Emrys Bennett

Emrys ~ “Not all those who wander are lost” - J.R.R Tolkien, Lord of the Rings ~ S U M M A R Y Having abandoned his home land of Sharlayan Emrys has been wandering the whole of Eorzea for the last eight years. During this time he made extensive notes on his observation of the people of Eorzea and the events that he witnessed, not to mention all of his notes of the ruins he spent time exploring. In fact if there was one thing he made sure to do during his time on the road it was to explore every ruin he could get permission to enter. Yet he never once let any of this deter him from his real reason for abandoning his home and guardian back in the Old World. For all his curiosity about Eorzea and its history his main purpose even to this day remains the same. He wishes to find out what happened to his father when he disappeared nearly two and a half decades ago when leaving for Ala Mhigo to witness the events unfolding around the King of Ruin and the fall of Ala Mhigo. The most recent of his leads led him to come into contact with a small group of Sharlayans living in La Noscea, which was a rather dreadful first meeting. Yet this set into motion a series of events that has led to him once more reintegrating himself back into society and giving up his wandering ways. Many things have happened since then, and those who know him best have seen a steady change in the man. Smiling more often than he did before Emrys is quite content with his life that he leads out of the small home he shares with Y'avery Tryska in the Lavender Beds. The couple now expecting a child Emrys battles with the idea of being a father while still not knowing what became of his, not to mention the lack of work he has run into since his last Free Company folded. Even with that he does not turn away from helping those he's come to know, and some how manages to get himself into the thick of things. LIKES DISLIKES STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES ♥ History. ♥ Ruin Diving. ♥ Arcane Arts. ♥ Music. ♥ Exploring ♥ Tea. ♥ Witnessing events. ✖ Bigotry. ✖ Denying access to knowledge. ✖ Isolation. ✖ Liars. ✖ Necromancy. ✖ Belittling others. ★ Arcanima. ★ Intelligent. ★ Self Sacrificing. ★ Research. ★ Teaching. ■ Emotionally Detached. ■ Self Doubting. ■ Stage Fright. ■ Over Analyzing. ■ Reckless. PERSONALITY APPEARANCE The simplest way to describe Emrys' personality would be to say that it's refined. There seems to almost always be an air on unnerving calm around him, a calm that is rather difficult to break. When reacting to things that shock or surprise him there are only small tells to show such, as normally only his eyes react and he ends up looking more intrigued or curious instead. Even things that amuse him or make him happy get small reactions at first, especially when around people he doesn't quite know. The only exception to this is when he is around those he knows and trusts, and only then will he let go to actually laugh fully. Every possible emotion appears to go through a foggy window of sorts, hints and small reactions but nothing like what one would normally expect of someone. This can often lead to those who don't know him to assume that he is giving them a cold shoulder, but in reality he is just used to keeping himself distant. To those he trusts Emrys tends to be an almost different person altogether. Warm, loyal, happy, and insatiably curious Emrys holds very little back from his closest friends. Of course this can lead to these same people becoming slightly confused when they hear others call him cold and distant, for while some may have witnessed that initial stage some slipped right by it. With these people he is quick to smile and laugh, and even relentlessly tease them, though he generally knows when to stop so as to not push too far. When in social situations with the ones he trusts Emrys becomes a bit more open and willing to talk to others and engage in light hearted discussions. Should he be without one such person, though, then Emrys tends to be quieter and keeps to himself unless a serious discussion comes up with which he is intimately familiar with. For all the ways he reacts positively and strives to help others, Emrys also has a far darker side. While not prone to violent or anger induced outbursts, he can still be accused of suddenly acting on anger without any previous warning. This is due to the same reason why he is considered distant, he does not actively show anger through emotional cues. Those who have earned his ire tend to be dealt with severely, for it takes a great deal to make him truly angry. The only ways to achieve such a thing would be through harming those he cares about, innocents, or destroying ruins. The last one, while it angers him, does not cause him to react too harshly though he will drag the person to the proper authorities by force if need be. On the other hand, the other two things can easily result in Emrys attacking the person and possibly even taking their life. Twelve have mercy on any who brings harm to his family, for in the event that happens Emrys could easily lose control of himself as he is not used to dealing with such feelings of anger. Emrys takes more after his mother’s family and is on the taller side at five fulms ten ilms tall with an almost athletic build, which stands out when he isn’t completely covered in robes as is the normal habit for him. This scholarly appearance though is a bit hampered by his almost hawkish and intense gaze that he holds most times. It’s the sort of gaze that feels almost judging and piercing, like he can see a person’s inner secrets. This causes his mint green eyes to always seem like he is searching for something, analyzing everything that comes before him. He does his best to keep his appearance as well kept as possible with his near platinum blonde hair often kept in a ponytail to keep it out of the way, and always appearing very clean. Scars & Markings: Emrys has scars on the palm of his left hand, remnants of the times he has cut open his own hand to use his blood as a catalyst. In addition to the scars on his hand Emrys also now has a trio of scars running from shoulder to elbow on his right arm, looking like a claw had been dragged down his arm. Voice: Liam Neeson Clothing: Emrys can usually be found wearing some form of robe or jacket on a daily basis, and failing that he seems to prefer finer clothes. His more common jackets are a black jacket that he uses while diving into ruins, and while most will usually see it in some form of disarray he always keeps it clean. Another one that he keeps on hand a lot is a formal green jacket that came along with him from Sharlayan, though until recently he had kept it stored away he has taken to wearing it once more now that he seems to be staying put in Limsa. Aside from those two the rest are varying in style though they are usually blue or green in color and always presentable. Most recently he seems to have relaxed some and there has been a slight shift in his wardrobe. While he does still always wear gloves he has taken to wearing some looser shirts as of late, an indication to how comfortable he has gotten.. C O M B A T While Emrys detests meaningless fights he has no issues taking up arms when the situation arises. In fact one of the things he laments the most is that all of his knowledge and skills are honed for use in battle. He's light on his feet allowing him to navigate a battlefield without any real issue, making him prefer fighting up close and personal. This holds true even while he is casting spells, in fact he specializes in being able to cast spells at point blank rage for a much harsher level of damage. In addition he almost always fights in tandem with his carbuncle, Aodh, and the pair work together flawlessly. The combination of the two makes Emrys a force to be reckoned with even though many seem to doubt the strength of arcanima for reasons beyond his knowing. Arcanima: Arcanima is what Emrys will always rely on when things become violent. Having been trained in this art from a young age, and even then would have been considered a prodigy if his heritage wouldn't have been holding him back. When in a fight Emrys will always begin by chipping away at his opponent, slowing them down and making them weaker before he begins to drive the bigger hits home. This is done through a combination of using spells that inflict illness, as well as draining away his opponent's aether. If it is someone who has truly earned his ire this will take even longer as he starts to toy with them until they can no longer move, and only then will he finish them off. There are times though where he will use spells that seem to have for more strength to them than one would assume to see coming from an Arcanist, though such are far fewer than a Thaumaturge would have on hand. Thaumaturgy: While he will never readily admit it Emrys is actually fairly familiar with Thaumaturgy to the point he actively wears a focus he never uses. This is a result of his upbringing as his Guardian is a thaumaturge of considerable strength and made certain that his charge was trained in its use. Due to the fact that he doesn't utilize it often, nor did he dedicate much time to learning it he is no where near as capable with it as he is his arcanima. In fact this is something that is used in emergencies as an absolute last resource. Fencing: During his childhood years Emrys took up fencing as a means of physical conditioning, as well as just a hobby for the moments he wasn't in class. His skill with a rapier is lacking and it remains a completely impractical form of combat for him to use in a serious fight. That said he is able to fall back on it if there ever is a need for him to do so, he'll just end up getting extremely injured in the process. A O D H Many who meet Emrys will inevitably run into his carbuncle Aodh at some point or another. In fact the carbuncle is in the man's presence more often than not which makes him a rather important part of of Emrys' life. Emrys has had Aodh since his early days of arcanima when he was a child, having summoned the creature while messing around with a tome that his guardian had. Adoh is strong willed, protective, and quite a bit on the violent side of things when he needs to be. There is no doubt this carbuncle can easily be seen as a small seething red ball of fury when the moment calls for it, and that normally ends up in something being mauled or slaughtered. Normally he prefers not to be the center of attention and is very distrustful of people at first. The other very noticeable thing is that where Emrys is very guarded with his emotions Aodh tends to be very open and helps keep his caster in check on that particular front. Ways to Earn Approval: While he may seem hard to befriend, getting on Aodh's good side is actually quite easy. The first and foremost way to do so is to feed into his rather considerable ego, this gives one a very good impression in the carbuncle's eyes. Another one is to assist him in any mischief he may be up to which is quite often. Whether it is offering him liquor that he can't handle, playing along with pranks he is playing on Emrys, or just letting him get into things he shouldn't be. There is also an even bigger bonus for those that share their sweets with him. Ways to Earn Ire: This is far easier to do than it is to actually win him over as he is very temperamental. Anyone treating him like nothing more than a pet or a stuffed animal will swiftly find out how bad of an idea that is, or how much he dislikes it. Also treating him like he is something that is weak and fragile will also cause this as pride is something that he is extremely big on. Aside from this mistreating Emrys, those close to Emrys, or picking on those unable to defend themselves. Combat: Aodh's way of fighting is very forward and completely brutal. True to the gem he is summoned for he exudes massive amounts of strength and can easily take down anything quite larger than himself or even Emrys just by using said strength. He will quite literally rip chunks out of whatever it is he is fighting, though he prefers to go for the eyes or the throat right away. In addition to the pure physical strength he can utilize he also is able to use fire based aether, though this is far less common but still extremely effective. Normal use of this kind of aether is generally by accenting his own attacks with it. I N T E R A C T I O N S ♥Family – ♥Involved – ♥Romantic – ♥Platonic – ♥Physical – ♦Friend – ★Acquaintance – $Business – ✝Deceased – ✔Positive– ✖Negative –●Neutral– �Unsure RELATIONS (PC) Weylin Bennett , Father. (♥) - Wandering Scholar. Character's Thoughts: "Why did he never come back?" Weylin was a scholar and chronicler living in the Sharlayan Colony in Dravania when he met Allene for the first time. He was taken by her beauty and how she saw the world, though any feelings he felt for her he kept to himself. When it came to Allene is biggest regret was not keeping her there at his side, a regret that became overwhelming upon learning of her death when his son was brought to him. Despite this Weylin never held any negative feelings for his son, and while he wasn't the best father he did love and care for Emrys. Knowing that he was one to be sent out to oversee events or relics that would be found he quickly asked his friend Annan to look after Emrys whenever he was away. Yet when he was sent to Gyr Abania to witness the events surrounding the King of Ruin Weylin seemingly vanished from knowledge, never to return again. To this day Emrys still searches to find out what actually became of his father. Allene Fletcher, Mother. (♥) - The Hunter. Character's Thoughts: "I only wish I could have just one memory of who she was." Allene Fletcher was a hunter making a living in the Chocobo Forest for a large portion of her life. It was during a trip to sell what goods she had at the Sharlayan Colony that she met Emrys' father and fell in love with him. Though unaware that he fostered similar feelings for him she took solace in the short time where they were together before it came time for her to go back to the Forest. Unknown to his father Allene returned to her life pregnant with Emrys, and she continued to keep this from him as she didn't want to interfere with the life the man she loved had built for himself. Not long though after Emrys was born in the Chocobo Forest Allene resumed her trade in order to support the both of them, but while chasing a chocobo that ran out from under the cover of the trees she was killed by a Dravanian. Annan Chambers, Guardian. ( ♥ ) - Patient Teacher Character's Thoughts: "With every step I take I just hope that he will remain proud of the choices I make." Annan Chambers was a close friend of Weylin's and a teacher at the colony. He often looked after Emrys when his father was away, and when his father vanished he became the sole caretaker of the child. Emrys loved his time with Annan, who went out of his way to teach the boy everything he knew and fostered a great love of knowledge in him. The day when Emrys managed to summon Aodh, his grandfather's carbuncle was perhaps one of the happiest days in Annan's life. To Emrys his guardian was loving and caring, and he always did his best to make him proud. So when he did summon the carbuncle he gave his all to learn the arts of arcanima. There was nothing that pleased Emrys more than knowing that his guardian would never have to worry about him so long as he did the best he could. There was a period where Annan fell gravely ill and was perhaps one of the worst moon's in Emrys' life up to that point. He cared for his guardian in the same way the man had cared for him when he was young. During this time Annan recounted what he knew of Allene and Weylin and lit the desire Emrys has to find out more about his family. While leaving Annan and the Old World was hard, he knew his mentor would remain proud of the path that he walked. Y'avery Tryska. ( ♥♥♥♦ ) - The Philisophical Mind Character's Thoughts: "She is perhaps one of the kindest souls I have ever come across. Even from the beginning she always seemed to focus on what was better for others rather than herself." Y'avery was someone Emrys ran into the night Rowena dragged him to the Single's Night at the Wayfarer's bar. She came to him concerned over how he'd left the lower portion of the bar and resulted in the two of them spending the rest of the evening talking. A few suns later he ran into her in Limsa and made good on the offer to show her around La Noscea, most specifically spots he frequented. During this tour the two talked quite extensively and he agreed to take her on as a research assistant so that she could learn more about the world. For his part Emrys seemed quite pleased with her eagerness to learn about things from history to crystals. Aodh so far doesn't have much of an opinion just yet of the woman, though acted a bit smug when they went to one location making her rely on his protection since she hadn't been expecting to go some where that they might run into trouble. Update 5/4/17: In the time he's known her they've gone on several outings of him showing her the sights that he's witnessed in Eorzea, each with their own meaning to him. He's grown quite close to her during these, especially the most recent one heading down in the Hinterlands and the ruins of his childhood home. While she was aware of his difficulty with emotions and confusion she seemed still steadfast in wanting to try and be with him. Even with the outburst recently from Rowena and getting confirmation that Emrys did have feelings for his best friend, she still seemed willing to stay by him as he sorted through it all. In the end Emrys has come to realize how much he does care for the woman and seems to be willing to dedicate himself to seeing what might be. Update 6/3/17:Much has happened since he decided to promise himself to Avery, so much to the point that he is starting to forget what it's like to not have someone so close to him. She is the one person he is able to give himself over to emotionally completely, and the only one that is able to see every facet of what he feels at any given moment. This has had an affect on his overall life as being with her seems to have made him overall more open with others and even more even going, especially if she is there. While he is still teaching her about aether and magic, he mostly just enjoys having her at his side. Update 8/4/17: Things between the two have only continued to develop and become far deeper. Following the fall of Aethertide which left Emrys homeless and jobless he at first moved in with Avery at her company's estate. Yet it quickly became apparent that it was not a situation that would suit them in the long term and thus after spending some time, and nearly all the gil he had saved, Emrys purchased a house for the two of them in the Lavender Beds. The two adjusted quite easily to living together in the house and have been quite happy since doing son, though most recently they came to the realization of something that could change things for them. During a date out in the Mists they realized that Avery was pregnant, though it was clear neither of them knew how to handle such news. Rowena Everstone. ( ♦ ) - The Stone Mason Character's Thoughts: "Despite her insistence of being normal, her thirst for knowledge and fascination with the past hardly fall within Eorzean norms. She also has enough smut to make a perverted novelist jealous." Emrys first met Rowena at the Gridanian markets after over hearing she thought she find a way to sneak into some Amdapori ruins. Once he convinced her that he wasn't going to turn her in she took him to the spot and the two managed to break in. After a tussle with a voidsent and Emrys activating a squad of constructs the two became fast friends through their shared interests. Since then Rowena has been helping with his reintroduction into Eorzean life by dragging him around to social events. Though he was hardly prepared for antics at the Single's Night she took him to when she stood on the table to try and convince those there to come talk to him. Still with their talks he has found someone he can potentially trust with the things he hides behind his calm demeanor, as well as someone who will gladly dive into ruins with him. Granted at a safe distance should he decide to poke at anymore active constructs. Even Aodh approves of her, mainly because she feeds into his ego and has never once under estimated what he can do. Update 5/4/17: In their time together Rowena had admitted she had been developing feelings for Emrys, and while at first he told her he could not promise to ever be able to return him he in time did start to develop them. During this time he has also offered to teach her how to summon a carbuncle and some basic arcanima. Most recently though there has been a wedge between them as Emrys has been seeing his student, something that started before he developed feelings for Rowena. Emrys attempted to talk to Rowena in an attempt to get her to talk to Y'avery but the woman rightfully went off on him and seemingly cut her ties with him. This pained him for more than he let anyone see or know aside from Y'avery, and he now remains uncertain if he'll be able to get his friend back. Update 6/3/17: Rowena and Emrys have managed to patch up their friendship quite well, in fact the old Rowena seems to be completely back. Once more she's able to tease him relentlessly and he is able to do so in return. Though he still remains concerned about her mark, he is positive that at least with how things stand now that he'll be able to keep helping her with it. Kerrath Elloulle. ( ★� ) - The Thick-Headed Mercenary Character's Thoughts: "If there is one person I have met that has given me a reason to think the Forum might be right about Eorzea, it's Kerrath." Emrys had heard a great deal about Kerrath before ever once meeting him. At first he was told the man was someone Rowena had agreed to date a few times to see if things worked between them. Following that there was a brief meeting at the Bronze Lake hot springs, but only enough for him to come to the conclusion that the man was nothing more than a muscle brained savage. This negative view continued as he started to learn of the man breaking into Rowena's appartment and apparently stalking her. Thus when he messed up and angered Rowena, Emrys went after him in full rage. Despite his injuries the foul disposition of Aodh fueled his rage causing him to attack the man. After a brief scuffle he reluctantly gave him another chance and told him that he better make it up to Rowena. Despite this he still isn't sure what to think of him. Defiant Bride. ( ♦$ ) - The Shy Jeweler Character's Thoughts: "A kind woman with more to her than most might assume at first because of her stutter. She's a talented goldsmith and someone who seems to always be there should you need to talk." Emrys first encountered Defiant at Overseer Vi's wedding reception when she was handing out drinks, and the interaction was brief. Their first in depth meeting wasn't until suns later when he had stopped by the Company Mansion to ask Madison something, and ended up staying later. Since the tour she gave he's spoken with her on several occasions, and while she insists it seems to call him Mister Emrys he's found himself considering her a friend. Especially now that she is one of two people in all of Hydalen that actually know about his ability to play the violin. She even managed to earn a measure of respect from Aodh despite having to work around her holding him like a stuffed animal the eve the carbuncle drank. Madison Brookstone. ( ♦$ ) - The Guarded Astrologian Character's Thoughts: "She seems fairly guarded. I know there is something more there, but what it is I cannot guess." Madison's first run in with Emrys was a bit of a disaster, as he managed to scare her off with talk of the Foruma due to his confusion at seeing an actually Sharlayan Astrologian wandering around Eorzea. Following that debacle an event took place at her estate that Emrys intervened in which caused the woman to offer him a place to stay so he could assist them with the on going issue. Since then she's introduced him to the Free Company that she works for, Aethertide. After dragging him around to a few social events he seems to be a bit more comfortable around her, even though he feels like she is still holding back something big. Her eagerness to want to join him on a dig and to possibly see the remains of the colony has him intrigued, but as of now he is of the opinion she's a bit too tied up with Sirius. As far as Aodh is concerned he is still wary of the woman, though he's begun to warm up to her with her gift of wine. Update 5/26: It has been some time since their first meeting and while his run ins with Madison have been few they have left him with a rather more positive image than his own initial opinion. When things with Aethertide and its movement against a Persona started he ended up earning a great measure of respect for her at her attempt to try and rationalize why the actions were being taken, something no other was doing. This was balanced a bit by his disapproval of her getting high off of Moko grass that same night. Still the following impressions left by her and subsequent meetings has caused Emrys to start lightly considering her as a friend, or at the very least someone he can trust. Sirius Arcanas. ( ★� ) - The Egocentric Mage Character's Thoughts: "The man is a bit of an ass, and far too full of himself." To say that their first meeting was poor would be an understatement of large proportions indeed. The man's rather down the nose attitude and desire to hide himself while using such has colored Emrys' opinion of him greatly. In fact both him and Aodh despise the man and don't really care for his presence at all. Yet he endures it when down at the house since the man does stay with Madison and his sisters. Despite his opinion of the man he knows Sirius can easily hold his own and remains polite when around him, more so since as far as he can tell there is something going on between him and Madison. Update 6/3/17:His opinion of Sirius has improved some following a dinner that Avery and himself had with Madison and Sirius. It was actually a nice evening where they all talked, and he even found himself agreeing with the man on some of his stances. Yet despite that and the confirmed relationship between him and Madison, he still isn't too sure about him. Cordelia Finch. ( $✔ ) - The Distant Director Character's Thoughts: "It's so odd seeing someone similar to yourself, and yet the way Director Finch seems to carry herself makes me wonder if I come off that way to people." While Director Finch was the not the first Director of Aethertide's STOP division that Emrys has had contact with she is the one that he has the most exposure with. Since joining Aethertide and the ranks of STOP he's been on missions with her twice. He values her insight and trusts in her decisions in the field. What's more is that it's odd to him to see someone else who comes off as completely detached, and yet is able to surprise others with random jokes and, such as the last mission, at the most inappropriate of times. Himeko Hasegawa. ( ★$ ) - The Reserved Scholar Character's Thoughts: "She seems to keep to herself for the most part, but she does seem to be at open and accepting of others." The first time Emrys met Hime was during the events that led to him staying with the group of Sharlayans living down the hill from Aethertide. Her quick thinking to ward and protect the others earned her a measure of respect in his eyes. While he hasn't had many interactions with the woman he still believes her to be someone the most likely can be relied upon when times are dire. Aodh has no feelings in regards to Hime at all, and has formed no opinion about her as of yet. Jin Karasu. ( ★$ ) - The Grim Sentinel Character's Thoughts: "At the very least he seems extremely protective of those around him." His meetings with Jin are even more limited than those with Hime, for while he has seen Jin around there hasn't been much interaction aside from the night they first met and the night he answered their questions. Still the man was simple enough to read in his desire to protect those close to him, and his ability to do so has earned him a measure of respect in Emrys' eyes. Aodh has absolutely no feeling in regards to the man one way or the other. Update 6/3/17: Emrys has ran into Jin quite a few more times inse his initial meetings. While these run ins remain rather brief, aside from the meeting at the Gold Saucer, his opinion of the man only grows. Currently Emrys is devising an expiremental spell for Jin at the man's request, and has finished the initial version. Now he just has to get ahold of the man to run the first of many tests. PC RUMORS ■ "He always seems so shut off or distant from everyone but I'm sure he merely does it as a means to protect himself from others. After all, he has been traveling alone for so long. I just hope he will be able to open up to others in time." Rowena Everstone ■ "Add Rumor Here." Name G A L L E R Y Art of Aodh by Y'avery Tryska Emrys art by Wanderpus Em and Avery at a Masquerade Em and Avery at a Ball M U S I C Fairy Tail Theme Cover Artist: Taylor Davis Bleeding Out Artist: Imagine Dragons Brothers Cover Artist: Taylor Davis Senbonzakura Cover Artist: Lindsey Stirling Elements Artist: Lindsey Stirling Who We Are Artist: Imagine Dragons The Phoenix Artist: Fall Out Boy Immortals Artist: Fall Out Boy May it Be Cover Artist: Enya feat Peter Hollins Love Runs Out Artist: One Republic Give it All Artist: Rise Against All The Right Moves Artist: One Republic

Emrys Bennett GENERAL INFORMATION ■ Race: Hyur ■ Clan: Midlander ■ Gender: Male ■ Marital Status: In a Relationship ■ Nameday: 6th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon ■ Citizenship: Sharlayan ■ Occupation: Archaeologist/Researcher ■ Free Company: Freelancer PHYSICAL INFORMATION ■ Hair Color: Platinum Blonde ■ Eye Color: Mint Green ■ Height: 5 fulms 10 ilms ■ Weight: 180 ponze ■ Complexion: Fair ■ Age: 35 ■ Piercings: None ■ Marks or Tattoos: None ■ Alignment: Neutral Good ROLEPLAY INFORMATION ■ Server: Balmung ■ Timezone: PST What I Will Roleplay ■ Grim and Dark: I enjoy grim and dark story lines and have no issue with some of the more mature aspects of roleplay. ■ Combat: Combat RP is always okay for me whether its full on combat or just a simple spar. What I Won't Roleplay ■ Character Death: I am not okay with any situation that would kill or maim my character without extensive talks before hand and even then I may decline it. ■ Straight-up ERP: I am a fan of a character having a reason for everything, and there for just no reason ERP is not something I will ever partake in. THANKS Template was made by Abagail Graves and is free for use by all!