Elam Al'vain

Elam Al'vain (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)

Of the Immortals

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❝ Kill you? Nah. They say if you're good at something, never work for free. I aim to keep that. ❞

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Details Vital Information ■ PRONUNCIATION: Ee lam Al vane. ■ NICKNAMES: Al'vain. ■ RACE & CLAN: Hyur - Midlander. ■ GENDER: Male. ■ AGE: 33. ■ NAMEDAY: 29th Sun, 5th Astral Moon. ■ ORIENTATION: ??? ■ MARITAL STATUS: Widowed. Other Statistics ■ NATIONALITY: Garlean. ■ CITIZENSHIP: Garlemald Expatriate. ■ FAMILY: N/A. ■ RESIDENCE: Nomadic: Typically moves about Gyr Abania and Thanalan. ■ OCCUPATION: Bandit/Gun for Hire. ■ PATRON DEITY: Athiest. ■ HEIGHT & WEIGHT: 5 fulms, 11 ilms. 175 ponze. ■ ALIGNMENT: Chaotic Evil. General Information ... File:IMAGE HERE ❝ No no no, that's where you're mistaken. You see, this here's a gun fight. We aim, we fire, you die. ❞ Appearance Hair & Eyes Al'vain's sun bleached hair typically hangs loosely down to his shoulders, kept down with his wide brimmed hat. He has two dark eyes set in sockets that seem perpetually ringed with fatigue. Closer inspection of his eyes would reveal they contain no irises. They are unnaturally black from sclera to pupil. Physique & Markings The sun has long since darkened Al'vain's fair complexion and has given him a rather grizzled presence. The man is thin without looking scrawny, a body used to being on his feet or in the saddle most of his days. The only distinguishing marks, apart from is unnaturally black eyes the the long scar trailing up from his lower lip to his cheek. Hygiene & Attire Al'vain wears dust almost as well as his rough leather clothes. He typically is seen in dark browns or other earth tones, designed to help blend in with the dark Personality Psychological Profile ESTP. The Entrepreneur. ESTPs are spontaneous, active folks. Like the other SPs, ESTPs get great satisfaction from acting on their impulses. Activities involving great power, speed, thrill and risk are attractive to the ESTP. Chronic stifling of these impulses makes the ESTP feel "dead inside". Gamesmanship is the calling card of the ESTP. Persons of this type have a natural drive to best the competition. Some of the most successful salespersons are ESTPs. P.T. Barnum ("Never give a sucker an even break") illustrates the unscrupulous contingent of this type. Almost unconsciously ESTPs look for nonverbal, nearly subliminal cues as to what makes their quarry "tick". Once they know, they wait for just the right time to trump the unsuspecting victim's ace and glory in their conquest. Oddly enough, ESTPs seem to admire and respect anyone who can beat them at their own game. "If I was any better, I couldn't stand it!" To an ESTP, admission of weakness feels like failure. He admires strength in himself and in others. "Shock effect" is a favored technique of this type to get the attention of his audience. ESTPs love to be at center stage, demonstrating feats of wonder and daring. Voice Low and with a slight rasp, Al'vain speaks in a distinctive Ala Mhigan accent. Though he is well educated, he chooses to speak with a lot of inflection and slang. Philosophy & Mannerisms Al'vain does not care about you. He does not care about your family. He does not care about your thoughts or feelings. You are simply another target to him, one that he has not yet been paid to collect. He has a few quirks that he exhibits in everyday life, he is often rude without being crass. He will often act more polite around women, and typically treats them with an outward display of respect. While he usually wears his distinctive wide brimmed hat, he always removes it when in doors, and makes a point to correct others who abstain from this practice. Preferences Likes ● Hot weather ● Alcohol ● Brothels ● Intimidating Tactics ● The scent of sulfer ● Gambling ● Being the Center of Attention ● Money ● How a man's head pops after a well placed shot Dislikes ● Deep water ● Chocobos ● Rudeness to Women ● Idleness ● Sailing ● Mages ● Rain Skills ● Natural Charisma ● Marksmanship ● Quickdrawing ● Visual Perception ● Trickshots ● Story Telling ● Quick Reflexes ● Sleight of Hand ● Magitek Tinkering

Combat, Abilities & Weaponry Basic Statistics Extreme: Perception High: Dexterity & Charisma Above Average: Constitution & Intelligence Average: Strength Low: Wisdom Aetheric Abilities Mastery: N/A Expert: N/A Average: N/A Novice: N/A Weapon Training Mastery: Marksmanship - Firearms Expert: Explosives Average: Bladed Weapons Novice: All else Combat Relevant Skills High: Reaction Speed Above Average: Mobility Average: Aether Resistance Low: Melee Combat Non-Combat Abilities ● Insight: Dovienya is adept at reading subtle hints of another person's body language. She can often 'read' her opponent and understand their current mental state and from there, is better able to predict their next move. It often gives people the unnerving impression that she can 'read their minds'. Combat Abilities Note: These are used within the Obsidian Court's original battle system. These may not necessarily be relevant in standard role-play. ● Battlefield Mastery: Dovienya pauses to observe the battlefield in order to direct her allies into areas they are needed. Either to shore up defenses or to exploit weaknesses. ● Counterspell: Dovienya channels corrupted aether into a coming spell, neutralizing it. OOC Note Any relevant notes about combat should be added here, such as player preference, system preference, or links off-site to sheets using existing XIV player-made combat systems.

H I S T O R Y

There are various plot hooks that can be used from Elam's history alone. Please see the OOC tab to view a few listed.

Disclaimer: Consider this section to be a constant Work In Progress.

Childhood Elasium Elam Al'vain was born Elasium cen Artis, a citizen of the Garlean Empire. While being loyal citizens, Elasium's parents were mere hyurs and lacked the proper pedigree to rise beyond their more modest lives in the empire. Once Ala Mhigo fell to the empire, Elasium's father left to the west, thinking they could use the oppourtunity to carve out a new life in the new territory of the empire. ... ... ...

Shattering Elam the Immortal ... ... ...

UPON CHARACTER CREATION Al'vain. ❄ ... ❄ ... ❄ ...

R E L A T I O N S H I P S

RELATIONSHIP STATUS LEGEND

♥ Family – ☀ Platonic – ∞ Involved – ღ Romantic – ♡ Passionate – ❣ Physical – ♦ Friend – ★ Acquaintance – $ Business – ✝ Deceased – ✔ Positive – ✖ Negative – ● Neutral – ? Unsure – ♠ Threat ☠ Enemy

FAMILY ..., Mother. ( ♥ ✝ ) Al'vain's Thoughts: "..." ... ..., Father. ( ♥ ✝ ) Al'vain's Thoughts: "..." ...

NON-FAMILY Rukira Michaelis, Malice. ( ☀ ♦ ✔ ) - Negligent Protege. Al'vain's Thoughts: "..." ...

Rumors NPC Rumors Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely! ■ "The lady Cuenn? Why, she's one of our chief patrons! The Ishgardian war orphanage would be in disrepair if not for her selfless generosity. Halone has truly blessed that woman." — Halonic Cleric ■ "Rose? You mean the Rose? Listen, I don't know you well enough to share that sort of info. Her ears are everywhere. Go back to whoever sent you and tell them they're better off not dealing with that woman." — Underworld Information Broker ■ "Dovienya? As yes. The roegadyn. Barely a thought in that pretty little head of hers. Heard she's slept with half the nobility of Ishgard. Who exactly? Well, I don't know. That's just what the rumors are. Really, it's quite amusing seeing a sea wolf try to act proper." — Ishgardian Noble Woman ◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first! ■ "You don't understand, she's behind it. She's behind it all! They all plot and scheme but she's pulling the strings! Remember to watch her eyes, they never blink! Always watch the eyes..." — Committed Ishgardian Lunatic. ■ "House Cuenn? A cursed family if I've ever seen one. Half the family is dead and the patriarch seems to have gone missing. At least the daughter seems capable." — Syndicate Information Broker. ■ "Rush? That's a tough one to get. The Rose has the formula on lockdown. They say it's made here in the west, but not sold here. I'll have to charge y'more, security reasons." — Drug Dealer. ◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using! ■ "Rose? There's a bounty for one called Rose. Seems to be behind a scandal involving the old prison warden. Whoever this 'Rose' was, they have killed hundreds of prisoners over the past seven years." — Ishgardian Temple Guard ■ "They claim she's almost fifty. Have you ever seen a fifty year old look like that? I've heard...things. I ain't sayin it's true, y'know? But I've heard from a trustworthy source that she bathes in the blood of virgins to keep her young." Shady Rumor Monger ■ "The name? I'm not sure what significance it plays, but I've heard tales. They say there's a green eyed wraith in a black cloak. If you've sinned it will visit you and offer you a red rose. When the rose begins to wilt, you die." — Chatty Prison Guard PC Rumors Feel free to add your own rumors to this section. ◢ Player Character Rumors - Some of these are more rare than others! ■ "Aye, I know the one. Everyone was callin' her Dovienya. 'cept one, he kept callin' her Rose. Anyhow, she's supposed t'be some noble lady. Lemme tell yeh, the woman's madder than bollocks. Yeh can see it right in her eyes. Yeh don't know if she's gonna bed yeh or tear yeh limb from limb for the sport o' it. Right scary, yeah? She wants me already. Yeh might be next, love." — Veke Illska Quicksand, to anyone who will listen. ■ "Dove? She's doing quite well, thank you for asking. If you were hoping for a meeting, I'm afraid to say she is quite busy lately, spending my money. If you are attending next week's charity ball, you will surely see her there." — Marcus Feral. ■ "People tend to think I'm prim and proper? Compared to her I'm blue collar. She's the epitome of regal, yet, she's changed much since I first met her. She's definitely a lot more loose." — Tempest Fey ■ "The Mistress? She terrifies me. Yet I believe that should I ever find myself at the gates of hell, she would be there destroying everything in her path to bring me home again." — Vado Mercier ■ "Add rumor here." — Rumor Monger ■ "Add rumor here." — Rumor Monger

Gallery Music Curse My Name Artist: Blind Guardian - Acoustic Cover by M. Mau, M. Schnella, J. Kommnick, R. Wagels Context: Character Theme Birogs Oath Artist: Suidakra Context: Voice sample [Link Song Title] Artist: TBD Context: Context. Another Stranger Me Artist: Blind Guardian Context: Internal Monologue [Link Song Title] Artist: TBD Context: Context. [Link Song Title] Artist: TBD Context: Context. [Link Song Title] Artist: TBD Context: Context. [Link Song Title] Artist: TBD Context: Context. [Link Song Title] Artist: TBD Context: Context Artwork Dovienya and Rose - Art by Tsuki. Dovienya Headshot - Art by Livia. Dovienya and Livia - Art by Livia. Dovienya Headshot - Art by Xiang. Young Dovienya - Art by Livia. In-Game Screenshots

RP Info Location & Probability Places where the character is very likely to be seen ■ The Shroud: Medium ■ Gridania: Low ■ Thanalan: High ■ Ishgard: Medium ■ Ul'dah: High ■ Coerthas: Low ■ Dravania: Low ■ Limsa Lominsa: High ■ La Noscea: High ■ Ala Mhigo: Low ■ Gyr Abania: Low ■ Doma: Low Affiliations Most of these aren’t public, and would have to be asked after! ■ City-State, Region or Organization: Affiliation reason/purpose. ● Ul'dahni Syndicate: House Cuenn has strong financial ties to several Syndicate businesses. While Dovienya does not often deal with syndicate members herself, she often draws information and resources from her contacts in the criminal underworld. ● S&S Trading Company: A business founded by Dovienya's husband, Marcus Feral. She worked closely with him, building the small one boat shipping company into a financial empire. She uses the resources and funds provided by S&S to pursue her own projects. ● Obsidian Court: The Obsidian Court is her own personal project, her life's work. Within the Court her word is law and her will is made manifest. A majority of her time and creative energies are dedicated to the Court and those she accepts into her Courtier are amongst her most useful resources. ● Ishgardian High Society: Dovienya and her husband bought and schemed their way into the ranks of Ishgardian nobility. Though they are outsiders, they have lied, manipulated, and blackmailed their way into a rather comfortable status, despite the relatively small size of House Cuenn. IC Inventory The following items are things that this individual carries on their person at all times. These are noted for pickpockets, and those watching her closely. This information is meant to be a prompt for insight and is not to be meta-gamed, though feel free to use this information if it comes up logically in RP (pickpocketing, a search, etc) with use of a simple /tell. ■ Coinpurse: A simple coin purse made of soft leather, containing several thousand gil. ■ Linkpearls: Half a dozen pearls, One black, one white, others of several different colors. ■ Charm Bracelet: A bracelet with a simple silver chain adorned by jewels of several colors, they seem to swirl with raw aether within. ■ Obsidian Signet Ring: A ring of smooth polished obsidian. This glossy black ring has the insignia of a rose upon it's head. ■ Livia's Obsidian Ring: A ring of smooth polished obsidian. Once belonged to Livia, Dovienya is holding onto it for safe keeping. ■ Potions: Small vials filled with healing potions, high concentration. ■ Vial of Rush: A vial of red liquid. The drug is a narcotic and battlefield stimulant. ■ Concealed Pistol: Dovienya keeps this easily concealed firearm at her side almost constantly. RP Limits I like to consider myself a flexible player who is willing to commit to a number of different types of scenes and role-play scenarios, but I have limits. If something is on the play list, assume it means yes, as long as it's within the context of the current play or ongoing plot. No's are typically a hard no but given appropriate context we can discuss it. ■ I will play just about anything mature within reason. ■ Ask about injuries, dependences, and relationship advancements. ■ I won't play I generally will accept most RP as long as it is relevant to the situation. I reserve the right to back out of a RP if I do not like the direction it is headed. RP Hooks While the below is by no means comprehensive, it's a kind of spring board for walk-up RP. Longer plots that are meant to run for more than a few quick RP's, please feel free to send me a tell so we can work out a good reason for our characters to get to know one another. I'm always looking for RP, so please consider the following as for reasons you may know of Dovienya: ■ Underworld Contact: If your character is well versed in Eorzea's seedy underbelly, then you may have heard of the one called 'Rose'. ■ Business Contact: If your character is heavily involved in the mercantile arts, then perhaps you would know of Marcus Feral's wife, the lady Dovienya of house Cuenn. ■ Court Prospect: If your character is seeking employment, or has a reputation for ruthless efficiency, perhaps they would be looking for work in the Obsidian Court. ■ Ishgardian High Society: If your character is involved in the intrigues of Ishgardian nobility, you may be familiar with house Cuenn and by extension, Dovienya. ■ Drug Contact: If your character is one who deals in illicit goods, you may have desire to contact Rose of the Obsidian Court for discrete delivery of new products. ■ Old Veteran: If your character is an old mercenary or soldier, you may recognize Dovienya as one that went by the name 'Rose'. About fifteen to twenty years ago. ■ Thanalan Syndicate: If your character is involved in the Syndicate, you may be familiar with house Cuenn and be looking to do some business, either legitimate or not.

OOC Notes Player Information Player Note There is a lot of information on this character wiki, but it is by no means completely comprehensive. There are chunks of backstory that are left intentionally vague so that details can be later added as developed through creative writing or in role-play revelation. Feel free to use Common or Uncommon rumors freely, if you want to use a Rare Rumor as a plot hook or to spark RP, I would ask that you send me a tell first, to make certain it's acceptable. The line in between IC and OOC is very important. While I do seek to make friends and connections OOC, Dovienya is not a good person IC. If I ever say something to offend, kindly let me know OOC! Character Lore Adherence Everything concerning this character that has not been confirmed by in-game lore should be taken with a grain of salt. Anything that has had to be changed because of lore shifting will be noted below. ■ No changes. Miscellaneous Information ■ Classes: Lvl 70 Monk/Warrior/Astrologian/Machinist ■ Server: Balmung ■ Timezone:US Player; PST (UTC -8) Character Tidbits Links Out Links that lead off the wiki, but are technically relevant to the character. ■ IC/OOC Tumblr Blog: N/A Tropes & Explanations A trope is a convention or device that is often found in creative works. In this case, the tropes below describe my character either in part, or as a whole. Their background, personality, appearance, etc, most of them can be described in the tropes below. ■ The Social Darwinist Dovienya accepts her superiority as something natural. Those beneath her are expected to obey with little to no complaint. ■ Evil Gloating Dovienya is gracious in most things, but don't draw her ire or her inevitable victory over you will be punctuated by a dramatic monologue. ■ Chessmaster If you think you've won, you never saw Dovienya change the game you were playing. ■ Well Intentioned Extremist Dovienya's goals are laudable, worthy of praise. Her methods are horrifying, deserving of condemnation. ■ Corrupter No matter how well intentioned, everything Dovienya touches turns to ash. ■ Mask of Sanity Like fine hairs the cracks spread, her smile remained the same but her eyes had long since lost their warmth. Something turned within those cracks.

Credits Wiki Information This wiki is constantly changing as the character’s story changes. It was last modified on August 06th, 2016. A blank version of the wiki template can be found here Layout Information The following is not entirely comprehensive, but contains general credits. Please leave the link-backs if you use this template! ■ Original template by Bancroft Gairn. ■ Adapted by Xheja Rajhera. ■ Tabs by Unnamed Mercenary. ■ Expanded bits by Lucaell Tareth'eian. ■ Header image inspired by D'lyhhia Lhuil. ■ Music bits from J'karu Rhome. ■ Relationships & OOC notes by Glioca Sargonnai. ■ Various formatting inspired by Odette Saoirse & others.