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After witnessing such an event, three-year-old Vaughn did what he could to keep himself out of trouble. He did whatever he was told to do as soon as he was told to do it. Ambroise still trained him and Holiander, as was his duty. | After witnessing such an event, three-year-old Vaughn did what he could to keep himself out of trouble. He did whatever he was told to do as soon as he was told to do it. Ambroise still trained him and Holiander, as was his duty. | ||
| − | Unlike Vaughn, Holiander was rambunctious and payed little attention to what was expected of him. This didn't become apparent until the boys were ten and seven, respectively. It was around this time when Holiander started showing signs of illness, which Madame Levvine called proof of ill-breeding. | + | Unlike Vaughn, Holiander was rambunctious and payed little attention to what was expected of him. This didn't become apparent until the boys were ten and seven, respectively. It was around this time when Holiander started showing signs of illness, which Madame Levvine called "proof of ill-breeding". |
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| Vaughn Antain | |
 "The hells are too good for one such as I." | |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Elezen |
| Clan | Wildwood |
| Citizenship | Unaffiliated |
| Height/Weight | 6 fulms 4 ilms/145 ponz |
| Server | Balmung |
Vaughn Antain is a short and willowy Wildwood Elezen, specialized in stealth, archery, and assassination. However, he is not prideful as most of his race is, and is rather content being in the background. His odd behavior has led to many strange reactions, most often being mistrust.
Contents
Character
General
Full Name: Vaughn Auréle Antain
Nickname(s): Pretty Boy, Blondie
Race: Wildwood Elezen
Age: 34 (estimated)
Occupation(s): Companion, pirate, archer, bard
Relationship Status: in a committed relationship
Appearance
Skin: fair with a slight golden lustre, smooth as porcelain
Hair: thick but silky, golden blonde in color
Eyes: vibrant green
Distinguishing Features: small tattoo on his right heel (a purple rose), small brand on his left hip (Blood Nymph pirate crew symbol), organic scarification on his right pec, usually dressed in fine silks
Behavior
Motivation: Helping those in need
Temperament: Mostly calm, but becomes angry when a friend is threatened
Fear(s): his own emotions, love
Negative Trait(s): appears closed off, neurotic, can be a bit too blunt
Sexuality: Pansexual
Combat
General
Vaughn is a marksman of all disciplines. Since he was young, he has shown an affinity to throwing weapons, granting himself a set of silver daggers fashioned with the intricate emblem of the Desert Rose, the brothel in which he was raised. His precision with the thrown weapons was helpful in learning the bow when he was bought by a pirate. He has continued through the years to show a gift for archery, thrown weapons, and pistols.
Tendencies
Likes
- cooking
- gardening
- singing/playing his lap harp
- spending time with friends
Dislikes
- mean people
- the color grey
Hobbies/Talents
- Sings with a light tenor.
- Often plays on his lap harp, intricately carved mahogany in the shape of a dragonfly.
- Is a very talented artist, creating works with uncanny realism.
Relationships
Family
Father: Ambroise Antain (deceased)
Mother: Thalandria Velengrais (deceased)
Brother: Holiander Antain (half-brother, deceased)
Associations
Sasha Levvine: The lively daughter of Madame Levvine was Vaughn's closest friend at the brothel they were raised. However, they have not seen each other since Captain von Kanton bought him. He wonders about her well-being often.
Captain Ateryu Mica von Kanton: The pirate Captain bought Vaughn from the brothel for his own amusement. At first, it was handy having your own personal whore, but then the passion turned to abuse. Vaughn spent much of the plunder he stole from the Captain to pay for healers to undo the intensive scarring left by the lash and leather collar he was hung by as punishment for disobeying orders. Captain von Kanton was Vaughn's first obsessive love, placing him a god among men in his eyes. Though the Captain made him do the most horrific deeds, Vaughn loves him still.
R'shesha Otharn: This young miqo'te was the first person in two years to walk up to Vaughn and talk to him. While he was extremely shy at first, R'shesha became someone he could confide in. He cares for her deeply.
Nihka Mioni: Another miqo'te who was there when he met R'shesha. Though she didn't speak much to him at first, he took a liking to her, and now calls her one of his dearest friends.
Clouse Sydonis: While the hyur was kind at first, Vaughn has been distrusting him more and more. However, he still likes the man, and considers him a friend. This inner conflict seems to be stemming from elsewhere, rather than from anything Clouse has done.
Jaques Guillaume: This Duskwight, while often stand-offish towards Vaughn, still seems to tolerate him being around. Vaughn has a deep admiration for Jaques, and offers the Duskwight his assistance freely.
Jael Laksha: While this hyur is liked by Vaughn, and they seem to have pleasant conversations, he is not trusted. This may stem to the same reason Clouse is becoming untrusted.
Ashe En'vale: Ashe...oh, Ashe. This charismatic hyur seems to be drawing Vaughn in deeper into his web of destruction. Whenever he's with the man, Vaughn becomes a puppet to his every whim. It is that realization Vaughn doesn't trust himself much around him, as his chaotic nature is reminiscent of Captain von Kanton. This has not gone unnoticed, and makes Vaughn more paranoid around the Facets.
An'nai Tir'Atha: This miqo'te and Vaughn had a near instant connection based on how they grew up. He envies and admires An'nai for his independent spirit, hoping to better himself on the miqo's example. Lately, the miqo has not been seen, and Vaughn worries for his well-being.
Rumors
Common Rumors
- Was born and raised in the Desert Rose brothel in the deep undercity of Ul'dah. He left twelve years ago.
- Traveled with a small-time, but merciless, pirate crew on their ship, The Blood Nymph, for ten years.
- Spends most of his time around Limsa Lominsa working with Maelstrom.
Moderate Rumors
- May share an inn room in Limsa Lominsa with his partner. This has not been confirmed, however.
- Has a tendency to switch sides of a battle if payed enough. Payment may not necessarily mean gil, either.
Rare Rumors
- While a pirate, he murdered many people, including his parents and his brother.
- He may have been involved in a certain noble's downfall and eventual assassination.
PC Rumors
((Feel free to add your own below!))
- "Antain? Not much goin' on upstairs, not since th' Cap'n up 'n dis'peared." --Truder, former Blood Nymph pirate
- "You know, I could have sworn he was a woman, the way he carried himself, the way he dressed. Much, much too pretty for any man to be." --overheard from a hyur man
- "-uncontrollable laughter-" --Callistus, Stoneshaper of Ul'dah
History/Timeline
Early Life
The Desert Rose
The Desert Rose, an underground brothel hidden in Ul'dah, boasts pleasures for any taste. It is a place of debauchery, unregulated by Thanalan law, and run by the ruthless business woman, Madame Tatyana Levvine. Though it is not often addressed, every companion (also known illegitimately as "whore") is considered as and treated like a slave, and have their own hierarchy.
Every companion at the Rose bears the same rose-shaped tattoo on the heel of their right foot, but are one of four different colors based on status. Those with the black rose are those who were not born to the brothel and are there to work off a debt of some sort. They are not allowed to partake in any sexual activity while indebted, and the Madame usually turns them out as soon as the debt is paid, so as not to "blacken the pool" of desired companions.
Second in the hierarchy are those with a green rose. These are slaves born into the brothel but found lacking in either attractiveness or demeanor. These are the people seen distributing the others with tea, food, and whatever else is needed, and do not partake in any of the events.
A red rose determines those who were born in the brothel and used as companions. This is the most common mark in the Desert Rose.
Finally, at the top of the hierarchy, are those with a purple rose. These companions have been deemed worthy to mate and create children, and are the highest in value, therefore, the most expensive. There are very few of these companions, usually about eight males (one for every race and sub-type) and twenty-four females. However, numbers fluctuate depending on if the Madame deems a child of a mated pair to exceed her high standards of attractiveness, demeanor, and pliability.
Each mark of those born into the brothel are determined and inked when the child becomes of age to work at fifteen years old.
What It Was To Be Family
Vaughn was born the only child of Thalandria Velengrais and the first child of Ambroise Antain, two of the Wildwood resident companions picked to be parents based off certain qualities each had. He was then handed off to a wet nurse so his mother could get back to her shape and work again. Still, Thalandria would sneak in at night to care for her child, wanting to know what it felt like to be part of a normal family.
When Thalandria was caught feeding her child, Madame Levvine took her to the "dungeon" and punished her for her insolence. She was whipped and had her mammary sacks removed so the incident could not happen again. They were replaced with a soft, pliable substance to maintain the shape and softness of real breasts, but she would never again be able to feed a child. After all, she was not meant for caring for children; she just needed to make them.
Ambroise, on the other hand, was encouraged to be Vaughn's role model and teach him what it was to be a companion. The lessons started when Vaughn was two years old. He learned to do the basic duties such as cleaning, serving tea, and aesthetics. Between showing at an early age to have a knack for beautiful color and pattern combinations, and his pale and soft complexion, Vaughn earned the nickname "Marthette", or "Little Lady".
Even though Ambroise followed every rule and was considered to be the most well-behaved companion, he did have a small rebellious streak. When Vaughn was three years old, he became the older brother to Ambroise's and Cosette Nâdiya's son, Holiander. This one transgression, as Cosette bore a red mark, had Madame Levvine castrate Ambroise and remove the purple mark on his heel, replacing it with a green one.
After witnessing such an event, three-year-old Vaughn did what he could to keep himself out of trouble. He did whatever he was told to do as soon as he was told to do it. Ambroise still trained him and Holiander, as was his duty.
Unlike Vaughn, Holiander was rambunctious and payed little attention to what was expected of him. This didn't become apparent until the boys were ten and seven, respectively. It was around this time when Holiander started showing signs of illness, which Madame Levvine called "proof of ill-breeding".
Holiander
Vaughn did everything he could to keep his little brother out of the Madame's sights. Though it became easier when Holiander fell ill, it just made Vaughn even more worried for him. By the time he was nine, Holiander had a difficult time breathing. By ten, he couldn't walk.
The years seemed to degrade him more and more, until he was completely bedridden with constant fevers by the time he was fourteen. His skin and hair blanched to stark whiteness, and his usually bright aqua eyes were a pale shade of blue.
Vaughn, now seventeen, grew into a beautiful young man. In contrast to his half-brother, he had shining golden hair and brilliant green eyes. Though he had a fair complexion, it shone with a subtle golden glow. These qualities had Madame Levvine give him the purple mark, making him take the place of his once-beloved father.
However, he still couldn't leave Holiander to his fate. Vaughn resorted to stealing the jewelry in Madame Levvine's private quarters whenever he was invited back there for recreation. Any gift that he was given by a patron was just as quickly turned into the markets for gil. Even his best friend of the Rose, Madame Levvine's own daughter Sasha, helped with collecting valuables to sell during monthly trips to market. Everything Vaughn could save was spent on concoctions from the alchemists to try and heal Holiander.
For a while, it didn't seem to work. Holiander became delusional and saw those around him as demons trying to take his life. Except for Vaughn. He saw his older brother as the one guardian angel he could trust, and would only eat or drink if it came from Vaughn, or "Aulucien" ("Golden Light") as Holiander called him.
Holiander started to recover eight months into his treatments, as Vaughn became able to discern what his illness actually was. It took an additional two months after that before the fevers would subside and Holiander could think once again. Unable to remember his name, he started to call himself "Alaire". Vaughn corrected him on multiple occasions, but Holiander didn't like the way it sounded. Instead, to satisfy his brother, he decided to go by "Holi" as it sounded happier.
A Short Engagement
In order to bring gilflow to a mostly underground business, weekly trips into the markets were a necessity. Two companions, a male and a female, were sent with various pieces of jewelry, clothing, and other items unneeded in the brothel for trade. Each companion took with them one of the slaves with the black mark as a retainer.
Being the most beautiful male, Vaughn often made the trades. He insisted Holi should be his retainer, keeping him out of the brothel for as long as possible. It also gave him a chance to be just a person out with family, which made the brothers' bond even stronger. This arrangement went well for a few years, until Vaughn started noticing one of the other vendors.
Jerrah Garalad sold many varieties of fish her and her family caught in the small village of Crescent Cove. She had beautiful, sun-kissed brown skin and dyed parts of her dark hair red. What drew him to her the most were her brilliant blue eyes. They sparkled when she laughed, and she laughed often. She became his one glimmer of hope for a normal life, and they were soon engaged.
She promised Vaughn that he and Holi would never become someone else's property once they were married. Still, she was a poor woman and such an arrangement would take time. Soon after their engagement, however, Madame Levvine kept both Vaughn and Holi under lock and key, and told Jerrah Vaughn abandoned her. Since then, Madame Levvine had Vaughn take Sasha with him whenever he went into the markets to deter any more of his "nonsense".
Life as a Pirate
Captain von Kanton
A few months passed since Vaughn and Jerrah parted ways, and it was during a scheduled market day when he and Sasha were approached by Captain Ateryu Mica von Kanton. He stood a couple ilms taller than Vaughn, making him an intimidating hyur to say the least. His short dark hair, sharp brown eyes, and tanned sea-kissed skin only added to the allure Vaughn felt. He was dark and mysterious, yet frightening, and the Elezen had a hard time pretending to be disappointed when Ateryu bought him from the brothel to be his personal slave upon his ship, the Sea Nymph.
Ateryu was a superstitious man, and having Vaughn aboard sated crew's need to have a woman to sate their needs without having one, as they were "bad luck". In order to keep the Elezen in an amorous mood to be able to take the crew at their whim, Ateryu also stocked himself with aetheri, a highly addictive drug the Rose often used for the same purpose.
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