❝Everyone needs find their own dance on the battlefield, eh?❞
Scarlet Feather is a proud example of her Hellsguard Kin. A tough, resilient Roegadyn, proud of her achievements and quick to step into the dance of combat. She strives to be a true hero, a stalwart for Eorzea. Despite everything, she holds a cheerful optimism that is very hard to break. Clad in all red and always ready and willing to fight for a good cause, she makes for a solid ally.
Hair & Eyes
White, light purple undertones, kept pushed back away from her eyes and kept to just above shoulder length. Fluffy in texture, and low-maintenance. Her eyes are vibrant, softly glowing lavender, and sharp.
Physique & Markings
Well built is an understatement; Scarlet has a well- tuned, chiseled physique, covered in a myriad of scars and lightning-like marks. Her left arm is near covered in the pattern, alongside various nicks and burns from battle. An axe-wound to the chest near splits her in two, healed aetherically. A bad injury to the left shoulder left its mark, and a scar across her left eye. She wears no makeup, sans her permanent crimson facepaint, a good-luck charm of sorts.
Hygiene & Attire
It is reasonably rare to see Scarlet out of her battlegarb. Whilst she has learnt to dress casually for certain occasions, she feels most comfortable when prepared for any eventuality. A fondness for asymmetry, and a tendency to have something over her eyes permeates her style. Still, it is kept clean and well-maintained, near religiously, and the same is true of her form. Low maintenance, clean-kept, though if she does get messy she is not the type to make a fuss.
Personality
Psychological Profile
Scarlet believes herself a hero. She is confident, cheery, charismatic and very driven. Whilst she can appear overly-optimistic and near naive in her viewpoints, she believes so utterly in her cause and her own justice that it can be quite hard to tell her otherwise. She is, however, far from the best behaved; she's prone to mischief, and is quick of tongue to friend and foe alike. Having spent most of her life in the field, she's more battlesmart than booksmart, and can be near dumbfounded at times, but when she has a chance to apply her mind it can be surprising how sharp it is. Not to say that she's perfect; her confidence can and has backfired on her, leaving her with a battle bravado that is second to none but also makes her a prime target on the front line. It takes an awful lot to make her truly angry, though injustice is quick to flare her ire. Those that know her well, however, know the scariest part of her mood is when she grows silent, especially if it's in combat. A quiet Scarlet is one ready to unleash all she has.
Voice
Low but warm and friendly. Varies from a chuckling cheeriness to a slightly clipped formality. Is rarely quiet, or soft-spoken, and is not the best at inside voices. Low register in terms of formality, except when lipping off a villain.
Philosophy & Mannerisms
A simple philosophy; she believes that justice surmounts all. Her justice is one that does right by the people, protecting those who cannot stand on their own, helping those in need, and ensuring that wrongdoing is brought to the light and to account. She is aware that she, like others, are capable of mistakes, but as long as the effort is made to better oneself she can be quite forgiving. Her mannerisms are very practised; oftentime she near poses herself, ensuring her best angle is always presented. When nervous, she has a tendency to grip old injuries, and when thinking on pressing matters will often look up to the sky, as if seeking consultation.
Scarlet is a very adept fighter, with experience ranging from one on one combat to full out melee, guerilla tactics and mass distraction. Her style is flashy, but is certainly not style over substance. For her size, she's quite nimble, using specific footworks to channel aether to augment her blows, though she is willing to take a hit for the sake of getting one in return. More of a frontline attacker than a defender, she will be quick to draw fire to give others the chance to retreat, but to this day has yet to retreat herself.
OOC Note
Scarlet's fighting style can be over the top, but I am happy to tone it down to more realistic if you'd prefer. I tend to keep combat simple; either we freeform it out, or we roll. Whoever rolls highest lands the blow, dodges the blow, etc.. Otherwise, go wild!
History
Disclaimer: This is a brief overview, and should not be taken as definitive. Further details can and will be given upon request, or as they come naturally in RP.
Sixth Astral Era
Childhood
Born as the youngest in a family of four, Scarlet had several role models to look up to as a child. Her blood was of that which guarded the closest Ward of the Hellsguard, and her kin were quick to step up to the mantle in manner both academic and aetheric. Scarlet was not. Not for lack of trying, but she simply did not have the skill for it. Seeing her family let down and shamed for her lack of talent, she opted to take the traditional route out at an earlier age than she should have; Lance in hand, she left the mountains with a group of friends, making new names and forging their own path as mercenaries. Unfortunately, their beginning optimism was short lived; the group met their end travelling through Coerthas at the Pilgrim's Pass, ambushed by Heretics during what should have been a simple lookout job. Scarlet survived, casting their bodies into the waters, and returned to find her employers unsympathetic, not even remembering their names. And so, she left, heading south along caravan routes, determined to do better. On the way, she lost her taste for less savoury work, and opted to bring about justice and goodness wherever she went. Her goal? To become a hero so renowned that she could tell stories of those fallen friends, so that when she died they would not be forgotten. She quickly began to make a reputation as a stalwart, loyal and trustworthy Roegadyn, and soon had a myriad of achievements under her belt. Soon, she found herself called to service, and through a mixture of happenstance and wishing to outdo the Seawolves, she joined the Maelstrom. Her first turn of service was at the Battle of Carteneau, and she spent much of it defending her allies and rescuing innocents caught up in the carnage. She remembered watching the Warrior of Light disappear into Light, saved from the hell on Eorzea the battlefield had become.
Seventh Umbral Era
Adulthood
After the Calamity, she swore to become a greater hero than even the Warrior of Light, and rose up the ranks swiftly. Eventually, she became the leader of a strike team dedicated to high risk, no rescue missions. One such mission, securing Azys Lla and ensuring the Garlemand forces could not strip it of all resources, ended with her squad used as experimentation bait, and herself tortured. Not long after this, she stepped down from the Maelstrom, becoming a Free agent again and wandering about Eorzea, seeking out injustice and striking it down wherever it may arise. Eventually, she ended up stumbling across word of the Drakensguard, a militia involved in a Realm-wide initiative. She returned to Limsa, enquiring at her old Grand Company, and received their blessing to join their ranks.
In Recent Times
Moving Forward
Now, she's a Squire of the Drakensguard, and the future is looking uncertain. Old friends seem to have returned from the dead, and old villains are always looming. Still, she makes time to continue her duties both in and outside the guard, determined to become the living embodiment of justice, and keen to keep those she cares for safe.
Relationships
Relationship Status Legend
ღ Relationship
❣ Attraction
♡ Complicated
♦ Friend
✝ Deceased
✔ Positive
✖ Negative
● Neutral
� Unsure
Family
Acquaintances
Former Acquaintances
Deceased
Rumors
NPC Rumors
Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated.
◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely!
■ ""One time I told her of a problem we had with some local bandits. Haven't seen them since she got them to run into town to apologize with their tails between their legs!" " — Wineport Citizen.
■ ""She's a bit of a braggart, but her heart's in the right place. Shame she still hasn't learnt to bite her tongue."" — Raefujii.
◢ Uncommon Rumors -A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!
■ ""Lieutenant Feather? Pride of the Maelstrom, that one. Real hearts and minds kind of lady, 'specially at the tavern after!" " — Ex-Squadmate.
■ "Rumor" — Stalwart Cordile.
◢ Rare Rumors -Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!
■ ""Heard that one's done some weird things with their Aether. Linked it to a weapon? Seems absurd. Why'd she give herself a weakness like that?" " — Nosy Ul'Dah Citizen.
■ ""Saw her leaving the Pilgrim's Pass once. Real sad look on her face. It didn't seem like her...."" — Ishgardian Knight.
PC Rumors
Feel free to add your own rumors to this section.
◢ Player Character Rumors -Some of these are more rare than others!
Scarlet can be found anywhere about Eorzea. As of late, she is found often about Limsa, but that can change at any time. She can also be found in Coerthas on occasion, though she is less cheery about those lands.
RP Limits
I will play any and all roleplay scenarios, excluding explicit ERP (implied is fine, I do not wish to write the lewds), as long as they are lore abiding, logical and fair. If you wish to explore a more extreme subject, please ask me first.
RP Hooks
While the below is by no means comprehensive, it's a kind of spring board for walk-up RP. Longer plots that are meant to run for more than a few quick RP's, please feel free to send me a tell so we can work out a good reason for our characters to get to know one another. I'm always looking for RP, unless I'm actively spamming PvE content.
■ Hero-for-Hire: Scarlet is known as someone quick to step in if situations start to go south, and keen to help those who could otherwise not defend themselves. She's become known enough about the realm to be tracked down with some ease, or at least to be contactable.
OOC Notes
Player Information
Player Note
There is a lot of information on this character wiki, but it is by no means completely comprehensive. There are chunks of backstory that are left intentionally vague so that details can be later added as developed through creative writing or in role-play revelation. Feel free to use Common or Uncommon rumors freely, if you want to use a Rare Rumor as a plot hook or to spark RP, I would ask that you send me a tell first, to make certain it's alright.
Character Lore Adherence
Everything concerning this character that has not been confirmed by in-game lore should be taken with a grain of salt. Anything that has had to be changed because of lore shifting will be noted below.
■ No changes.
Character Concept
Scarlet is a simple idea wrapped up in complex circumstance. She will always react with confidence unless given a strong reason not to. If you've any further questions about Scarlet, or wish to be involved in either her past, or future, please do not hesitate to send me a tell. I'm always happy to discuss plot ideas.
Character Tidbits
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