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:<font style="color:#00ff00" size="3">● </font><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Caen Jabari]]''' - </span> A curious young Miqo'te with a love for yellow. Aero finds his carefree and lively demeanor endearing. The two have chatted little on occasion. Aero even gifted the boy some wine in good spirits once. Caen won Aero's favor by shielding him from harm, when introduced to Augustine. He was the one who suggested Caen secretly write to Artorias. Aero is fond of the Miqo'te in particular and is curious when he'll see him again next. | :<font style="color:#00ff00" size="3">● </font><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Caen Jabari]]''' - </span> A curious young Miqo'te with a love for yellow. Aero finds his carefree and lively demeanor endearing. The two have chatted little on occasion. Aero even gifted the boy some wine in good spirits once. Caen won Aero's favor by shielding him from harm, when introduced to Augustine. He was the one who suggested Caen secretly write to Artorias. Aero is fond of the Miqo'te in particular and is curious when he'll see him again next. | ||
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− | :<font style="color:#00ff00" size="3">● </font><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Ciel Wulfe]]''' - </span> A pretty Elezen lady who apparently sung at the ball in | + | :<font style="color:#00ff00" size="3">● </font><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Ciel Wulfe]]''' - </span> A pretty Elezen lady who apparently sung at the ball in Ul'Dah. The two have chatted a bit on more than a few occasions now. Aero believes her to be a good person, and seems somewhat fond of her. He is most interested in her stories, especially ones involving magic and ancient artifacts. Aero tends to worry about her in particular as she often goes about alone. She is also the one who recruited Aero into their current order. Aero respects her much more due to this, also seeing her in combat personally. |
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− | :<font style="color:#00ff00" size="3">● </font><font style="color:#cc0000" size="3"> 💑 </font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Crisiet Liautroix]]''' - </span> An attractive Elezen man Aero came into contact with while being allied with the exiles. Aero would tell Crisiet about his own ties with Ishgard after he overheard him mention his father. Aero finds this man highly attractive both physically and mentally. Aero has grown a small crush on the Elezen, which Crisiet seems to be aware of. Aero believes the attraction is one-sided, and wouldn't dare act on it. He considers the man a friend and enjoys his company. However, his mere crush has evolved into something more. He's grown | + | :<font style="color:#00ff00" size="3">● </font><font style="color:#cc0000" size="3"> 💑 </font><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Crisiet Liautroix]]''' - </span> An attractive Elezen man Aero came into contact with while being allied with the exiles. Aero would tell Crisiet about his own ties with Ishgard after he overheard him mention his father. Aero finds this man highly attractive both physically and mentally. Aero has grown a small crush on the Elezen, which Crisiet seems to be aware of. Aero believes the attraction is one-sided, and wouldn't dare act on it. He considers the man a friend and enjoys his company. <br><br>However, his mere crush has evolved into something more. He's grown to love Crisiet more than anything on this world. This both infuriates and scares Aero. Regardless, he is madly in love with Crisiet and would do anything for him. Even giving up his dark magic for this man, for the moment however. Only time will tell their outcome. |
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:<font style="color:#00ff00" size="3">● </font><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Deverell Jinx]]''' - </span> A man Aero was introduced to by Seth at a Piquant Pumpkin orientation. They would meet again later outside the Quicksand. Aero enjoys teasing him, calling him 'Little Devy' as he apparently just started training as a thaumaturge. He also likes to prank him, noted in pulling down his trousers at a beach party. Aero was surprised as he turned back into a Miqo'te, but realized it was still the same person he liked. Aero respects Jinx as both a former co-worker and as a fellow aether user. The two seem to be quite close. Perhaps, one of Aero's better friends. He thinks of him rather often while he is away. | :<font style="color:#00ff00" size="3">● </font><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Deverell Jinx]]''' - </span> A man Aero was introduced to by Seth at a Piquant Pumpkin orientation. They would meet again later outside the Quicksand. Aero enjoys teasing him, calling him 'Little Devy' as he apparently just started training as a thaumaturge. He also likes to prank him, noted in pulling down his trousers at a beach party. Aero was surprised as he turned back into a Miqo'te, but realized it was still the same person he liked. Aero respects Jinx as both a former co-worker and as a fellow aether user. The two seem to be quite close. Perhaps, one of Aero's better friends. He thinks of him rather often while he is away. | ||
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:<font style="color:#00ff00" size="3">● </font><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Tetsuro Akashi]]''' - </span> Another Doman Aero met shortly after his meeting with Mori. Aero has run into Tetsuro more than just a few occasions. He believes Tetsuro to be a rather sad fellow, and wants to help him in some way. Regardless, Aero enjoys being in this man's company. | :<font style="color:#00ff00" size="3">● </font><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Tetsuro Akashi]]''' - </span> Another Doman Aero met shortly after his meeting with Mori. Aero has run into Tetsuro more than just a few occasions. He believes Tetsuro to be a rather sad fellow, and wants to help him in some way. Regardless, Aero enjoys being in this man's company. | ||
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Revision as of 09:35, 26 December 2014
Contents
Character
Physical & Mental
Appearance
Aero stands at 5 fulms & 10 ilms and weighs approximately 155 ponz. He has a very toned build that he takes great pride in. He has a very pale complexion and sports light blonde hair with black highlights that are natural, or so he would claim. He especially takes great pride in his hair, managing it often. He almost always smells of expensive cologne as well.
He has violet-colored eyes, and a scar on his left cheek. Also, has a pair of star tattoos right above his scar. Aero is most often seen in white or black clothing of high quality, though it's not uncommon for him to wear dark blues and purple. He also seems fond of Rose Gold, Mythril, and Allagan jewelry. He takes great care to make sure his nails are well-maintained and neatly trimmed.
His clothing style is mostly varied. Aero prefers to wear lighter clothing made of fine silks and leathers compared to real armor. He is seemingly fond of top hats and glasses as far as accessories go, and is never seen without jewelry on. Aero also favors combat boots and somewhat tighter clothing.
Personality
Aero is mostly polite at a first glance. Also, extremely independent preferring to do most things alone. He is, however, reserved and displays a somewhat distant demeanor to most. He tends to blush often and quite easily as well. Although, he can be flirty to those he fancies despite that fact. He has a love for teasing others too. Both, in a playful and scornful manner. Aero has proven to be somewhat arrogant as well, which, he blames on his Elezen blood-line. Unfortunately, he is often self-centered more than he would care to admit.
Despite his polite demeanor, he is a most difficult man. He does not often reveal much of his past nor himself very easily to most people. Aero is afraid to get close to people in fear they may reject him or otherwise leave him in some fashion. Aero, above all else favors his freedom and disdains laws, as well as the people that enforce them. It doesn't help that he is somewhat apathetic a great deal of the time.
On the other hand, Aero can be rather temperamental and unforgiving to those who disappoint him. Originally, Aero didn't approve of violence and would go out of his way to avoid killing. However, recently Aero has no qualms about harming others and perhaps even enjoys it to a degree. Part of this, may be due to him being tainted by the Black or perhaps his Dravanian blood that runs through his veins.
Sexuality
While Aero finds some women to be very beautiful, he is not sexually attracted to them. Even so, it's not uncommon for him to flirt with some women despite this. He is most comfortable around other Hyurs and Elezen. Aerostein is rather unsure what to make of male Miqo'te in particular. Though, he finds a select few to be truly attractive. He doesn't find the other races physically pleasing to his eye, finding Roegadyn and Lalafell are "A bit too much" and "Too adorable" respectively. Aero also has little love for those who are bi-sexual, believing them to be too indecisive with what they want.
Thoughts on Use of Magic
Aero believes magic should be used however the user should see fit, with little to no limitations. He greatly respects all that practice the arts and pities those who can not. In his mind, all magic is but a tool. There is no such thing as evil magic, only evil people.
Fighting Style
Having a natural affinity for aether, Aero prefers using both conjury and thaumaturgy to smite his foes in battle. In the most dire times of needs, he has resorted to black magic. Unfortunately, his skill in arcanima is rather lacking. Aero lacks physical strength and would prove not to be a real challenge in close quarters. His physical speed also leaves much to be desired as well. However, for a mage he can take a considerable amount of damage due to his marauder training.
Recently however, with the acquisition of his father's grimoire, Aero's knowledge of the dark arts has improved considerably. Gaining a moderate level of control over blood magic, as well as advanced aetheric manipulation, and general knowledge of the void.
Characteristics
What makes Aero tick...
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Relationships
Who Aero loves and who Aero hates...
Family
- Imogen Stone (Mother) : Imogen was a respected conjurer of Hyur origin who died early on in Aero's childhood. Aerostein was raised by the conjurers in Gridania where he perfected his talent in conjury. Aero remembers little about his mother other than she was the most beautiful woman in the world to him and that she smelled much like flowers, iris in particular. However, the little he does remember, he holds dear.
- Jacques Delvaux (Father) : Originally, not much was known of Aero's father. This man was never in Aero's life, and his mother never spoke of him. Unbeknownst to Aero, his father is a Dravanian mage of Elezen descent. His father once belonged to a noble house in Ishgard, but what happened remains a mystery for now.
- Alicia Stone (Cousin) : Alicia Stone is Aero's older cousin who he had thought was long since dead until recently. Aero was overjoyed at their reunion, although this raised many questions of her supposed death. Before long, she would tell Aero everything or at least close to it. Aero has been busy trying to find a way to fix her affliction ever since. The two were always very close, and remain very close even now. She is his only living relative, that he is aware of anyway.
- ♥ In love with ♥ Sexual Desire 💑 In a Relationship ♥ Platonic Crush ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing
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Rumors
What do people truly think?
PC Opinions & Rumors
- "Rumor has it that Aero is a magnet for dangerous individuals. Someone should keep an eye on him." - Dresden Voltaire
- "I don't see the man quite as oft, but I hear he fares well, in his own way." - Kahn'a Od'hilkas
- "He who stares too long and deep into the abyss may find it staring back. I pray his interests do not take him too far." - Ciel Wulfe
- "My indecisiveness and my insecurities have gotten the best of me with this man. Now I am too late." - Cedric Riordan
- "He's a bit full of himself...Still he's been a good friend to me." - S'imba Tia
- "You know he's always around the Quick Sand, but I've only really met him once. *pouts* He never orders anything from me... wish he would!" - Aya Foxheart
- "This guy never seems to get any heat when we act up, it's always just me. " - Aaron Glacier
- "Aero is a puzzle by all accounts. One moment he's a shy man on a beach, the next a trickster in the water, and then finally a charming man who flusters me far more easily than he should. At the root of it all he seems like a kind man, a good man, he reminds of my oath brothers in a way with his self doubt and maybe that's why I want to protect and comfort him as I do. No matter what I learn, I know that I want to know more about him. Do I think he's attractive? W-Well he is lovely..." - Siha Xinkei
- "Aerostein is kind and handsome. He knows a lot of pretty men!" - Clara Kleefeld
- "Sir Aerostein is one of a kind and I hope to repay his generosity some day. But he seems so lonely.. I wonder why." - Ginjiro Mori
- "Aye, I care for the fellow. What of it?" - Crisiet Liautroix
- "He says he doesn't believe in love, but I don't believe him. I think he just needs to let some old hurt heal, first." - T'ahl Tia
- "He told me I could stay at his place any time I want. ANY TIME. Free snacks, any time? What's the catch here..." - Augustine Frost
Origin
How it all began...
Aerostein Epitaph was born on the 18th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon in 1555. His birth name is Aaron Stone. His mother was a conjurer in Gridania, and his father a black mage from parts unknown. Later found to be from Ishgard. Having his mother die a few years after his birth, Aero was raised by the conjurers in Gridania.
Early History
Aero began his training as a conjurer early on as a child having a natural affinity for the art, particularly both elements of air and stone. Aero never had much choice in the matter either way. Instead of playing like most children his age, he would prefer to read and write, furthering his education. He was something of a golden child growing up. Being good-natured, naive, innocent, and many other things he was loved by all. Eventually, by 13 , Aero would hear the voices of the elementals making him a hearer. Having risen in the ranks at an alarming rate, by the age of 16, he was already an accomplished conjurer. However, at the age of 17, Aero would leave Gridania to see the world believing life was too short to just sit around and die in a backwater town.
Life In Limsa
Having left his home in Gridania to broaden his perspective in life, Aero would venture out into the cruel waters of Limsa Lominsa. Not particularly happy with the salty smell of the sea and all the fish, he knew he was far away from home. He would first visit the Arcanist's guild to become more powerful, but it didn't work out well for him. Finding their art to be a joke, he found himself at a loss. Originally, he would prove easy prey for pirates and other brutes. Being pick-pocketed often, beat up, and made the target of cruel jokes. In order to make coin, and toughen himself up, he would enlist in the Marauder's guild for a time.
Aero would struggle upon joining, especially in hand to hand combat. He lacked both dexterity and strength, and almost didn't make it. However, he was too stubborn to give up. He would eventually learn how to wield an axe, and was rather graceful with it to his surprise, however, he still lacked physical strength to become truly great. He did gain a bit of muscle, to say the least. The other marauders would learn to rely on his conjury, perhaps a bit too much. Over time, Aero would soon realize as the years went by he was never really liked much in the guild, and was only tolerated because he was useful. In time, he would get fed up as being a tool for the other marauders.
After having saved up a decent amount of gil, he would quit the guild. Aero would soon get tired of life in Limsa, seeking more power and knowledge he would venture to Ul'Dah at the age of 20. During this time period, the calamity had little to no effect on Aero.
Life in Ul'Dah
The physical training from the Marauder's guild would prove valuable upon reaching this city. Being able to stand his ground against the larger men who would cause him harm. It was here, he would know what it meant to live lavishly. Spending much of his hard-earned gil on finely-crafted clothes, accessories, and drink. It wouldn't take him long to figure out he would love this city.
He would eventually visit the guild for thaumaturges and found out he excelled in the art, and loved the power it gave him over others. He was actually well-liked and respected in this guild, despite being a conjurer primarily. Being young and foolish, this power went to his head and he began to use his magic recklessly. Dabbling in forbidden magics, and using his thaumaturgy without regard for innocent people around him. Even causing houses to catch fire once, and nearly killing an entire family due to showing off. Fearing he would lose himself like his father did before him, he vowed to never use that magic again. Although, he didn't stop studying the art.
Aero would mostly work with adventurers and mercenaries to keep his coin flowing to support himself. Working with mercenaries would change his outlook on life in general, more so than he had realized. Learning the cruel truths of reality, and the cold necessities of the world. He would know what it meant to live, what needed to be done to survive. This caused an inner strife within him. He would soon miss his home, and would travel back shortly before his 23rd namesday.
Back to Gridania
On a dark night traveling through the shroud alone, he came across a large group of Miqo'te poachers. They had killed a family of fawns, and were about to kill the last baby until Aero intervened. Relying soley on his conjury alone, he was clearly outmatched by the sheer amount of them. However, he was too stubborn to back down. Aerostein, now bruised, bloodied, and very nearly defeated, broke his own vow and used his thaumaturgy.
Now frenzied and not in control of his power, he would freeze a few solid in place. He would encase the rest of his attackers in stone, allowing them to die slowly. The small number that remained tried to surrender, but he was too far gone to be reasoned with. They would try to flee, and as they were begging for their lives, Aero would throw out bolts of lightning, electrocuting them. However, he nearly missed their leader and barely was able to dodge a blade aiming for his throat. He suffered a deep cut to his left cheek. Aero still enraged, set the last poacher on fire, incinerating him alive.
When he awoke, it was raining softly and he had little memory of what had happened. He was shaken at what he had done, and it can be assumed this was the first time Aerostein had taken someone's life directly. He felt much guilt over this, although, a darker part inside of himself enjoyed it. He broke down, crying in the rain, reflecting on what he has become ever since he had left Gridania. Eventually, the baby fawn would come over to him from it's departed mother, and he decided to tend to it ever since. Only recently giving it up to a friend who is better suited to care for it. Aero has yet to mention this night to anyone.
Back in Gridania
While happy for a while, to be back home, something about Aerostein had changed. He was no longer the sweet, loving golden child he once was. No longer was he naive to the ways of the world and innocent. No longer was he a weak child who couldn't protect himself. Nothing about his home seemed the same again since he's been gone for so long.
After many falling outs with others of the guild about how magic should be used, he was deemed as a failure. Some claim Aerostein quit the guild, others say he was dispelled, regardless, it is unclear what truly happened. After spending some time back home, he seriously considered what he wanted in life. He wanted to be free, and soon enough it was only a matter of time before he would take off again. A few days later, he would be gone again. Vowing only to return to important business.
Present
(WIP)
Departed Mother's Love
As a child, Aero was very curious about his father as his mother would never speak of him. She would tell him, she would tell him everything when he was of age, unfortunately that would not be realized. Aero's mother would be raped and killed by a group of Miqo'te poachers when he was five winters old. Aerostein, now left in the care of the other conjurers, was devastated at the loss of his mother and not knowing anything about his father. That was thought to be the end of it, however, soon after his 23rd namesday a close friend of his mother would give him a tome belonging to her. In it, revealed much information about his father, and leads on where to find him. Also, some advanced white magic spells.
Father's Legacy & Descent Into the Dark
Many moons later, eventually his searching would see results. While not having found his father, he would come across a powerful grimoire belonging to his father. Within, were powerful spells relating to the dark arts. Curses and hexes, black magic, knowledge into the avoid, among other things all piqued Aero's interest. It wouldn't be long before he would dabble into the dark.
Eventually, this power would be too much for him to handle. Aerostein could feel himself slowly slipping with more frequent black outs and an uncontrollable rage. Somewhere deep inside him, he knew he came to enjoy the feeling this new found power gave him. He was no longer fully in control of his magic. Unfortunately, while healing sick refuges, he would lose control, and kill them all. After this event, he vanished for some time wandering alone again. Not getting close to anyone during this time frame in fear of hurting someone innocent. He would resurface a few moons later, seemingly in control of his power with some meditation, or at least mostly. With the help of Hanwei, he has managed to keep his magic in check, at least for the time being...
Tropes
Tropes are conventions and devices that are found in creative works. In this case, these tropes describe Aerostein. His background, personality, appearance, they can all be identified with the tropes listed below.