Yuel Vulpaine

Yuel Vulpaine Vigilante Tragedienne About Name... Yuel Vulpaine Alias... Neige Age... Unkown: late twenties Gender... Woman Race... Hyur/Elezen Clan... Midlander/Wildwood Orientation... 🍳 Pan/Demi Marital... Single Deity... Impartial Nationality... Hingan Occupation... Performer Alignment... Chaotic Good AppearancePersonalityHistoryVocationsRelationshipsRumorsGalleryMusicOOCCredit Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mostly resembling her mother in both stature and cultural identity, Yuel possesses slender features with a strong jaw and wide, upturned eyes. As is the tradition of her maternal family from the Yanxian highlands, her lightly freckled cheeks are adorned with faint gold tattoos. Despite her lack of interest in excelling at physical combat, Yuel gives into her vanity and keeps her body lean and toned. She focuses most of her muscle training on her core and legs for the semblance of agility. Her father gifted her with deep obsidian hair that shines violet in the right lighting. Her ears are slightly pointed, but hardly noticeable unless one focuses in on them and catches her when she is not covering them with a hat or some sort of ornamentation. She spends time in the mornings meticulously applying winged eyeliner and dusting vivid maroon eyeshadow under her eyes which sometimes makes her appear sleepless or corpsey. Depending on her mood, she may darken her lips to a dusky burgundy as well. Her right eye has a gold hue with a hint of emerald, the other a deep scarlet tone. She is known for shamelessly holding eye contact and her expressions and mannerisms can get quite animated Error creating thumbnail: File missing Scars & Markings: She has few, if any, noticeable scars. All acquired from her love of heights and overzealous acrobatics. Most are shallow and can be spotted painted along her shins and ankles. She is hesitant to show these to others, though she admires those with scars. When she is able, she travels to Coerthas to traverse the snow-capped mountains, leading to a meager compilation of scars from reckless-based injuries. Voice: Yuel possesses her mother’s resonant sing-song voice but with a deeper, sharp flow in her intonation. She has a subtle regionally Yanxian accent and dialect, but hyper-corrects it when meeting new people. Her tone is typically reserved and calculated until she is comfortable. Clothing: Her manner of dress is overstated and formal, but never apparently so. Every piece she wears holds a deep meaning to her and she spends a great deal of time and attention on her style. One will often catch her in deep reds or greenish-blues accompanied by golden accents. Customarily, she conceals a dagger under her clothing for personal protection, though, she isn't particularly adept in using it. Recently, she has been fortunate enough to travel to various cities across Hydaelyn and has adopted an extensive collection of fabrics and garments. Her wardrobe grows so rapidly, she is plagued by the paradox of storing such a considerable collection. She cannot find it in her heart to let go of any of her garments, leaving her guilty of hoarding apparel and accessories from her travels. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Yuel may come off as aloof upon meeting her. She has a whimsical way of carrying and expressing herself. She is unaware of how to be vulnerable so she tends to be quite calculated and cunning under her obscure facades. At her core, she is a softhearted idealist and carries a delicate idealism which she conceals under her sarcasm and astute disposition. Yuel is fond of fine dry wines, but is blissfully unaware of her low alcohol tolerance. Though such an occurrence is rare, should she pass her limit, she either becomes a staunch revolutionary and ceaselessly rants about politics and her favorite authors, or a histrionic character who sloppily recites poetry or bombastic tales from history which may or may not be true. Overall though, she is reserved and selective around others. Likes Bitter Tea Secluded Mountains Theatre Icy Weather Romanticism Symphonic Music Poetry Dislikes Discrimination/Oppression Political Corruption Nobles and aristocrats Sweets Insolence Ul'dah and its heat Fears Betrayal Close combat Flavorless food Trivia Favorite Food: Aldgoat Laghman Favorite Drink: Matcha Favorite Color: Burgundy Accompaniment ¡Beware of upcoming wordiness! Peak Origins Ascending even the highest elevated fields in Yanxia, bordering the sunlit steppes, a modest community of no more than 90 individuals resided. The members chose to remain secluded in the rigid shelter of the mountains of Yanxia. Known by few as a tribe with origins spanning decades, traversed by almost no one (given the harsh conditions and protective/reclusive nature of the community). Yuel was born in the mountains and named Yuelji by her mother, Baisha. Predating her several years, an Ishgardian Wildwood of modest nobility named Renault made an impulsive decision as a faithful dragoon of Ishgard to free an injured Dravanian after they wiped out his comrades. The disgrace and guilt he felt ate him alive and kept him up with crippling night terrors and hallucinations to the point where he packed up his belongings and abandoned his wife, Arette, and young son, Yvain, to escape his shame and live as a hermit in faraway lands. His lengthy and spontaneous journey lead him to Kugane where he heard of the Valley of the Fallen Rainbow and prism lake in Yanxia from a local. He journeyed through Yanxia and grew captivated with the area. After trekking up the highlands, he setup camp to live out the rest of his years off the land without burdening or dishonoring his family back in Ishgard. His ambitious approach lasted a mere three days before he realized an Elezen of his privileged upbringing had no place trying to survive on his own on a mountain no matter how much training he endured in his life. Day four and he was gathering herbs for tea when easily cornered by a tiger. He heard a chuckle followed by a loud whistle coming from Baisha who was traveling through the area while practicing throwing daggers. The tiger obediently ran off and she couldn’t help but guffaw at this tall long-necked creature crouched over, prepared for death. Though skeptical at first, once Renault showed Baisha his aspiring hermit camp, she recognized he was only an entitled man who could not confront his own remorse and certainly not a threat to her or her family. Over time, they grew fond of each other and she continued to make excuses to her family to see him. Eventually, the shamans of the tribe foresaw a marriage in her future and she was reluctantly paired off with a high-ranking member of a neighboring community. A blessing in disguise, because unbeknownst to her, she was with child and the tribe did not look favorably on children born out of wedlock. Additionally, the prospective man was frequently away on diplomatic missions. Her grandmother, Chavi, who was a shaman, discovered Baisha out with Renault one day and became furious with her. Despite her disapproval, Chavi told no one of Baisha’s betrayal and aided her through her pregnancy. Renault suggested they leave together numerous times which was only greeted by rage from Baisha as she would never abandon her family. When Baisha went into labor, Chavi reluctantly lied and convinced the others it would be a dangerous delivery so Baisha needed to be alone as she feared the baby may appear slightly phenotypically different due to, what she saw as, hideous foreign deformities of her granddaughter's lover. Baisha was strong and Yuel was born without much trouble. She named her Yuelji. Overtime, it grew apparent that Yuel partially inherited Renault’s pointed ears so Baisha and Chavi worked to create headpieces and fabrics to cover them from the rest of the tribe under the cloak of fashion. Yuel was raised through childhood to never remove her headpieces in public. She grew up taught by shamans to manipulate the earth around her. She learned how to dance, sing, write traditional poetry, interpret dreams, create medicines and poisons, meditate, etc. Baisha had a powerful personality and as a result Yuel was unsurprisingly obedient in her youth. Displacement in Ishgard As time passed, the threat to the Yanxian tribe increased as mercenaries and enemy forces traversed the then war-torn lands around them and frequently invaded. Amid the chaos, Baisha and Renault were spotted together by a servant of her then traveling husband who proceeded to spread the news. The question of the legitimacy of their child grew. Rumors spread that Yuel was illegitimate, and therefore the spiritual reason behind the tribe’s newfound misfortune. Chavi desperately feared for the fate of Baisha and her child and convinced her to leave and find safety with Yuel and Renault. Heartbroken, she helped them escape one night and threatened Renault with a lifetime of shamanic nightmares if he did not protect them at all costs. Baisha was torn over leaving her life behind. Yuel was only a child so it all felt like a dream to her. Renault created a plan to journey back to ishgard where he would stop at nothing to ensure their safety. The journey across the sea and subsequently through Eorzea, opened Yuel’s eyes to various cultures and sceneries which inspired her and transformed her life. Once they hit Coerthas, Renault used his lingering power to pull some strings and provide a demure but cozy home for them in Coerthas while he attempted to reestablish himself in Ishgard at all costs. New identities were created for them and their names were changed to be regionally appropriate. Yuelji was changed to Yuel and Baisha was switched to Baiyenne, which she found distasteful. Vulpaine was created and chosen as their surname. For the time being, Yuel and Baisha were not to enter Ishgard as to not expose Renault. He returned as a war hero to the delight of his wife, Arette, who had turned radically to the Orthodox church of Ishgard, and to the contempt of his then young adult son, Yvain. For the most part, Ishgard and his other relatives received him well and believed his story of being abducted by Dravanians and held as a captive for years. Two people in particular did not believe a word and they were his son and his rambunctious mother, Myrtane. Myrtane had established herself as a classical actress, prolific dancer, and diva of her time. Much like her son, she was wed out of duty and not love, but that never stopped her from entertaining suitors and admirers. She knew Renault and forced the truth out of him to be kept as their secret. His son Yvain, on the other hand, was merely suspicious of his father after he abandoned him. Yvain, being fed up with the aristocracy and inhumanity within Ishgard, built a split identity and considered himself a dark knight to protect the people. He hid his cause well from his devout to the church mother. Renault, however, knew nothing of what was occurring with his wife or son as he spent most of his time with Baisha and Yuel in Coerthas. New Purpose Myrtane demanded to meet her granddaughter and shunned Renault’s caution in leaving Yuel and her mother in Coerthas. This was on top of their already strained relationship because of her disdain for how her own son could leave his young son behind. Incapable of denying his mother, he warily escorted Baisha and Yuel to Ishgard to meet his mother. While Baisha was apathetic towards the grey architecture, Yuel found herself utterly captivated by the dark charm of the city. Myrtane was delighted to make acquaintance with them. She was thrilled to see one of Yuel’s eyes resembled hers. Stunned by Baisha’s beauty and ferocity and curious about Yuel’s underlying obscurity, Myrtane swore to them that she would see to it that they were safe to roam Ishgard and surrounding areas as they pleased. Yuel found her grandmother to be mystically impressive and spent as much time as she could with her. Over time, Myrtane declared Yuel her protégé in dance and theatre. Yuel combined traditional dancing techniques from Yanxia with Myrtane’s classical training, and even added her own elements of contemporary dance. The injustices within Ishgard were not lost on Yuel and she attempted to aid those who were disparaged by the system in any way she could. With her hopeful adolescent mind, she developed the idea that setting up dance classes in the Brume would help increase morale and give individuals an outlet for their anger and grief. She would collect food from a local bakery and offer it to anyone who joined her class. Seizing the opportunity of a free meal, the classes were full of people stretching and jumping around accordingly. Fanatical Danger With Yuel’s growing relationship with Myrtane, came rumors of Yuel and Baisha’s origins and their possible connection to Renault. Word traveled to Renault’s wife Arette, who could not live with being disgraced, and, in a moment of impudence, sought to have Yuel executed. She covertly ordered her guards to murder her while Yuel taught dance to a group of Ishgardians who were beginning to develop an affinity for her classes. In a fortuitous turn of events, Yvain appeared in full armor and fought off the guards. He revealed himself as Yvain and confessed to watching Yuel as he had heard whispers that she may be his half-sister. Through his powerful ties to a network of underground information, he identified that she would be in danger from his mother’s wrath. He cautioned her and encouraged her to study a manner of self-defense. He confided in her over his obscure life as a dark knight in order to protect the defrauded and abused individuals of Ishgard. They also bonded over their tense relationships with their father, as he never allowed himself to be vulnerable enough to be known by his children. Overtime they grew closer and Yuel was drawn into the world as a vigilante. She finally grew into her own when Yvain was captured by members of an aristocratic family after he killed the eldest son for stalking and harassing a young woman of the Brume. She took stock of her physical ineptitude in terms of combat, and chose to pose as a masked performer with a faux troupe made up of members of her class instead and infiltrate the family’s home where she successfully poisoned the guards and set Yvain free, all without getting caught. Following the incident, Yvain needed to lay low more than ever and thus, partnered with Yuel as she could act as the face of their duo while he gathered necessary intel and offered his skills in combat. Currently, they still partake in such vigilante missions, occasionally clashing as Yvain exhibits far more ruthlessness while Yuel prefers to cause as little trouble and injury as possible. She excelled at disguise and quick wit as she prides herself in creating intricate backstories and fronts for their missions. Renault's passivity and lack of bravery regarding his wife's treacherous actions drew a wedge in his romantic relationship with Baisha and his father-daughter relationship with Yuel. His night terrors and hallucinations returned which he partially suspected were from Chavi or from the looming guilt of his betrayal to Ishgard. Aware that they could not count on Renault to protect them, Yuel and Baisha found their own ways of staying safe. Current Growth Presently, Yuel continues to train for classical theatre and dance with her grandmother, Myrtane. She combines her teachings in dance with traditional elements of her homeland, techniques she picked up in her travels, as well as clandestine martial arts. She continues to run dance classes and employ her students as fronts for her fabricated groups in order to discreetly exact justice. Yuel resumes vigilante work with her brother, Yvain. In her spare time, she offers her services in style and fashion as well as disguise. She is constantly researching the world around her as well as creatively writing whenever she gets the chance. Her mother, Baisha has been teaching her and others around Ishgard how to fight with daggers. Yuel struggles with the art, yet always keeps a dagger gifted to her by her mother under her clothing, just in case. Yuel and Baisha are occasionally under threat by Arette’s fanatically religious forces, but they have managed to survive thus far. Mostly, Yuel is found overdressed and lounging at various venues while reading or taking notes on her next project. Yuel has amassed several skills as well as certain ineptitudes throughout her life (( ♠ Leave an ask here or in-game mail for requests)): Stylist and Portraitist Error creating thumbnail: File missing Under the moniker, Neige D'or, Yuel utilizes a persona full of pageantry and brazen theatrics to guide those closer to their personal fashion enlightenment. Less glamorously, though only slightly, she also offers the service of styling a disguise for those who need to shield their identity. Styling a client, whether for entertainment or delinquency, involves listening to personal stories and backgrounds in order to withdraw the cornerstone of their essence and apply it to an ensemble best suited to them or their cause. She finds what she needs in the subtext of their tales, rather than the substance, using a technique she learned from her cultural psychology professor in Ishgard. Yuel welcomes those who seek to hide their identities through fashion, if and only if, she finds their cause justifiable. She is not easily fooled, but a few individuals have successfully deceived her into believing their stories of revolution only to use her services to inhumanely oppress or harm others. She is wary of such deception. Theatre Performer and Dancer Error creating thumbnail: File missing Greatly influenced by her grandmother and past tragedienne, Myrtane, Yuel is currently undergoing training in theatre arts, specializing in tragic or melodramatic roles; A stark contrast to her imperturbable demeanor. She finds the art of storytelling through performance deeply rewarding and adores sharing it with others. Recently, despite her unfavorable history with it, Yuel picked up dancing again as a hobby and a way to clear her mind meditatively. She often practices in harsh weather conditions and rough environments to improve her self-discipline. Dance is sacred to her and she takes it seriously, sometimes teaching others if they are interested in training with her. She believes in order for it to be authentic, the dance must be truthful and empowering. Her training involves extensive self-reflection. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Masked Vigilante Yuel can be hired for ventures involving guerrilla justice where the system has failed. She employs several methods acquired after years of working under her mother in Kugane. The work can span from reconnaissance to deception for information. She is capable of utilizing special tonics that may bring out the truth in others (usually alcohol, but she never tells her clients this). Additionally, she attempts to create ritual balms akin to the ones the elders of her late maternal family would make that had variable results. On occasion, the balms would place her target in a trance, throw them into a vivid dream/vision, or merely intoxicate them. Error creating thumbnail: File missing ♠ She carries out such pursuits in complete secrecy and asks that her clients use a code name for themselves and for her. She meets in one of two obscure locations of her choice in either Ishgard or Kugane. Though, she is inclined to dramaturgy and selects scenic heights and extravagant costumes to conduct her business at the expense of security. ♠ She is constantly recruiting trusted associates to pursue some of these daunting endeavors. Archery Yuel fares poorly in any kind of physical contest, especially close combat. Briefly in her youth, she was taught the basics of archery, though she abandoned the art and only revisited it recently. She admires archery for the beauty in the manipulation of the earth and the target over practicality. She had a dainty ornamented bow specially crafted for her by a dear friend which inspired her return to the field. She makes up for her physical ineptitude with her perception and discerning nature, though she is easily blindsided by those more experienced. Error creating thumbnail: File missing ♠ She is currently searching for a mentor in combat technique to study and learn from. Color Key ♥ In A Relationship: Romantically involved with this character. ♥ Romantic Attraction: Romantically interested in this character. ♥ Sexual Attraction Physically interested in this character. ♥ Platonic Love/Family: Considers this person family. ♦ Friend: Considers this person her friend. ♦ Friendly Acquaintance: Considers this person mostly friendly, or as an ally. ● Good Standing: Has no specific feelings about this character, however they left a good impression. ● Neutral: Has no specific feelings about this character. ● Bad Standing: Has no specific feelings about this character, however they left a bad impression. ♠ Dislike: Doesn't consider this person a friend, and will talk if needed, but try to avoid them. ♠ Hate: Consider this person an annoyance, and will try to avoid them. Conflict can happen. ♠ Fear: Is terrified by this character, and will try to avoid them at all cost. ♠ Rivalry: Consider this person a rival, and will try to initiate conflict every time she gets to meet them. ♥ Family Member: This character is related by blood. ✔ Business: This character is either an employer, employee, or coworker. ✖ Deceased: This character has passed away. ? Hidden Feelings/Unknown: This character has one of all the color keys above, but she isn't fully aware of it yet. Relatives Myrtane Ortaire ( ♥ ♥) ( Grandmother ) - A Glacial Pyre Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Before I met my grandmother, I was terrified of what it meant to own my truth and be myself. She taught me to embrace my peculiarities and never say sorry. She is proof that one can be fierce and aggressive while showing the deepest warmth to those they love. Mostly, she is the best dressed and most hilarious being I have ever met. People view her as many characters, but to me she is my dearest grandmother and mentor." Baisha ( ♥ ✖) ( Mother ) - Daybreak's Embrace Error creating thumbnail: File missing "A ruthless fighter at heart. Her passion and spirit continue to traverse Hydaelyn as magically and surreally as they had when she drew breath. I never truly knew my mother and I'm not sure if she or anyone else did either. She lived for her cause and I will always respect that. She taught me how to dance and how to survive and how to love. I honor her in everything I do." Ruvienne Ortaire ( ♥ ✔) ( Father/Professor ) - Veiled Solacer Error creating thumbnail: File missing "Complicated as it may be, Ruvienne is a supportive teacher and I am grateful for the opportunities he has granted me. He tries in the strangest of ways to be my father and I never know what to do with that. I often exclaim to myself that we are polar opposites. However, I find so much of him in who I am." 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How could anyone dislike...my...sweet bread. You will have to excuse me now." - Cavalier Baker ◢ Uncommon Rumors - ■ "I heard she and her mother come from a tight-knit group that was completely wiped out. I don't buy it at all, most likely just a ruse to get people paying for their performances." -Skeptical theater owner in Kugane ■ "She fools not a single soul in this community with her classlessness, yet she walks around and speaks as if she has a say in our politics and society, having only arrived recently." - Local Ishgardian Matriarch ◢ Rare Rumors - ■ "If only you could have seen what I saw. Stay away from her. She befriended and conned my best friend, an honest trader, and watched the life leave his body after she poisoned him. Didn't even flinch. Listen, do not buy into her act. She thinks she has some righteous cause, but we're all just trying to make a living here." -Clean-cut Hingan Trader ■ "Ruvienne tells us all she is his student... I am truly appalled that anyone believes she is not his illegitimate... His poor wife, I recognize the anguish in her eyes every time she crosses paths with that mongrel. Breaks my heart... What of their children?" - Ishgardian Medic by the Scholasticate Other . ◢ Player Character Rumors - Feel free to add rumors of your own! ■ "Add rumor here." Name ■ "Add rumor here." Name ■ "Add rumor here." 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Here are some songs with vaguely titled themes: I Want To Be Evil Character Theme | Artist: Eartha Kitt Spring Day, Cherry Blossoms & You Childhood | Artist: Epitone Project Melos Lost | Artist: Wednesday Campanella Yumeji Enculturation | Artist: Shigeru Umebayashi Paloma Negra Teahouse | Artist: Chavela Vargas Colony Ishgard | Artist: Joy Division Ne Me Quitte Pas Grandmother Myrtane | Artist: Édith Piaf Sticky Guerrilla | Artist: Ravyn Lenae Somewhere in Memory Currently | Artist: Bimilie Personal RP Limits ■ I will play mature content and themes (violence, sexuality, drug / alcohol use) as long as they're logical in a plot-driven encounter. Coarse and excessive language. Temporary injury and incapacitation. Walk-up encounters. ■ Ask about long-term and/or permanent injury. ■ I won't play permanent character death or rape plots. Disclaimer ■ If an aspect of RP makes you uncomfortable in a scene we're playing, please send me a /tell, letting me know. 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