Trisselle Ganathain

THE PAST

     Storybooks tell often compelling tales of peace and tranquility and some with a jaded perspective are unable to believe them. Before there were times of hardship, there were times of simplicity and ignorant bliss. Trisselle grew up in a world where she believed nothing would go wrong. And if one were to be truly frank about it, she existed in her own world of dreams, pretend, and unrealistic achievements. Every day was a joyful routine and the phrase that implied good things always came to an end was one unknown to her. She had her parents, her friends, her people, and needed nothing more. Without interference, her life was a comfortable one, and she was too naive to understand otherwise.

     The Calamity brought with it atrophy of lives, families, the clan in general, and all people affected by its catastrophic wave of destruction. Yet Trisselle was fortunate, for she neither suffered the loss of her family, nor was she separated from them. What she endured was the confusion, the lack of age and comprehension of why things had turned out as they had. For her special world of proverbial rainbows and all things good had evolved drastically into shadow and darker days. And in her childhood, she remembered wondering if perhaps they might never recover, for the agony and misery of the less fortunate left a permanent imprint on her mind.

     For the protection of their kind, they left behind their homes in darkness, forced to make new ones in the Twelveswood. Trisselle left behind a good deal of her innocent outlook, forced to grow up a little quicker than a child should have had to. With that, however, came the desire to better protect herself and she grew to be the recipient of a rather blessed and privileged lifestyle, resulting in good tutelage and a proper education. Yet any of the changes and challenges she did face were the same as the others she knew and a part of her remained reassured by the very concept that she confronted nothing alone. In time, lands healed, and hearts as well. Memories were not forgotten, but rather those who survived forged alliances and kinships stronger than in dates passed.

     Trisselle, still young, sheltered, and naive in many ways, made the seemingly brash decision that she could not keep herself holed away so much from the rest of the world. For while their people began to remake their lives and learn to dream again, she thought her hands put to better use in favour of aiding others. Against the protest of her loving parents, she pleaded for their blessing and unable to turn her down for she had requested nothing prior in her life, they reluctantly granted her leave. Although as she packed few things to begin her own journey, her parents reminded her to visit home often, and that if the world turned against her, she always had a safe haven to return to.

THE PRESENT

     Trisselle is a restless girl, frequently on the move and often not capable of staying in one place for too long. Any opportunity she has to return home when she is not preoccupied with her studies of flora, she respects the wishes of her family and returns to the Twelveswood, though she never stays for more than a few days at a time.

     Despite the way she tends to adventure (or get herself into misadventure), Trisselle doesn't frequent well-populated areas often. Like her people and true to her name, she travels in solitude and prefers her company to that of others. She has, however, begun to break the mold of her traditions in favour of spending a good amount of quality time in Ul'dah.

THE HYUR PLOT

Opened Date: January 16
Closed Date: In Progress - 72% Complete

     Naivety and good intentions often resulted in poor choices made and on Trisselle's part, 'poor' was nothing short of an understatement. Plagued by a dream that presented the ideal of a different life under a different guise, she was consumed by thoughts of the future. Convening with Lily, Aerius, and Master Garrett, they discussed the power that the gods held—or lack thereof—and it was Aerius and his words of wisdom that Trisselle found she could not disagree with, along with validity from both Garrett and Lily. That unlike Damien, Garrett could not put much faith into Fate itself or preordained actions that led from one to another. And Lily with a cautious reminder that perhaps such dependence should not be placed upon the deities, regardless of their abilities. But that a future should have been paved itself.

     Trisselle's desire to lead a life that didn't involve the strict traditions of her family or kind motivated her with the sound idea of taking on a temporary form—a Hyur. An idea that had already been born prior, but only set in motion with the inadvertent encouragement of people she called friends. Well off by the graces of her privileged lifestyle, she sought the assistance of a magister in the darker arts of Thanalan and requested an object of immense rarity: a potion that cryptically promised to grant her a new life as a new person. And upon taking it, she changed entirely, keeping only certain features that connected her to the Elezen she formerly was.

     And while her knowledge of her prior experiences and studies remained intact, she lost her connection to Nature and with it, the abilities she was once so confident in. Left behind was an ungraceful Hyur girl who would have to regain who she was—if indeed, such a thing could be done.

Out of Character Notes
     This is likely to be a long-lasting plot for Trisselle's character development. The change to herself as an individual is meant to affect her physically, mentally, and emotionally, as she comes against challenges she might not have faced as an Elezen. She took her luxuries for granted and some could say that this plot is being used as a form of divine retribution that she understands what she had before and why she was fine as she was, as opposed to her sometimes transparent desire to 'fit in' with Ul'dah's society better.

     From an IC standpoint, she'll remain a Hyur until she manages to accomplish two feats: to find someone capable of reversing the effect, and only once she has redeemed herself and understood that the value of a person is determined by their actions taken, beliefs, and compromises—not by their race or clan.

ABOUT THE GIRL - PHYSICAL

Gender: Female	Race: Elezen	Clan: Duskwight	Citizenship: Gridania
Hair Colour: White	Eye Colour: Dark Grey	Skin Colour: Medium Grey	Dexterity: Left-Handed
Height: 6 fulms, 4 ilms			Weight: 162 ponz

     Her features are undoubtedly young, though the specific number of her age is left to be questioned as it's information she appears to have no plans of divulging. Yet based on her behaviour and how she carries herself, it's a safe assumption that she has a good deal of youth behind her. Her smiles are often small and subtle, frequently bashful and often on the verge of 'meek,' but in contrast her oft direct tone makes it difficult to pinpoint what type of person she is.

     She is about average height for a female Elezen and her physique is smaller than likely what's expected, implying her overactive lifestyle in combination with her eating habits may not be particularly compatible. She is not and does not look physically strong, but she has noticeable muscle mass in her arms and legs. The key trait she feels stands out most is the flourish black brand that crosses over her left eye. Her face houses a few lighter scars and while it's not something shown, she also holds two large scars across her right set of ribs.

     From head to toe, Trisselle looks proper. Her taste in garb and style is not something she considers unique, and rather she tends to attempt fitting in better with what she believes society would define as contemporary. She has a particular fondness for tailored doublets, tunics, gaskins, and simple shoes, as opposed to robes or cowls. Comfort and practicality seem to be held in a higher esteem than physically appealing wear. She contradicts it a little, however, with the concept that regardless of the outfit, she holds a distinct likeness for earrings, bracelets, and rings.

ABOUT THE GIRL - PERSONALITY

     Trisselle's etiquette and well-mannered demeanour is likely the outstanding trait she holds. While many of the Duskwight have gained a reputation for thievery and less than good intentions, she is—in some ways—very different from how the stereotype has been painted. Yet in others, she maintains and respects traditions and an older style of how things have been done (or should be done) by her kind.

     While polite and often friendly, it is uncharacteristic of her to be verbose or long-winded when she speaks. She prefers to listen, to observe, and occasionally can portray herself as too diplomatic, terse, or professional, indicating that she's not had a lot of exposure to people outside of her family and childhood friends. She does not make a habit of mingling with crowds and consequently gets easily overwhelmed or anxious in the company of a great number of people. Yet it's something she attempts to remedy by occasionally putting herself in situations that require her to be social or to be in the midst of many.

     She is not very open about her past or who she is as a person, yet she has little difficulty discussing her passion: flowers. Naturally secretive like other Duskwight, she can easily come off as someone with ulterior motives, despite the idea that she is more likely to be accepting of things her kind normally wouldn't be. She is rather evasive when it comes to topics she doesn't care to dive into, but lacks the ability to create a smooth transition in order to avoid said subjects.

     Trisselle is honest to a fault, though if possible, she attempts to maintain tact and respect, regardless of the situation. In other words, concepts like anger are difficult to notice in her, as she tends to be more or less optimistic and sympathetic to the needs of others, as opposed to pessimistic, blatant, or possibly insensitive. Some could say she tries too hard to be respectful and it wouldn't necessarily be an inaccurate statement. But her intentions are good and she tries to convey that with both her colloquial speech and her actions.

FAMILY

     [A Work in Progress]

AFFILIATIONS

• Aerius Destroven - ❀❀❀❀❀

Aerius is, in many ways, the complete opposite of Master Garrett. Confident, cocksure, and even a bit arrogant, Trisselle sometimes has a love-hate relationship with him. He is the epitome of 'cool' from looks to simply how he stands, and the way he radiates just how sure of himself he is makes her wish she could do the same. He's oft independent, an ideal that she can admire and respect him for, but she wishes that he'd be more accepting of when she wants to help him out. Sometimes Aerius can be a little abrasive and it does occasionally result in hurt feelings, but she feels he actually means for the best and just so happens to be good at delivering 'tough' love. It's a little odd, but she's almost convinced she has the smallest infatuation for him. Only recently did she admit that she views him as a friend and that she cares for him a great deal.

• Augustine Frost - ❀❀❀

It is in thanks to both Augustine and Aerius, that Trisselle has met most of her contacts in Ul'dah. What started out as a simple night of crossing paths became something extended and unexpected for her. Augustine seems to have a reputation for being more than a little foolish and she can see why. He can make her smile, however, which is an important asset for a companion of hers to hold. She's almost positive that he has an ulterior motive and while she hasn't figured out what it is just yet, she's often wary around him. But he seems to mean well and on more than one occasion, he's expressed a concern for her well-being, something that makes Trisselle think she can consider him a friend at the very least. Still he remains a mystery and one that she's willing to let go.

• Damien Leon - ❀

He's a handsome face and that is undeniable. Trisselle was charmed by him upon their first meeting, which she has a hard time admitting to. But he held what she feels was a lot of pressure for her to be something of a romantic interest to him. Although she accepted that he desired to formally court her, his seeming need for affection and close physical proximity threw her off and kept her on high guard. After enduring a slew of his insults and mockery for her 'subtle expressive' nature, she voluntarily parted ways with him, and he made it quite clear to her that he was her 'antithesis.' He recently sought her out in Ul'dah in hopes of obtaining her forgiveness, something she has not provided him with. What she did give, however, was the opportunity to otherwise prove his worth.

• Emeralda Baker - ❀

A childhood friend of Master Garrett's. Trisselle knows very little about her, but once when to her rescue when one of Aerius's jobs went awry. When she went away for personal affairs at the beginning of the First Umbral Moon of the First Astral Year, Garrett told her that Emeralda had kissed him, leaving him confused as to where his romantic inclinations for her (and Trisselle) were concerned. While most potential romantic partners would likely feel a great deal of disdain, Trisselle seems to believe that Emeralda is a better fit for Garrett.

• Garrett Sancsaron - ❀❀

Master Garrett is a defining point in Trisselle's chapters. Meeting him was completely coincidental and she really had no idea that she was something of a pawn for Garrett to be passed onto. Garrett is a frequently bashful, shy, and pessimistic man. One might even say he's meek and that probably wouldn't be inaccurate. Trisselle sees these traits in him (while failing to notice some of the things they have in common) and wants to find a way to be infinitely optimistic around him. When Aerius coerced him to reveal his romantic inclination for her, Trisselle didn't originally favourably respond. Concerned that her racial traditions would get in the way, Garrett was her primary reason for indulging in the Fantasia potion that has resulted in the Hyur Plot. Despite that Trisselle eventually came to reciprocate a romantic inclination for him, his seemingly on-going relationships with both Emeralda Baker and Caelia Isularie on a romantic level has led her to believe that Garrett was simply manipulating her. As far as she's concerned their relationship from this point forward is professional to a fault.

• Garrett Slater - ❀❀❀❀

A fellow member of Restless Road. Garrett is a protector and it's something he's very good at doing. Trisselle relies on him to act as her guardian when they're working together, and in turn, he trusts her to be his. She's very fond of him and while she has no siblings, she imagines that her feelings for him are the kind that she would have had for a brother. Much to her dismay, however, she doesn't get to see him as frequently as she'd like to outside of work. What they can agree on, however, is that if Augustine is involved, trouble is certainly quick to follow. He's been very understanding of her plight as a Hyur and is one of the few people that Trisselle feels genuinely close to.

• Lily Dawnsworn - ❀❀❀❀❀

Lily is... many things that Trisselle isn't. Strong and amazing, she's a wild force that shouldn't be underestimated. True, that frequently Lily is quiet and not very open about herself, leaving her quite the enigmatic person in Trisselle's life. But with that mystery comes a genuine kindness and sincerity, and at times, something Trisselle defines as softness. When Lily cares for someone, she makes it well-known and wears it without shame. Her ability to be so forward is something Trisselle both admires and envies. At one point in time, Trisselle wanted to be like her, but the more time goes on, the more she feels that Lily is on a level that she simply can't reach.

• Lyse Crofte - ❀❀

Lyse is probably the most intimidating person Trisselle has ever met. Not because of her height or just how in control of things she seems to be, but because she is so remarkably capable that Trisselle feels a great deal insignificant when standing beside her. Lyse is incredibly caring and fiercely passionate about the things, ideals, and people who are important to her. She carries a radiant spirit about her that puts Trisselle's to shame. She hasn't said it, but she seems to believe that Lyse and Master Garrett are an item, and wonders how no one else has come to that conclusion. At this point, Trisselle wouldn't be surprised if Lyse is a member of Master Garrett's 'shy' harem.

• Silonon Chandra - ❀❀

A mercenary Trisselle met through Alexaria Whiteraven. In spite of her modest protests, he created quite the public spectacle and successfully humiliated her when he performed a dance especially for her. Deciding he liked her reserved spirit so much, he sought her for a few courting sessions before admitting that he wanted them to have a relationship of some form. He picked her most vulnerable time during her issues with Master Garrett to approach her, however, knowing that her experiences had left her very jaded, skeptical, and quite distrusting of his intentions. Trisselle considers Silonon a friend first and foremost and while she thinks it would be nice if they could have the potential to be something more, she doesn't believe his flowery words and sentiments are wholly sincere. She did, however, agree to reject all other advances on her heart. It seems her final decision on where her feelings remain will be truly divulged once she regains who she once was.

• U'zhan Tia - ❀❀

A traditional Seeker of the Sun Miqo'te. Aware that Trisselle knows very little of Miqo'te tribes and their lifestyles, U'zhan is often kind enough to indulge her. He talks a little of his family, the desert he came from, and the lifestyle that his kind tend to keep and hold. He once asked Trisselle to accompany him to Coerthas, an invitation that left her wary and resulted in a subtle rejection. But as she has had more of his companionship, she's becoming more comfortable with silence between them and as it currently stands, she's more willing to accompany him. At least whenever she should regain her original form—provided that she can.

• Valentinoix Thibault - ❀❀❀

A fellow member of Restless Road, an association akin to a mercantile. Valentinoix is a resident of Ul'dah, but he hails from the Twelveswood as Trisselle does. Being one of her kind and a refreshing reminder of their people, she feels a great amount of ease with him. When they first met, she was under the impression that he was fond of men, and consequently tried to matchmake him with several, but later found out otherwise. Proudly, she can claim that simply by making him pretzels, she can bribe him into almost anything.

RESTLESS ROAD

     Restless Road is an association composed of people who keep in contact with each other for business purposes, mainly crafting, gear, and materia. Trisselle's two main occupations involve assistance to the others affiliated with it. She is the only member capable of edible cooking and consequently has used her abilities with food as a form of bartering. When she's not cooking, however, she gathers food as well as supplies for the one alchemist of the group, Aeron Browne. Trisselle is remotely familiar with all members of the group and tends to easily recognise them, but names often escape her. Her work with the group has influenced in her a great desire to provide food to the less fortunate.

RUMOURS - COMMON

"She always delivers flowers with a smile that you would think nothing was ever wrong. It's a shame those aren't easily contagious, but when she's around, it almost seems plausible." "I'm pretty sure I heard her talking to the birds when she came in. She really gives a whole new definition to 'communing with nature.' Truth be told, it was pretty weird, but from head-to-toe, she's a fairly odd girl." "She's obsessed with keeping herself clean. I once watched her talking with some people and counted her brushing herself off about eighteen times in the span of one hour. Not sure what she thought she was touching, but maybe it's a nervous tic. I can guarantee no dust threatened her when she took her leave."

RUMOURS - RARE

"The girl doesn't eat much, I noticed. Watched her pick at her food once. By the end of things, she'd moved everything to make it look like she'd eaten more than she had. Sneaky little chinchilla she is." "Don't think she sleeps. Girl had her face in a book when I went to bed and the next morning when the sun came up, she hadn't moved from her spot. Must have been a really good book." "She doesn't even flinch at the sight of blood, but I saw her face and it was like looking at a child who lost her mother."

RUMOURS - PLAYER-BASED

"She carries herself with the elegance you'd expect from her people, a nice smile and a kind disposition, it seems." - Alexaria Whiteraven "Observing others is one way to learn the nuances of the world...of society, but it is not the end all/be all. I can only show her the Path. She must be the one to walk through it." - Lily Dawnsworn "Y'know she's a hyur, now? Man. S'crazy. Oh, uh—she's nice. Probably too nice for her own good. She's going to get herself killed trying to save my ass one of these days. Also, I don't like that she's taller than me." - Aerius Destroven "Though my interactions with her have been few, I can say that despite her seeming disbelief in her own abilities, she is far more capable than some of the boasting dicks I've met in the Hourglass. She has qualities about her that most people will never touch on, and some day I hope she sees that as well." -Lyse Crofte [Add your own heeere, if it pleases.]

POINTS OF INTEREST

❀ Trisselle now has an in-character journal detailing her journey and experiences in Eorzea.

TRISSELLE TROPES

❀ Actual Pacifist - Trisselle chooses not to use violence or force of any kind against any object, animate or inanimate. She feels it's against a personal oath she swore when she adopted the pathway of conjury. While she doesn't condone other people using it, she also chooses not to interfere to stop them if situations come to blows. That doesn't mean, however, that she won't try to diplomatically talk things down.

❀ Apologises a Lot - A poor habit, admittedly. Trisselle dislikes the idea of even potentially offending someone and she gets a little melodramatic when it comes to how often she offers apologies—even for things that are out of her control.

❀ Beware the Nice Ones - It takes a lot for her to lose her temper and even when she's on the brink of it, she must know what she's capable of, for she's more likely to walk away from a situation instead of really spelling things out. A good example of this was when she tolerated Damien's barrage of insults against her person. Push her past the breaking point, however, and she'll willingly demonstrate why she's so confident in her skills.

❀ Children are Innocent - Somehow an unrealistic belief at times, Trisselle has a very naive way of viewing the world in its entirety, starting with its youth. Children really are the future and she would put them above most other things where survival and wholesome growing up is involved.

❀ Cute Bookworm - She likes to read. A lot. And most of the time when she's bothered by something or left to her solitude, her nose is firmly pressed into a book.

❀ Determined Expression - Infrequently, Trisselle's looks harden, usually when she's getting deeply exasperated with a person or a situation. Her typical stoic or empty expression becomes far harder. Sometimes it lasts only a few moments before it fades, but most of the time whatever she's thinking while giving it isn't something she chooses to share.

❀ Did You think I can't Feel? - Her lack of experience in the world outside of the caverns in the Twelveswood paints Trisselle as sometimes being too subtle or lacking the ability to better express her feelings when she has them. She's the sort to let most things go without giving her opinion, and to some degree suffers a lack of assertion.

❀ Elective Mute - Speak when spoken to. Children should be seen and not heard. Trisselle finds that she learns more when she listens than when she speaks. If she's talking, it's usually because she's making a point or she's saying what she feels needs to be said.

❀ Forgets to Eat - Trisselle has horrible eating habits from being so wrapped up in situations around her to simply not wanting to eat in general. The only person who's seen her eat in person aside from her family is Damien.

❀ Friendless Background - Although she grew up with friends and family, after the Calamity struck, Trisselle deliberately distanced herself from people. And once she made the decision to leave the Twelveswood, she chose a life of solitude for herself and in the present day still prefers her company to that of others.

❀ Grass is Greener - She doesn't dislike the Elezen. In fact, she has a lot of pride for her heritage and clan. What she doesn't like is how it seems to stifle her relationships with other races due to tradition and lack of open-minded approach. Consequently, her curiosities and desires to experience a better life—the Hyur life—resulted in the Hyur Plot.

❀ Hates Being Touched - Duskwight (and Elezen in general) commonly have a plethora of vanity, feeling a great deal of superiority to other races, something that started before Trisselle's birth and still continues in present day. Trisselle's lack of comfort with having people in her physical proximity does seem to be stemmed from a psychological fear that somehow forming connections of the sort will render her weak or somehow less than 'superior.'

❀ I Am What I Am - The lesson to be learned that's recently found it's beginning. Trisselle's gifts, personality, and self as an entirety is an individual she must discover is better than tolerable or acceptable. Her traits make her an undeniably unique woman and not someone to either be underestimated or undervalued.

❀ Must Make Amends - The harsh discovery that she's rendered herself incomplete, Trisselle acknowledges that her desire to be someone other than herself has consequently stirred up a lot of regret and remorse. One day she'll regain her true self back.

❀ Nature Lover - From rains to snow, sunny days and the darkest nights, she loves all things nature related. She's the type to get caught up in watching rivers from a bridge for hours, or laying down in a field of flowers for no good reason other than to take a nap in them. She feels most at peace when surrounded by fields, trees, the ocean, sandy shores, and other locales not populated by buildings, houses, or gaggles of people.

❀ Plain Jane - Trisselle doesn't seem to understand what it is other people see in her. The first time Aerius called her 'pretty' she was bemused and perplexed. She thinks in comparison to others of her kind and even the Hyur that she's rather plain.

❀ Skilled, but Naive - The epitome of the Elezen-turned-Hyur. Trisselle has a great capacity for learning and picks up on things quickly, but while her words and actions sometimes paint her as a wise woman, she knows very little about the real world. A consequence of growing up in an often overprotected and sheltered family, she lacks the ability to properly judge people as well as situations.

❀ What is this Feeling? - Befriending Garrett, Augustine, Aerius, Lily, the Restless Road mercantile, and the others, Trisselle has stumbled upon the very sentiment of forming connections with others in familial, friendship, and romantic inclinations. But it's all new to her and frequently, she's unable to properly put her feelings into words.

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