Ciel Valke
| Ciel Lazuli
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| Gender | Female |
| Race | Hyur |
| Clan | Highlander |
| Citizenship | Lominsan |
| Place of birth | Ala Mhigo |
| Age | 28 |
| Sexuality | Asexual |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Height | 5 fulms 9 ilms |
| Build | Slightly athletic |
A wild child, born of Ala Mhigo, raised in the unknown and rescued by the Lominsan folks, Ciel is often compared to a semi-domesticated feral by those who know her well.
To the rest, she is merely a well-spoken, slightly socially awkward woman who will rarely refuse to help with a task or ten. Her blatantly calm attitude may soothe some or unnerve others, though it is as true as her tendency to base her thoughts on her natural feelings more than on the knowledge she’s gathered from her previous experiences. Highly intuitive, she is often wary of strangers and will take some time to fully trust someone. However, once she’s completely warmed up to them, there is little she wouldn’t do for their sake.
Although she is easily underestimated due to her less than impressive looks (some would say she is rather small for a Highlander), Ciel can handle many situations some would find difficult with surprising composure. She handles short swords best, as they are light and allow for freer movements. Her true natural talents, though, lie in magic, something that feels slightly less intuitive to her.
Overall, she may seem innocent at first glance due to her seemingly non-violent nature, but one would do best not to underestimate a wild animal, as gentle as they may seem.
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Appearance
| Eyes | Hair | Skin | Body Type | Voice | Bearing | Notable Features |
| Bright blue | Dark brown | Slightly tanned | Tall, slightly athletic build | Careful, polite, soft-spoken | Well-mannered, alert; slightly feral demeanor | Red tribal face paint; over the eyes. |
| Alignment | Element | |||||
| True Neutral.[1] | Air/Water |
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Personality
Ciel is rather distant and seems extremely careful around people she hardly know, which makes a first encounter with her very tricky. Her lack of obvious reactions and subtle display of emotions also makes her seems like she cares little about what she is being told, even when the opposite is true. She will rarely disclose anything about herself unless she is asked, and doesn't really like to speak unless she has something relevant to add to a conversation, or she is expected to.
While she sometimes tries to exercise humor, her serious demeanor and polite word selection can sometimes make her seem more serious than she seems, making it hard to tell if she is jesting or actually means what she said. This kind of behavior is quite rare, however, and she will generally do it only amongst people she considers to be allies.
Ciel's lack of a clear past can make her seem slightly detached towards others, or even herself. While some people like to jokingly compare her to a wild pup, she can quite literally seem like it, sometimes. She will follow someone anywhere once they have her trust.
Strengths
People will often notice and praise Ciel's astonishing calm in any and every situation. Hardly anyone can say they've ever witnessed her in a state of panic or anything similar, and those that do have yet to prove their claims. Focused and careful, she tries to always be at her best when people have a need of her skills.
Highly intuitive, she usually bases her first impressions of people on the feeling they give off, making it harder if not impossible for some to gain her trust. The same goes for dealing with situations; she will get herself through things doing whatever feels right.
Finally, Ciel is the most loyal companion, assuming you can get your trust level high enough to be considered one. Earn it, and she will have your back. She is an excellent listener whose constant tranquility can soothe some people's worries.
Flaws
Ciel is utterly and obviously lacking in social skills. Her slightly feral demeanor and generally serious presence can make her seem intimidating to some. While she is a good listener, when it comes to giving advice, she will often seem kind of cryptic or just plain make little sense. Her sense of humor is dry, and she will often miss jokes or innuendos.
While she works hard on keeping cool, the many years she spent in a hostile land amongst a borderline feral people make her easily angered, especially in highly violent situations. While this can be useful in situations where the enemy needs to be eliminated, it can sometimes lead to her losing track of what she's doing, relying on instincts alone. In such a case, anything and anyone that feels like a threat to her or an ally's well-being is likely to become a target.
Ciel's lack of an actual judgement when it comes to good and evil makes her highly influenceable, something even her carefulness can't protect her from in the long run. While she is naturally careful around those who have vile intentions toward her or people she likes, she will often be oblivious of things directed to the general populace, making it easy for someone to manipulate her into doing their "dirty work".
Finally, her detached attitude towards her own self can lead her to neglect her own well-being over that of an ally, something that would cause her a lot more trouble if it weren't for her survival instincts. It can, however, lead her to push her limits to a dangerous level. It is, however, something that she does naturally, and thus is very hard for her to correct even if continually reproached.
Romance
Ciel is very emotionally detached, even towards her own self, for reasons she can't really explain herself. Thus, she hardly really connects with people on an emotional level. She will grow to trust people and work alongside them, but has a hard time to even grasp the concept of having friends, let alone a romantic partner. Anybody willing to get involved with her on the emotional level would have a lot of work to do, although it's probably not entirely impossible.
Anyone willing to get close to Ciel would have to actually get to understand her first, which can be quite difficult considering her natural reluctance to get along with people. They would need to be patient, as Ciel currently doesn't show any attraction to anyone.
Other/Details
- Ciel has repressed memories of difficult times and lives a life that is generally void of direct worries. She remembers close to nothing of her childhood, including her name, family and where she was originally from. She cares little about her lost history, instead keeping her eyes forward, subconsciously refusing to look back at what might have been and why she forgot about it. There are certain signs that tie her to her past, be it her aversion for meaningless violence, her anger outbursts and her inability to rest for quite so long, but she dismisses them all as parts of everyday life, as she has never really lived without them. As a mentally fragile person, the bonds she builds with those she feels a strong familiarity with can easily strengthen her. All the same, people who mean to do harm can destroy her just as simply.
- As opposed to her generally serene attitude, she can occasionally (although rarely) have strong fits of anger which are mostly justified but that even one who knows her well would never expect to see from her considering her natural lack of emotional outbursts.
Combat
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Occupation, skills and pastimes
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Relationships
Family
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Friends
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Acquaintances
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Enemies
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Rumors
Common Rumors
- "T' lass always seems to pop out o' nowhere when ye need her. Need a bottle o' ale from t' Wench? Y'can be sure she won't say no to ye!"
- "I've tried and tried, but I could never get her to drink ever a single drop of ale. That would be the first time I see a Highlander who doesn't enjoy a good drink."
Moderate Rumors
- “Nobody really knows where she came from. All we really know is that she's here now. It's not like it really matters.”
- "I heard the lass doesn't remember her real name. I kinda feel sorry for her. She doesn't seem to make much of it, though."
- "A' heard the name b'fore. They say she's always where people most need help. That's kinda handy, especially in these dire times."
Rare Rumors
- “Hah! The wild one. Don't even bother trying to get along with her. Chances are, she'll end up ripping your throat out at some point.”
- "They say she was raised by a pack of Snow Wolves on some dark and dangerous island out at sea. Sure gives me the chills, just to think about it."
History/Timeline
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Character Connections
The following characters may have an RP link with Ciel:
- People who are familiar with the Ala Mhigan communities and/or are Ala Mhigan themselves.
- Limsans who spent much time around the Adventurer’s Guild before the Calamity.
- Conjurers who spent time at the Guild and in Gridania shortly before and during the Calamity.
- Dwellers in Dark Magicks might have vaguely heard of her natural talent in the art.
- People who give or take small tasks and/or odd jobs; they may or may not have worked together at some point.
Author's Notes
I’m sorry there’s not much yet. I’ll be working on a brief version to put up as soon as possible to at least give you guys an idea.
