Valis Hollington
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| Race | Hyur |
| Clan | Midlander |
| Citizenship | Garlean |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Occupation | None |
| Height/Weight | 5'2" / 121 lbs |
| Relatives | None |
Valis Hollington, as he calls himself, is an absent-minded youth who appears friendly and intelligent, trying to get by in life and not draw too much attention to himself as he continues to adjust and learn in this dangerous world.
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Basic Info
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Appearance & Personality
Valis is a short youth, very much on the thin side and lacking defined musculature, not yet having finished growing. His hair is an unkempt red mop that he does endevour to keep clean, as is the same with the rest of him. He possesses something of a 'baby-face', which some might call attractive, but it can betray emotions and his actual opinions quite easily.
He is an individual that always seems to be able to spare a smile and wave to those who approach him, and he is able to hold a conversation about several different subjects fairly well. One may be able to catch however that the smiles do not quite reach his eyes, being somewhat comparable to eyes of a soldier returned from war, for those able to recognise such. Though he covers it well enough, this youth is haunted in some manner.
When not conversing or observing others, he appears a thoughtful person, content to sit quietly by himself with his thoughts just as he is content to sit in a group of people and chat. There is a slight air of melancholy around him and at times, he can seem indecisive, very much a follower rather than a leader.
Biography
(The following are excerpts from an NPC journal over the span of a decade and is not accessible IC)
Project Journal Entry #1
This entry marks of the official start of our imperial task. Construction of the facility is complete and equipment is ready for use. My team make final checks and insure security is watertight whilst we await Nemesis Squad to return from a successful mission.
Project Journal Entry #2
Nemesis Squad have delivered a group of twenty Eorzean youths to us, pre-selected after extensive observation. I am told the families they were taken from were terminated, but in such a manner as to spare these midlanders the horror. They are confused and scared, which is understandable. Nemesis Squad themselves are not the most safety-inspiring individuals. They have departed for their next mission and my team and I now work to orientate and welcome the arrivals.
Project Journal Entry #3
Profiling is complete and I am pleased to say all are promising. We are already ahead of schedule and have received additional funding.
Regrettably, we have been forced to resort to minor correctional measures to help to settle our guests, most are agitated, and none are relaxed. This correction should serve to alleviate that.
The extra funding we have agreed will be put towards hiring confidential teachers, to provide the children with an excellent education and impart on them the culture of the empire.
Project Journal Entry #4
Initial report sent to the capital, the project faced some delays due to technical issues, but thanks to earlier success we are still on schedule. The majority of the children are now relaxed, and their education is proceeding well, they are all intelligent and capable - I find myself being proud of them.
I am going to need to bring in a foreign magician however, as all are showing signs of aetherical aptitude that is beginning to manifest on our scanners. This is fantastic from a research point of view, but from one of safety, it needs must be controlled.
Project Journal Entry #5
A few altercations among the children has meant more correctional measures were necessary, I am very wary of using this technique too much, as it can have unknown consequences for the mind. Fortunately, none are showing reduced cognitive ability, so I rest easy.
The Eorzean magician was carefully picked, he is very much a supporter of Garlemald, truly enlightened. He is welcome here. His lessons are particularly popular.
Project Journal Entry #6
Next batch of research dispatched. Whilst disappointed in the content of the results, they are satisfied the project is fulfilling its purpose, our knowledge of aether and it’s interaction and effect on the body of native Eorzeans is truly fascinating and proving popular reading material in the capital.
Project Journal Entry #7
I suppose, technically, given their education, this group of smart individuals, who have offered no real trouble and are even eager to help in our research (Even though I admit that is likely due to initial correction that happened upon their arrival), could be considered Garlean citizens. I have sent off my request to the capital.
Project Journal Entry #8
Though not of the empire originally, as has been our policy since the beginning, we take under our banner all who wish to further themselves, and contribute to our noble struggles. As such, the capital has granted my request, and citizenship forms have been sent. Once again, I have a feeling a pride, one I have not felt since my son became the storied personage he is - fighting for the glory of Garlemald.
Project Journal Entry #9
The project has concluded, it has been a resounding success scientifically, and emotionally for me it has been a journey I did not expect it to be. These children have touched me, and my staff, deeply and perhaps now it is concluded they can put their learned skills and magical talents to work to further the empire. I have even sent profiles of each and their abilities, along with my recommendations of where they might be placed to best serve to the capital.
We await word.
Project Journal Entry #10
They are to be terminated. Security of the project must be maintained.
I must think on this.
Project Journal Entry #11
My loyalty to Garlemald is absolute, yet they are citizens of Garlemald, and have endless potential.
There is a compromise, and it is one that sickens me.
I have had the Eorzean magician return, he will leak the location of our coastal facility, make it a target for those ‘official’ pirates of Limsa Lominsa. It is a gamble.
If all of the children are taken, however, it raises suspicions.
I must consult the profiles.
Project Journal Entry #12
Observation post has seen an incoming ship, armed and bearing the freelancer colours. I have sent five of the children down to the beach to enjoy the evening. I hope they will be taken. The rest must stay, and I must perform my task.
It will be painless and quick, I hope. But in order for a few to survive, others must perish, or those in the capital will be suspicious.
Project Journal Entry #13
It is done. It was miracle none of my team or the security detail died, the attack was brutal, a good majority of expensive equipment and the five chosen were whisked away by the pirates.
I needs must blame the magician from Eorzea for leaking the location of the facility, and I do not feel I will take the blame for it - He was sanctioned for his loyalties by the capital, after all, and my previous record of loyalty is flawless.
The other fifteen however… May their gods speed them to their afterlife. A unique combination of native Eorzean blood and Garlean upbringing, wasted for the sake of ‘security’ that would have been upheld regardless by the loyalty fostered over the years.
I am sickened, but I make ready to move on to my next project in the service of the empire.
This journal will be burned to ash.
Miscellaneous
◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)
◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)
◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)
◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)
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Footnotes
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