time between official duties, and parading around in a pumpkin uniform, deciding it is ultimately unbefitting of a knight.<br />
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:<u>Tension Abounds</u>:<br /><br />
::*After sharing some personal 'girl' time with Tasa in the Mist, the pair parted ways with an unexpected kiss.<br /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Coatleque Crofte<br />
| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = 275px<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ul'Dah<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = Early to mid 20's<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = In a Relationship<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Paladin & Sultansworn<br />
| stat_4 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 6 ilms / 150 ponz<br />
| stat_5 = Nicknames<br />
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte<br />
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'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining surivor 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 in the city of coin.<br />
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She tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. Often found in and around Ul'dah as she is unable to stray very far due to her duties as a Sultansworn, she is a chronic workaholic and will almost always be found in uniform. She considers this to be her only proof of station within the city and takes her position very seriously.<br />
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While most people around the city can easily see her in the role of a knight, to any true noble it would be blatantly clear that she is not of their blood. While on duty she acts with the utmost respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect of the Sultansworn. When off-duty, she will always be dressed well with her hair made up, often with a hat of some sort. Her nights are spent quietly observing the myriad adventurers that pass through the city on the off chance she may hear rumors related to whatever investigations she has pending.<br />
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She had been shy in her past as the responsibility of the Gallantry was first laid upon her, but since then she has grown into the position. She is not one to begin a conversation, but she can certainly end one if it is called for. Her speech is slow and practiced unless something has upset or distracted her. In these moments her Ala'Mhigan origins will show through.<br />
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Her involvement with a Monetarist nobleman, Jameson Taeros, was well known through the city at one point. She has been rather withdrawn from the public lately, and the man himself has not been seen for some time. Inquiries into the affairs of House Taeros would find that the estate has been recently foreclosed upon.<br />
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=Education=<br />
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Coatleque did not have any formal education when she arrived in Ul'dah. Being the daughter of a fisherman, she knew how to cook, clean, and gut fish. She spoke with a heavy Ala'Mhighan accent and poorly at that. She was forced to learn quickly how to act and address the nobility, due to circumstances, or else she would not have survived long.<br />
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As of now she is able to read, write, and can speak slowly and eloquently as long as she is focused on her speech. She has basic knowledge of a myriad of useless skills which she had to learn, the more important of those being slight of hand and picking simple locks. Anything more than those of typical shackles would be beyond her skill.<br />
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The majority of her formal learning is that of swordplay from her training in the Sultansworn Order. While she was certainly not the best of her class, she did excel quickly at it and earned a few nicknames due to her two-handed fighting style that tended to leave her practice mates with sprained wrists.<br />
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=Spirituality=<br />
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A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She sees the work of their hands in all things around her and is baffled by how blind some people can be in their lack of faith. She is not one to push her beliefs on others even as she makes mention of the Twelve frequently through conversations.<br />
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In her past, Llymlaen was the patron of her village, being settled on the shores of Gyr'Abania. Some of her people did adopt Rhalgr as most of Ala'Mhigo would. It was through the faith of her friend Sapphire that she began to trust more in Menphina after she was brought to Ul'dah.<br />
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Seeing relationship after relationship either fall apart or end with another dead lover, combined with the loss of her close friend Natalie in the Order, she has taken Rhalgr as her patron. Recent events in her life have made her come to realize she cannot maintain a neutral ground where politics and justice collide. Through the blessings of Rhalgr she would hope to bring about the destruction of the plots of evil men against her new home.<br />
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Coatleque is also closely tied to Nymeia, goddess of fate, whom she believes will place portents of things to come in the dreams of those whom are destined to change them.<br />
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=Combat=<br />
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Coatleque has no martial prowess other than that of the sword, her skill thereof being every bit of that which one would expect from the Sultana's Elite guard - though she is no grandmaster. Her style is one of mobility and brute force. She focuses on dodging attacks while exploiting openings in defense, and therefore will not favor a shield in combat. It is rumored that a full on hit from her blade when wielded with two hands is enough to split a wooden shield, or shatter the victim's arm if it is metal.<br />
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It is just as well that she has no love of combat and views all life as sacred. She very rarely spars with any live opponents, preferring the safety of a training dummy. If drawn into actual combat, she strikes only to disarm and subdue. If she ever lashes out to kill it would be out of fear for the lives of those in her care, or for her own safety.<br />
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Her personal arsenal has been collected over time from various jobs, missions, gifts, and commissions. The most recent addition being the large gilded sword she now carries often which was gifted to her by her paramour Jameson Taeros. She carries it more as a sentimental item while on duty - it has yet to see actual use, though it is a fully-forged and sharp blade. Other blades she has kept are a long iron spatha when she needs to concealment, a standard issue Brass Blade scimitar, a ceremonial cobalt winglet, and her own commissioned blue-steel winglet which was formerly her primary weapon.<br />
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=Healing=<br />
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While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.<br />
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone<br />
attempting to heal others. Still, she does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while<br />
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.<br />
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Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the<br />
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can<br />
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.<br />
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=Background=<br />
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There was a time when Coatleque was dead-set against speaking of her own background and life before joining the Sultansworn. Even today she is hesitant to share any details with those she does not know. In her line of work, however, she has found there are times when it helps to share certain details to prove she is no better than the criminals she is forced to deal with. People tend to open up slightly when they see each other on common ground.<br />
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===Birth and Early Life:===<br />
Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo, the beaches of Gyr'Abania. Born Florence Fishbane in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era just after the fall of Ala Mhigo, this makes her Garlean by birth alone if not for location. Built on the coast and of little importance, the village eked out a meagre existence far from the city-state itself. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman with no special skills or talents. She spent her youth helping her mother cooking, cleaning, and gutting fish for her father. To this day she cannot bear the taste of seafood. When she came of age, her parents began the process of arranging her to be bonded to the miller's son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.<br />
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When Dalamund came raining down, a rather large chunk of it fell to the ocean just off the coast of the villiage itself. The resulting tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. Those who survived had fled to the old military outpost built into the cliffs just above the shore. Not even a week later, still in mourning, brigands from the mountains came looking to make quick coin off the salvage from the wreckage. Florence watched in horror as her fiancée was killed and cried out which gave away their position. What villagers were left were captured or killed as they tried to flee. She has never forgiven herself for this, which she considers the single greatest mistake of her life.<br />
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===Captivity in Ul'dah:===<br />
They were carted off in rags and taken by cover of night to Ul'dah first. The leader of the brigands, Cadmus, was an experienced slaver who knew he could exploit the women and especially Florence for a certain quality she had. She was sold to Dace Korlon, proprietor of the Red Sands - an expensive brothel in one of the less frequented parts of Pearl Lane. There she remained for three long years of forced service as a high-class whore.<br />
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She would not have survived her ordeal if not for the kindness of another slave girl, a Miqo'te Seeker called Sapphire due to her deep purple eyes. Sapphire was the longest surviving slave girl at the time and had the Master's favor, being in charge of the other slave girls. She took pity on Florence and often came to her room at night to talk and teach her how to survive. It was Sapphire who gave her the name Coatleque because of her exotic red hair. The purpose being that Florence could pin all the wicked things she had been forced to do on Coatleque, then leave the name behind if the Twelve ever granted her freedom again.<br />
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It was Sapphire who taught Coatleque how to read and write, how to speak properly like a lady. How to dress, wear make-up and to look the part. Their clients demanded such from their higher-class girls after all. Sapphire also taught her how to perform simple dances, how to pick locks so they could walk freely at night, and simple tricks of slight-of-hand. The Master expected them to ply their trade to the fullest extent possible, after all, and many a nobleman left with their pockets much lighter than intended.<br />
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It was near the end of her imprisonment that Sapphire came to her one night looking very distraught. It seemed she had stolen something from a very influential client. Something she should not have. Despite the Master's insistence that she did well, she feared for her own life and new it was time to leave. Having swiped a key from Dace's room and bribed the guard for the night, she intended to leave and return to her tribe. It was then that she told Coatleque her real name, F'lierre, and the two knew they may never see each other again.<br />
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Not one moon after their emotional departure, the Brass Blades descended upon the Red Sands in a false-front raid to 'end slave trafficking'. What Coatleque later found was that F'lierre had stolen a forged signet ring of the house of Ul and the Syndicate was none too happy at its loss. The Blades ransacked the building, set it ablaze, and killed anyone who got in their way. Among the confusion, Coatleque managed to help as many girls as she could escape through the sewers. The next morning many of them saw their first sunrise in years once more as free women.<br />
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===Answers in the Shroud:===<br />
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===Return to Ul'dah:===<br />
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===Meaning in Service:===<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
An exhaustive list of people that Coatleque knows, how, why, and her reaction to them. If your name is not on this list, it is because I either forgot or have not role-played long enough to form a sufficient opinion yet.<br />
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| '''[[Alabrous Tane|Alabrous Tane]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A thoroughly despicable man and a shadow of Coatleque's past. Their relationship began while she was a brothel slave. He came around just long enough for her to start to care about him then suddenly disappeared. Later, Coatleque was forced to deal with him again during one of her investigations. She later discovered he was working for Jameson Taeros. Tane was killed by Jaxon Hawk right in front of Coatleque one night at the Quicksand while they were sharing a drink.<br />
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| '''[[Anelia Sadowyn|Anelia Sadowyn, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The Azure Falcon of Carteneau Plains, Anelia's history with the Sultansworn was tumultuous at best. Her overzealous pursuit of Monetarist corruption has clashed with the goals of the Order on more than one occasion. Coatleque eventually had to confront her over this and Anelia left the Order soon afterwords to pursue her own goals as a Free Paladin. Since then, the woman has only become more relentless and is prone to overstep her authority to cleanse any perceived corruption.<br />
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| '''[[Askier Mergrey|Askier Mergrey]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him. If not for the sake of Captain Mynheir, she would have nothing to do with the man.<br />
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| '''[[Aya Foxheart|Aya Foxheart]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Ishgard, Ul'dah<br />
| Status: Blonde<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. Her constant kindness towards the Coatleque has caused her to take pause on occasion. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion and take stock of what is truly important to her.<br />
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| '''[[Bartolomeo Filangieri|Bartolomeo Filangierie, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Ishgard<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him. She has heard no word of him since his departure, but rumor has it he has sworn allegiance to an Ishgardian house.<br />
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| '''[[Brynnalia Callae|Brynnalia Callae]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom, Monetarists, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A raven-haired former member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met Miss Callae through Jameson Taeros by which she is employed. They deal with each other as needed though often with opposing goals. Brynnalia seems to be motivated only by money in Coatleque's eyes. This is blessing and a curse as Coatleque knows the woman can probably be bought, but perhaps by the wrong person.<br />
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| '''[[Edda Eglantine]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: La Noscean Nobility<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | To Coatleque, Lady Eglantine is the only sign of nobility outside of Ul'dah she has had direct contact with. To date, they have not had much to talk about, but Coatleque enjoys her company if only to just watch how she holds herself and acts around others.<br />
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| '''[[Erik Mynhier|Erik Mynhier, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn. She still regards the man with some amount of awe and worries he may ultimately disapprove of her leadership abilities.<br />
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| '''[[Evangeline Primrose|Evangeline Primrose]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Republic of Ul'dah Executive Committee<br />
| Status: Annoying<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Dravanian heretic, Ishgardian exile, and self-proclaimed revolutionary. Evangeline has been a thorn in Coatleque's side since she arrived in Ul'dah. Their relationship has been a string of heated debates separated by shite flinging (quite literally once time). In the end, Coatleque's even-temper seems to have won out as Evangeline's strategy has mellowed some. They have even come so far as to be civil in one anothers company.<br />
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| '''[[Franz Renatus|Franz]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.<br />
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| '''[[Gharen Wolfsong|Gharen Wolfsong]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladin, Ala Mhigan Resistance<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque met him first through his sister Roen. A rather private person, in her estimation, their paths do not cross often. She is happy to work with him whenever they do, however. Recently they have begun working together to track down and bring Nero Lazarov to justice.<br />
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| '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed|Gus Pumpkinweed]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Piquant Pumpkin<br />
| Status: Orange<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 neglected to collect). Coatleque eventually had to end her employment under Gus as her duties back in the city began to take more and more of her time.<br />
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| '''[[Ha'uruh Nunh|Ha'uruh "Howl" Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.<br />
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| '''[[Inessa Hara|Inessa Hara, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn, Private Investigator<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent and surprising addition to the order. Inessa Hara was a private investigator who setup shop in Ul'dah. After a string of events left her feeling rather impotent in the political spectrum, she decided to persue a career where she would have more leverage to accomplish her goals. Coatleque is unsure what to think of her, feeling that her self-serving motives will eventually clash with the Tennants of the Order and leave them with one less member once again.<br />
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| '''[[Iskander Ionius|Iskander Ionius]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A new recruit to the Order, and the adopted sister of Romy Leonhardt. Iskander has been the only initiate to date who impressed Coatleque with her initial response to her interview questionnaire.<br />
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| '''[[Jameson Taeros|Jameson Taeros]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, Garlemald<br />
| Status: Alive, Romantically entangled<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A prominent and wealthy Monetarist who seems to have sprung up from nowhere within the city-state. The man has his fingers in many nefarious looking plots, though none of them can ever be traced back to him directly. Coatleque was forced to deal with him through her subordinate at the time, Natalie. After Natalie's death, Coatleque took the initiative to try and infiltrate Taeros's business dealings by feinging interest in him for the sake of her friend Roen. What she did not expect is that they would develop feelings for each other. Presently, she has been spending most of her nights at his estate.<br />
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| '''[[Jancis Milburga|Jancis Milburga]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Gridania, The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Sweet & Innocent<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.<br />
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| '''[[Kage Kiryuu|Kage Kiryuu, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. Kage has since left the Order to pursue his own goals. She sometimes sees him in the Quicksand, though they rarely trade words.<br />
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| '''[[Kale Aideron|Kahleed Aideron]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Monetarists, The Immortal Flames, Bloodsworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame, turned Blade, turned Bloodsworn. Kale has been a rather blunt voice of the Monetarist persuasion in Ul'dah. He and Coatleque share a number of views on how to go about protecting their city, however their opinions differ greatly on the execution of such views.<br />
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| '''[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas|Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.<br />
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| '''[[Koporo Aporo|Koporo Aporo, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.<br />
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| '''[[Leanne Delphium|Leanne, of the Fancy Hat]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Coral Sea<br />
| Status: Free-Spirit<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.<br />
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| '''[[Natalie Mcbeef|Natalie Mcbeef, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Deceased<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil.<br />
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| '''[[Nero Lazarov|Nero Lazarov]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Cowboys of the Steel Horse<br />
| Status: Wanted, Dead or Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.<br />
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| '''[[Nyalie Lihzeh|Nyalie Lihzeh, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Missing<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.<br />
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| '''[[Obsidian Hornet|Obsidian Hornet]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Retired?<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A fearsome woman whom Coatleque nearly crossed while trying to exonerate Roen from false charges levied against her. Coatleque bargained her own life to this woman to gain her trust in the matter. Trust which was well-placed in the end. Since those happenings, Obsidian Hornet has disappeared from the public eye. It is rumored she has settled down as a rancher in a quiet and remote area of Eorzea.<br />
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| '''[[Oscare Iono|Oscare Iono, Captain]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Maelstrom<br />
| Status: Dark Chocolate<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title. Coatleque knows he serves the Maelstrom as Captain and that he seems to fancy her friend Jancis. Though her own lack of free time does not afford much opportunity for meddling.<br />
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| '''[[Osric Melkire|Osric Melkire, Cheif Sergeant]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Immortal Flames<br />
| Status: Lurking<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
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| '''[[Otto Vann|Otto Vann]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Monetarists<br />
| Status: Fabulous<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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. Regardless of how others see his doting upon her at times, she considers the eccentric artisan to be a friend.<br />
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| '''[[R'Elend Tia|R'elend Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Brass Blades<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Brass Blade who was recently transferred to the city from another tour. Coatleque has only recently met him, and has not had time to form any sort of opinion yet.<br />
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| '''[[Roen Deneith|Roen Deneith, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn, Former Brass Blade, Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of three Sultansworn whom Coatleque helped to exonerate. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.<br />
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| '''[[Romy Leonhardt|Romy Leonhardt, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Former Sultansworn (in training), Free Paladin<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the younger new initiates to the Order. Romy has shown a somewhat level head compared to some of the others, though the overzealous nature of youth may come back to bite her at times. Coatleque finds herself needing to constantly reassure the girl that she does have the strength needed to perform her duties.<br />
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| '''[[Roysia Stone|Roysia Stone, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: On Leave<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A recent initiate into the Order of Sultansworn, Roysia is rather independent and headstrong. Coatleque finds she must follow up on tasks that Roysia has been assigned not to make sure they were completed, but to make sure there is no political fallout. Her mouth may get the better of her in the end.<br />
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| '''[[Shas Tarry|Shas Tarry, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Sultansworn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A veteran Paladin of the Order. Shas left the city under favorable terms a few years ago. She has since returned to Ul'dah and the Order and has been a tremendous help to Coatleque at reigning in all of the younger initiates. Shas tends to be more blunt than Crofte but she still keeps a rather level head.<br />
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| '''[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh|S'honji]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: debonair<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.<br />
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| '''[[Seimei Ikari|Sei Castille]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.<br />
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| '''[[Spahro Llorn|Spahro Llorn]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Toneberry's Lantern<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | The scathingly angry reporter for the Tonberry's Lantern paper that is circulated across Eorzea. Miss Llorn never shies away from speaking her mind in and out of the papers. She has blasted both Jameson, and Crofte alike. For these reasons Coatleque avoids talking in her presence as much as possible. Still, there are occasions where the girl can sometimes come across as being almost friendly.<br />
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| '''[[Tasa Rhyzul|Tasa Rhyzul]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
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| '''[[Val Nunh|Val Nunh]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Harbingers of Dawn<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
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| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | 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 />
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| '''[[Valirelia Ferox|Valirelia Ferox]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Unknown<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.<br />
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|-<br />
| '''[[Verad Bellveil|Verad Bellveil]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: The Goblet Housing Authority, Royalists<br />
| Status: Dubious at best<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[Warren Castille|Warren Castille, Ser]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: Free Paladins<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | Often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be.<br />
----<br />
|-<br />
| '''[[X'Kohu Tia|X'kohu Tia]]'''<br />
| Affiliations: None<br />
| Status: Alive<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-indent: 1em;" | A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.<br />
----<br />
|}<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
(Please feel free to leave whatever IC rumors, true or not, that you want)<br />
===PC Rumors===<br />
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[[Alexei Volkov]]:<br/><br />
"The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."<br />
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[[Askier Mergrey]]:<br/><br />
"She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"<br />
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[[Aya Foxheart]]:<br/><br />
*"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."<br/><br />
*"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!"<br/><br />
*"Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."<br/><br />
*"I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."<br />
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[[Berrod Armstrong]]:<br/><br />
"Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."<br />
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[[Cyneler Fenrir]]:<br/><br />
"She was my guide to the Sultansworn."<br />
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[[Delial Grimsong]]:<br/><br />
"Honor is a heavy, lonesome chain. Ser Crofte wears it well. It makes one so terribly predictable."<br />
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[[Evangeline Primrose]]:<br/><br />
"I used to think Lady Crofte was an Evil Bitch. Turns out she is just a bitch, and not bad as bitches go."<br />
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[[Fio Arasgain]]:<br/><br />
"One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"<br />
----<br />
[[Franz Renatus]]:<br/><br />
*"I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."<br/><br />
*"Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."<br />
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[[Gharen Wolfsong]]:<br/><br />
"She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."<br />
----<br />
[[Gideon North]]:<br/><br />
"I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."<br />
----<br />
[[Jancis Milburga]]:<br/><br />
*"So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"<br/><br />
*<i>Rarer Rumor</i> "Cici is the one who made me understand what family and life mean."<br />
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[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]:<br/><br />
"She looked a little concerned last time I saw her. Hmm? Ah, on a mission, a lovely arrangement. A place where people ought to smile."<br />
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[[Kale Aideron]]:<br/><br />
"Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."<br />
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[[Kiht Jakkya]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte? I still hardly know her, but we recently spent some time together... Learning about Dragons... I should go."<br />
----<br />
[[Lilithium Altair]]:<br/><br />
"I see her around all the time! Never spoken much with her though, save when she's kept Ado out of trouble."<br />
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[[L'yhta Mahre]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
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[[Natalie Mcbeef]]:<br/><br />
"She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."<br />
----<br />
[[Obsidian Hornet]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
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[[Oscare Iono]]:<br/><br />
"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."<br />
----<br />
[[Osric Melkire]]:<br/><br />
"Ser Crofte? Aye, I know her. She 'n' I find ourselves workin' cross-purposes more often than either o' us would like. Would that that could change, eh?"<br />
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[[Remimont Portier]]:<br/><br />
"She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."<br />
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[[Roen Deneith]]:<br/><br />
"I once thought that our friendship would never stand in the way of her duties. I was wrong, and perhaps that was my fault. But I did not think her duties would include protecting the corrupt."<br />
----<br />
[[Spahro Llorn]]:<br/><br />
"Crofte has this amazing ability to aquire power and forsake any responsibility to use it. It's like watching a dragon fret over whether or not it'll run out of eggs before it gets married."<br />
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[[Verad Bellveil]]:<br/><br />
"She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."<br />
----<br />
[[Warren Castille]]:<br/><br />
"She's chosen. I wonder if she sleeps at night. Rumor says she doesn't."<br />
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[[X'Kohu Tia]]:<br/><br />
"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!"<br />
----<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Newer)===<br />
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:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"A pain in our collective arses she is, but we have orders to 'put up with her' for the time being."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dahn Nobleman</u>:&nbsp;"Hrmpf... I see that Royalist wench coming and going from the estate of Taeros far to often. About time he produced an heir anyway."<br />
:*<u>Sultansworn Squire</u>:&nbsp;"Don't you believe those naysayers. Ser Crofte is still as loyal to her Grace as she has ever been."<br />
:*<u>Ala Mhigan Refugee</u>:&nbsp;*snorts* "Oh how the mighty have fallen."<br />
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===NPC Rumors (Older)===<br />
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:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."<br />
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>:&nbsp;"I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."<br />
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>:&nbsp;"If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."<br />
:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>:&nbsp;"I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."<br />
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>:&nbsp;"I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."<br />
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>:&nbsp;"Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"<br />
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>:&nbsp;"She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."<br />
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=Quotes=<br />
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"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/><br />
----<br />
"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/><br />
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Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone<br />
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"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille<br />
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"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<br />
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"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.<br />
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"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process<br />
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"The best games are those you do not know you are playing until the very end." ~ Words of Jameson Taeros over dinner<br />
</div><br />
<br />
=Notable Events=<br />
(New Events at Top, but some may relate to others. All will be updated as things proceed)<br />
<br />
<u><b>Current Plotlines (in Progress):</b></u><br />
<spoiler><br />
:<u>The Comming Storm</u>:<br /><br />
::*Unrest has been growing between the Syndicate and the actions of a small Pirate fleet led by Nero Lazarov. The man has been harassing Ul'dahn trade routes by sea, stifling trade, depriving the rich of their income. Jameson Taeros has been assigned to deal with the issue once and for all.<br /><br />
::*Natalie has made her position known to Coatleque, that she would side with Jameson for the good of Ul'dah. She drilled Nero's first mate for information before executing him in the Sultansworn's political prison. Coatleque was not present, and did not know about it until after the fact due to her 'dealing' with her relationship woes at the time.<br /><br />
::*Natalie and Taeros both have confronted Coatleque to try and pressure her to join them. The Knight has remained neutral in this to date, seeing it as a political matter rather than one of National Security. She is reluctant to get involved in the man hunt, for Roen's sake more than anything else. Her friendship with Natalie has only been more strained over this turn of events. She may need to chose a side soon.<br /><br />
::*After a botched attempt to gather information on Nero, Natalie Mcbeef has been slain. This turn of events has seemingly shaken the city to its core. Coatleque can no longer remain neutral in her dealings now after her involvement in the raid. She awaits both judgement from her Captain, and the ire of Jameson Taeros if he is implicated.<br /><br />
::*Captain Jenlyns has proved to be more understanding than Coatleque thought. Her time is, however, short as the Maelstrom will eventually follow the clues back to Ul'dah. She now needs to prove that Nero Lazarov is a threat to both nations so the Admiral will also see the raid as necessary.<br /><br />
::*After touching base with her contact Brynnalia, under Taeros's employ, Coatleque begins to make plans to raid the address found at the warehouse and hopefully draw closer to Nero. Jameson once again attempted to buy her loyalty and pressure her to betray her friend Roen. Instead she sacrificed her own dignity, spending the night with Jameson to distract him from the girls trail. She intends now to keep him distracted for as long as she is able to give Roen time to act.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>I'll scratch your back</u>:<br /><br />
::*Coatleque's friend Jancis has requested her help in dealing with another friend who is addicted to the drug Somnus.<br /><br />
::*The Knight has made a deal with the crime lord C'Kayah to secure a parcel of Somnus for Jancis to experiment with. In return, C'Kayah has asked for Brass Blade immunity for Aya Foxheart. He does not want the woman to be pressured for Momodi's protection money again in the future.<br /><br />
::*C'Kayah has made good on his end of the bargain, delivering the required drug to Jancis so that she can work on a cure for withdrawl symptoms. Meanwhile, Coatleque is working with Taeros to acquire the requested immunity for Aya.<br /><br />
::*With surprisingly little coaxing, Coatleque was able to bend Taeros's ear. He agreed to pressure the Blades to only deal with Momodi in the future and leave Aya out of their plans. In return, Coatleque has agreed to look for the murderer of Alabrous Tane, who is still at large. She has begun looking for mercenaries who may be able to capture Jaxon Hawke to bring the woman to justice.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>Pillar-Ex, 24-man Raid</u>:<br /><br />
::*An unexpected turn of events since Ser Castille returned from Coerthas. It seems he has begun courting his former love once more. Coatleque has been left to compete for his affections against this womans advances.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque hatched a scheme to try and invoke Warren's jealousy. She invited a former 'lover', Alabrous Tane, to dinner with her at the Quicksand in hopes he would see them as she had seen he and Seimei. Things went horribly wrong when not only did Warren not show up, but Tane was murdered right in front of her. Coatleque was left standing in shock as her world is seemingly falling apart, and now she has Tane's bar tab to contend with.<br /><br />
::*Menphina has chosen to laugh at the Knight once more as Warren pulled her aside and made it known he no longer wishes to be with her. His words were few, cold, and sounded forced, which left her under the impression he did not mean them. She feels powerless to do anything about it, however, and has resigned herself the loser in all of this. She still feels he will only be hurt again in the end.<br/><br />
::*Rather than deal with her pain, Coatleque has requested to double her shift at the Palace. She feels if she keeps busy, her feelings will simply go away on their own.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque has learned that some of her comrades took it upon themselves to visit harm upon her former lover in a malformed plan to uphold her honour. She has expressed her distaste for this turn of events.<br /><br />
::*After Warren's friend Howl and another visited vengeance upon the Sworn who hurt Warren, Coatleque confronted the pair to make her disgust known. Her emotions have become conflicted over the matter, and she has begun to wonder if she ever truly knew Warren from the start. She desperately wants to believe he is a good man, but lately all she sees is violence which appears as a weakness to her.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>Paladinhood, or, <i>To Be a Sultansworn</i></u>:<br /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*With the reinstatement of Ser Mcbeef to the Order, Coatleque has attempted to step down from her position so that the former Sergeant may retake her rightful place. Both Mcbeef and Captain Jenlyns were adverse to the notion, however, and so Ser Crofte retains her current rank.<br /><br />
::*With the continued absence of Ser Sadowyn, it was decided that Ser Crofte would take her pace as the embodiment of Loyalty during the Trials of the Sultansworn. She will assist Captain Mynheir and Ser Mcbeef in the training of new applicants.<br /><br />
::*Ser Sadowyn has returned and taken up her mantle of Captain once more, though Ser Crofte will continue to be in charge of the Trial of Loyalty per Anelia's request.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque's attention has since been turned to the Order's latest recruits. Only time will tell if their various temperaments can be moulded into those of proper Paladins.<br/><br />
::*With the death of Ser Natlie Mcbeef in action, Coatleque has inherited all of her pending investigations and initiates. The Knight has been feeling the increased weight of responsibility now, and worries she will not be able to compare to Natalie's take-charge personality.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque has begun to develop feelings for Jameson Taeros. The more she is forced to work with the man, the more fascinated she become by him. She has even gone so far as to offer herself as a bargaining chip during one of their trades of services. While she tells herself she does this for the good of Ul'dah, a part of her begins to wonder if she desires something more.<br /><br />
</spoiler><br />
<br />
<u><b>Previous / Finished Plotlines:</b></u><br />
<spoiler><br />
:<u>The things we do for Friends...</u>:<br/><br />
::*Coatleque and Natalie have continued their investigation into the attempted poisoning of Roen Deneith while she was imprisoned in Ul'dah. They went so far as to question members of the Red Wings, and to enlist their aide in tracking down who may be using their emblem to incite such rumors.<br /><br />
::*Natalie has asked permission to contact her former love interest, C'Kayah, to ask for assistance in tracking down where the Somnus may have been purchased. He will not help, however, without an official writ granting him permission to continue importing goods to Ul'dah.<br /><br />
::*Roen has since hatched her own plan with the assistance of Nero Lazarov, a smuggler from Limsa Lominsa. They attempted to setup Jameson Taeros with a shipment of Somnus to try and pin him with smuggling contraband, but the Monetarist was already prepared with an alibi to avoid arrest. Roen was clearly upset when Crofte told her they could not arrest the man.<br/><br />
::*Coatleque has taken it upon herself to investigate this man that Roen is so intent on working with. She will not stand in Roen's way of tracking down those who intended to kill her, but she also does not want to see the woman betrayed by false friends yet again. While her investigation turned up nothing overly incriminating, she is still keeping a watchful eye over the pair whenever she is able.<br /><br />
::*Roen has confessed she has growing feelings for the man, Nero Lazarov. Coatleque expressed her joy for Roen over a private meeting, the last they had within the City. As they parted, however, she could not shake the feeling that Roen would soon face sorrow the likes of which she has not seen before.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>The Shadows of Death's Wings</u> (Episodic):<br/><br />
::*Ser Crofte has heard of a mysterious group of people who attacked her shield brethren, Natalie and Kage both. The pair were unharmed, but she has been uneasy since then - especially after the recent unrest in the city.<br />
::*Due to her work load pulling her in many different directions, Coatleque was unable to lend further assistance against the Crows. Luckily, Iron Sea had stepped up and led a band of heroes against the Voice to secure the saftey of the city once more.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>Oil and Water</u>:<br /><br />
::*Gaspard Howlett, someone who had approached Coatleque while she was on duty, has since provided her with information she requested. After payment, he gave her a counter offer asking for a more permanent role within the city. As this was not something she could offer, she instead brought him to the Red Wings headquarters with the mind that they may be able to use him.<br /><br />
::*It was since made known to her exactly what methods Master Howlett employs. She is quickly finding distaste for the man and has written him with requests of an audience to discuss matters before they get out of hand.<br /><br />
::*Master Howlett has been absent from the city for quite some time. Coatleque has learned through an intermediary that the man has no immediate interest in returning, having grown a distinct distaste for Ul'dahn politics after recent events.<br/><br />
<br />
:<u>The Road to Redemption</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*After meeting a face from her past she'd rather have forgotten, Coatleque has a meeting arranged to speak with Shaelen about the events at the mine so many months ago. The cost may be high, but she is prepared to do what is necessary for Roen's defense.<br /><br />
::*Coatleque met with Jameson Taeros to discuss the recent attempt on Roen's life while she is in prison. She was almost getting somewhere to, until Natalie showed up and the conversation was diverted. She extended another invitation to the man as a courtesy and in hopes she may yet pry more information from him.<br /><br />
::*Having compiled all necessesary evidence in Roen's favor, combined with the recanting of Cicero's accustaions, Coatleque made her case before the Captain. Jenlyns was able to throw out the charges against Roen, as well as striking the Nanawa Mines incident from the records of all three involved. Gharen Wolfsong's involvement was also deemed irelevant and the capture and execution order against him was recinded. Coatleque made the formal announcement to Roen as she released her from the gaols and welcomed all three back to the Order should they desire it.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>Lifting Menphina's Curse:</u><br />
::*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 /><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 /><br />
::*As her nightmares continue to grow steadily worse, Coatleque found herself drawing closer to Ser Castille once more. She was comforted enough by his presence to be able to sleep as he watched over her from the door. On another occasion, he arrived after she had woken from another dream and stayed to read to her. She could no longer deny the effect he was having on her life.<br /><br />
::*After another stressful week, Coatleque requested that Warren continue the story he had begun a prior night. He waited in her room as she was kept late with her work, only to surprise her there. After a touchingly awkward moment between the two, they spent the night together as they confessed their love for each other under Menphina's embrace.<br /><br />
<br />
:<u>The Thanks I Get</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*After yet more heated exchanges, Briareus's hand was forced and he and his assassin attacked the Red Wings's own stronghold. They left Ser Filangeiri for dead, a mistake that would soon catch up to them as the entire organization attempted a confrontation in the city. Briareus fled under pain of death should he ever return to the city.<br /><br />
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:<u>Blood in the Sands</u>:<br />
::*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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
::*While Ser Crofte recovered from her self-inflicted wound, the Red Wings dealt with Jin'li and removed the threat once and for all.<br /><br />
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:<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 /><br />
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:<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 /><br />
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:<u>Dear Sister</u>:<br />
::*It's hard not to get involved in your best friend's love life when everyone else keeps throwing it in your face.<br /><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 /><br />
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:<u>Career Change</u>:<br />
::*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.<br />
::*Looking to fill her spare time with yet more work, Coatleque has thrown her blade in with the Sailors of the Coral Sea.<br /><br />
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:<u>The Piquant Pumpkin</u>:<br />
::*Coatleque accepted a position to provide security at Gus Pumpkinweed's new Cafe during its grand opening.<br />
::*Services were once again rendered as security for the Spooky Lightsday at camp Bluefog.<br />
::*After a tumultuous conversation with Bartolomeo Filangieri, Coatleque has decided to terminate her volunteer employment at the Pumpkin. She can no longer split her time between official duties, and parading around in a pumpkin uniform, deciding it is ultimately unbefitting of a knight.<br />
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:<u>Tension Abounds</u>:<br /><br />
::*After sharing some personal 'girl' time with Tasa in the Mist, the pair parted ways with an unexpected kiss.<br /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><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 /><br />
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