Kale Aideron

Kale Aideron 'The Sultanate; for good or ill' Error creating thumbnail: File missing About Epithet Kale the Inexorable Nicknames Hero of the Six Standards, Quartzwall Age Thirty-Four Summers Gender Male Race Hyur (Highlander) Height 6 fulms, 3 ilms Weight 220 ponze Orientation Heteroflexible Marital Status Betrothed to Skylar Steelheart. Deity Nald'thal, the Trader Nationality Ul'dah Birthplace Thanalan Occupation Immortal Flames Bloodsworn Alignment Lawful Neutral | ESTJ OverviewPersonalityCareerRelationshipsRumorsGalleryMusicOOCCredit Error creating thumbnail: File missing Second Flame Commander Kale Aideron is an Immortal Flames Bloodsworn and Eorzean Alliance commander. He is the commanding officer of the 4th Combined Brigade, a mixed regiment of career soldiers and proven irregulars. Kale is a well-known war hero within military circles and an unyielding patriot, utterly dedicated to Thanalan and willing to sacrifice almost anything for it. Kale is a fierce and accomplished battlefield commander, although his skills as an administrator of a regiment is only just satisfactory. ♦ Appearance: Perhaps unimaginatively, Kale cuts the presence and physique of a veteran combatant. With a chiseled bone structure, a low brow and narrow pair of eyes gives Kale an almost intense resting expression. He is meticulous about his appearance in the belief of maintaining proper military bearing, always shaven, and hair kept short. Every half-moon or so, Kale shaves in a new pattern associated with the Highlander clans of Ul'dah into his hair. A single scar is set across his left cheek, a couple of ilms or so in length. ♦ Clothing: It is somewhat impossible to find Kale not equipped in his iconic suit of armour; even his Grand Company overcoat tends to collect dust. When off-duty, he tends to wear Ul'dahn or otherwise unassuming attire in line with his social status as a wealthy commoner. "Loyalty to the realm asks naught else to believe in." Proud and upstanding, Kale is a hardened soldier who values forthrightness, diligence, and tradition. Though happy to joke around when appropriate, Kale is veritably no-nonsense in situations he perceives to require a suitable sense of gravitas. With high standards of himself, others, and society, Kale seeks to espouse the best of Ul'dahn military discipline, unwavering in fulfilling the duties of his station. His belligerence towards those he sees as hostile to the Sultanate's way of life is rooted in nothing more than powerful convictions and a stubborn loyalty to his worldview. Nonetheless, his professional attitude means that he will almost always put aside his personal biases when either lives or laws are in danger. Likes Warfare Discipline and hard work The countryside Strong women (and submissive men) Dislikes Adventurers Upstart foreigners Haughtiness Flippancy Trivia A very average player of the oud, an Ul'dahn variant of a lute. Somewhat knowledgeable in the latest trends of alcoholic beverages coming out of the Alchemists' Guild. A follower of the Ul'dahn mining industry and latest economic trends. Spoiler Warning: Anything written under Current Service should be considered spoilers for the Main Story Quest of FFXIV from A Realm Reborn onwards. Background Kale is said to have been descended from a long line of Highlander mercenaries who have served Ul'dah since the War of the Sisters around 1180. Kale's mother was the legendary Mactildis Quartzwall, who famously murdered her mercenary captain at sixteen summers of age when he made some untoward advances. Taking the mantle of the next commander, she single-handedly led her company to become one of Ul'dah's foremost in the space of just ten years. Upon having her son in 1543, she retired from the business and adopted the surname Aideron. Mactildis faded into obscurity while raising her son as a miner and sole parent. Kale's military career is believed to have started in 1557 as an apprentice swordsman in an Ul'dahn mercenary company. This mercenary company fought in the Sultanate's wars, defending the routes of commerce for the Ul'dahn trade empire. In 1561, Kale joined the Eorzean Alliance standing military upon its formation as an infantryman. He fought in numerous battles against the Garlean Empire until 1563 when the Alliance army disbanded. Kale immediately returned to his old mercenary company. A year later, Kale fought in the first invasion of the Amalj'aa into southern Thanalan, and spent the next eight years waging war against the lizardmen. In 1572, Kale joined the Immortal Flames on Foundation Day. Kale's first major operation with the Grand Company was the assault on Castrum Novum, with the Battles of Carteneau and Raubahn's Push later that year. Current Service Since the Calamity, Kale spent the next five years rising up the ranks of the Immortal Flames. He was placed in charge of his own unit called the Yataghans for Operation Archon, leading them into Castrum Meridanium during the Immortal Flames feint. In the calm period following, Kale eventually caught the attention of the Bloodsworn for his efforts in putting down the Ul'dahn refugee revolt and later apprehending the traitorous Ivy. Inducted as a Flame elite, Kale was placed in charge of a new regiment. Select accomplishments within the Eorzean Alliance follow... Dragonsong Victory & Unity Celebration: Tasked by the Ul'dahn Vizier of Finance on behalf of the Adventurers' Guild, Kale organized a large-scale rally to celebrate the end of Ishgard's Dragonsong War and welcome the free companies to the Coerthan republic.1 Operation Rhalgr's Beacon: His first duty as an Alliance joint commander, Kale earned his status as war hero after leading Eorzean forces from five nations in liberation of Gyr Abania and defeat of the Garlean Empire.1234 Operation Heavenly Hammer: In a major Alliance operation, Kale commanded a large host to the floating continent of Azys Lla, where he led on assault on Castrum Solus in an attempt to prevent catastrophe.12 The Second Grand Melee: Following the successful first grand melee featuring the Warrior of Light, Kale was the organizer of a second event, this time including the Ala Mhigan Resistance, as well as the Doman Liberation Front as special guests. After a fierce six-way battle royale, Kale led the Immortal Flames to victory, emerging as the sole survivor and champion.123 Name here Text here Relationships Relationship Status Legend ⚭ Married 🌷 Partner ❤ In-Love ♡ Attraction ♦ Friendship ⚯ Family ⚖ Military ⛓ Subordinate ⚑ Ally 💔 Former Partner 🍂 Drifted ≈ Unsure ✝ Deceased ● Positive ● Neutral ● Negative Non-Player Characters Astreane Surlaint - Mother - ⚯ ✝ Error creating thumbnail: File missing Alleria remembers her mother fondly, having spent more time with her in her younger years. She always had fun trying to help her mom with various activities throughout the days, such as baking cookies and venturing to Gridania to hand them to various adventurers and citizens of the City-State. Though her father was in no way mean or cruel, she got a bit more of her heart and personality from her mother. Stéphanie Jacquet - Aunt - ⚯ ● Error creating thumbnail: File missing The aunt that took Alleria in after the terrible incident that befell both of her parents, Stéphanie is the sister of Varigeant and married to an Ishgardian nobleman with no children of her own; Alleria is extremely grateful towards her aunt for taking her in like a daughter. The woman could sometimes come off as cold or strict in their time together, despite this, Alleria knows she always means well as the woman has a good heart and only wished to see Alleria grow up properly. It took Alleria quite a while to adjust to the way things were in Ishgard, as they were seemingly opposite to the way her Shroud life was. Stéphanie had a big part in making the transition easier for her by spending all the time she could with Alleria helping her cope with the loss of her parents in her earlier years. Although the two fell upon slight verbal disagreements when Alleria decided to leave in pursuit of becoming a heroic knight like her father, in the end, Stéphanie gave permission for her niece to go with blessing. She is still grateful to her aunt, thanking her whenever she see’s her; as even with her somewhat harsh personality, she still views Stéphanie essentially as a second mom and never lets the woman forget it. Varigeant Surlaint - Father - ⚯ ✝ Error creating thumbnail: File missing Alleria had a good relationship with her father when he was still around, and even now she looks up to and aspires to be as good of a knight as her father once was, who she viewed as a hero more than a knight. She enjoyed the years they did spend together; whether walking under the trees canopy through the Shroud together or both spending time at home with her mother, she was always happy to spend any moment she could with him. The former-knight had taken up arms as a monster hunter, working along fellow hunters and Wood Wailers to make the forest a safer place for all. She still has fond memories of the man and hopes that he can see how she has grown. Player Characters Armont De'bayle - ⚖ ● Alleria respects Lord De’bayle, holding him in high regards. She is very grateful that he was willing to take in someone her age who had very little combat experience as a squire of his House, she appreciates the opportunity he has given her and aims to make him proud of the decision he made that day. Astrelle De'bayle - ⚖ ≈ Alleria is not quite sure what to think of the retuned Vicountess. Still viewing her as somewhat of a mystery due to not having much time to interact with her, she is looking forward to their future interactions, but is somewhat unsure of how to learn more about her. Carina De'bayle - ⚖ ● Alleria has a good deal of respect for Lady De’bayle, a slight amount of that respect is fear based on how the three brothers seem to all shudder in fear at any mention of combatting her. She likes that Lady Carina is honest towards her and even though she has yet to show much progress in her own eyes; Carina keeps assuring her that she will improve in time. She does not know much else of her otherwise, but is looking forward to getting to know everyone in the House better. Claire Nyhmidu - ● Alleria has not had too much interaction with Lady Claire, but from their brief exchanges she has a positive opinion of the Elezen woman. She finds her kind and pleasant to be around, feeling somewhat at ease with her presence. She would like to get to know her better and possibly even train with her if Ser Guillemont is to teach her as well. Denz De'bayle - ♦ ⚖ ● Alleria has a much more positive view of Denz. She feels comfortable around and finds him to be a rather good friend and teacher alike. She still finds him to be a rather amusing individual, but is able to see that when the time is right, he can be as serious as his elder brother Armont. Guillemont De'bayle - ⚖ ● Though he is her official teacher she has not had much interaction with Ser Guillemont as she would like outside of training sessions. She hopes to get to know him better in the future and improve upon her combat skills to show that she has the potential to be a worthy student even after suffering a few losses since their training has began. Hestia De'bayle - ● Alleria has not had much time to interact with Lady Hestia either, but she does find her to be adorable and quite funny with her young imagination and stories. Alleria believes that Carina and Armont are raising her in the right way and is glad to see the little girl have such a positive upbringing. Jancis Milburga - ● Alleria, though having only known Jancis for a short while, views the Midlander in a very positive light. She respects and somewhat looks up to Jancis admiring the woman's pure and kind nature, and hopes to repay the debt she feels that she owes. Jean Ashdale - ♦ ● Alleria is quite fond of the little orphan girl from Ul'dah, she see's a lot of herself in the younger woman. Her dream of becoming a knight and even the reasons why are quite similar. As long as Jean wants to grow stronger Alleria will try to offer any aid she is able whether it be training, acquiring equipment, or general advice she wants to see Jean realize her dreams and become a great hero. Joikan Leisthelm - ● Alleria considers Joikan to be somewhat interesting. She tends to find him amusing when he's paired with his long time friend Leo, as the duo seems to be as much of brothers as the De'bayles are. Karima Hawayek - ♦ ● Alleria has a rather good opinion of the Flame corporal, finding the Midlanders company to be pleasant. Quite fond of her in the fact that she seems quite similar to her own self, being around the same age and working hard to improve and move forward, Alleria considers the woman to be a friend. Though she has lost to Karima once before Alleria has no intent to be bested by her again. Leodaire Trevanchet - ● Alleria has respect for Leo's skill with an axe, even after suffering what she viewed as a travesty of a spar in terms of her own fighting capabilities. She's not quite sure what to think of his rather extreme interest in romance based novels, but she's willing to at least give them a slight read to humor the man. Lyriah Karnelle - ? ● Alleria finds herself more and more infatuated with the woman every day. She trusts her wholeheartedly on both the fields of battle and with her heart. She enjoys every moment she spends with the fiery redheaded woman that she happily calls her own. She optimistic for a good future with one another and can't wait for their numerous journeys to come. Navei Asue - ● Navei seems like an interesting and rather experienced individual. Alleria thinks of him as a very trustworthy ally and is interested to learn more about him and his history. Shirayuri Toriko - ● Alleria does not know much about the stuttering little Au Ra girl, as they have only talked on a couple of occasions. She did enjoy the time they went out for tea and Shira seems very polite and honest. If Lady Carina and Lord Armont trust her to be apart of the house then there should be no reason to doubt her as far as Alleria is concerned. Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under the Player Character category! NPC . ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely! ♦ “His wife regularly seems to get involved in business that one would think...untoward. But I suppose it's difficult to get ahead in Ul'dah without walking that fine line, aye?” - Phrontistery physicker ♦ “Doesn't shy away from talking to other women despite his marriage. Am I to judge? Well, after twenty years of service to the Sultanate, I'd do whatever I want, too.” - Quicksand patron ◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first! ♦ “Yes, all our commissioned officers are required to be lettered. Commander Aideron is passable. Unless you wish to doubt his esteemed qualifications to his face?” - Senior Immortal Flames officer ♦ “Every now and again I hear the Commander and his woman engaging in the fiercest yelling out of their abode, but that's not our business! - A Goblet neighbour ◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using! ♦ "I heard he murdered the captain of his former mercenary company. Got away with it, too. Why? Why should I know?” - Ul'dahn mercenary PC . ◢ Player Character Rumors - Feel free to add rumors of your own! ♦ "Oh, yeah, I know Kale! Big guy.. wears fancy armor..! I think his roar is worse than his bite, though." Aya Foxheart ♦ "Reliable, at the best of times, and mayhap something of a brilliant idiot at the worst. Glad am I to know him." Ciel Wulfe ♦ "Fought 'im at the Grindstone once. He ain't a pushover. Was fun an' a pain in the arse. Well. Pain everywhere, actually." Berrod Armstrong ♦ "Forgive me, Sir Aideron is much like a gil coin, no? One side is stern and dark, the other warm and considerate. Were I able to bring him closer to Thaliak and disregard the poisons others have flooded his mind with, his devotion to his land would only grow stronger. Truly, I believe he means well." Jancis Milburga ♦ ""Sir Kale? He's... belligerent to say the least. But I think he's at least trying. We had quite the debate and it was very enlightening for both of us...I hope, anyway." Vaughn Antain ♦ "Kale is a nice person, yes? He allows me to sit on his shoulder with no complaints!" Ruruni Runi ♦ "Sergeant Aideron, er, or should I say former Sergeant Aideron and myself go a ways back. We have had the best of times together... and the worst of times too. At one time, the only complaint I could make of him was that he was a little too willing to hurl me at the enemy as a projectile! These suns though..." Anzio Zansio ♦ "Had a drink with Kale once. Worked with him once on a job that helped him get back with the Flames. I'd consider him one of the 'good' ones." Jaques Guillaume ♦ "Ser Aideron? He was quite the...jewel of a find and I believe he found me. Our relationship is...well, certainly, that is none of your business." Emmette Stringers ♦ "Y'd think a Bloodsworn would 'ave better things t'do with his time than 'elping me with swordplay trainin'. ...Riiiiight." Griselda Ironfang ♦ "Even a loner like me just seems... Inspired to follow him into a fight. Which is saying a lot." Jana Ridah ♦ "I had devoted my entire life based around combating the Dravanian Horde and their forces that plagued Coerthas, and trust when I say I am no stranger to fighting a strong opponent. In the recent spar we had I found that while Captain Aideron might not have the features of a dragon, he most certainly possesses the strength of one." Armont De'bayle ♦ "He aided in the liberation of Gyr Abania. Gifted many with a name for all they did to destroy the shackles the empire brought those lands." 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