Guillemont De'bayle

Guillemont De'bayle
Biographical Information
Birth Name	Guillemont Sommeaux De'bayle
Nickname(s)	The Grey Wolf
Guardian	Nald'thal, the Trader, Halone, the Fury
Birthplace	Ishgard
Born	17th Sun of the 3nd Umbral Moon [26]
Race	Elezen
Clan	Wildwood Elezen
Family	Aegisan De'bayle [Father/deceased] Elliana De'bayle [Mother/deceased] Armont De'bayle] [Older Brother] Denz De'bayle [Younger Brother] Astrelle De'bayle [Twin Sister] Ceonix De'bayle [Cousin] Nuarmac De'bayle [Uncle] Christienna De'bayle [Aunt/deceased]
Physical Attributes
Hair	Black
Eyes	Blue
Height	6'5"
Weight	205 lbs.
Equipment
Primary Weapon	Zweihander
Secondary Weapon	Sword and Shield
Armor	Adamantite Plate Armor
Career Information
Occupation	Knight-Errant
Out-of-Character Information
Time Zone	PST (gmt-8)
Server	Balmung
Job	[[:Category:|]]
Footnotes

Overview

A Temple Knight, and Knight-Errant under House Fortemps.

History

Guillemont joined the Temple Knights at an early age, like his father and older brother before him. He was assigned to the Heavy Cavalry division, and received his chocobo, Muffin. Naturally suited to the military life, he rose through the ranks relatively quickly. In time, he surpassed his brother Armont in rank. Through the Temple Knights he received training with a multitude of weapons, taking a particular liking to sword techniques. When he displayed the aptitude, he was also given training in the magical disciplines of Conjury and Thaumaturgy.

Eventually being stationed in Camp Dragonhead, Guillemont's exemplary service and earned him the attention of House Fortemps. Given an official title of Knighthood, Guillemont continued to serve at Camp Dragonhead and abroad until his aunt Christienna was accused of heresy. When the accusations were proven true at Witchdrop, the De'bayle family was put under heavy scrutiny. Shortly after, House Fortemps, - perhaps to save face and exclude a potential heretic from their midst, or perhaps to aid Guillemont in putting some distance between himself and the Inquisition - gave Guillemont an indefinite assignment in Thanalan. There he stayed until the Calamity, after which Guillemont went to Mor Dhona for a time. He worked as a professional soldier there - taking odd jobs protecting caravans, collecting debts and so on. Years would pass before he overheard word of his old Thaumaturgy teacher, Susuko Suko, being in Ul'Dah. He went in search of her, only to find out after moons of searching that she had died. He returned to Ishgard and reunited with his family shortly after.

One of his contacts in Mor Dhona hired him to dig up a relic in some ruins in the Sagolii desert. Thinking this the perfect opportunity to assist his friend Uyraies Sonnen financially, he hired her to come along and assist with the search. After finding the object, Guillemont found himself subjected to terrible nightmares. In his waking hours, he found that he knew bits of information he should not have. Information pertaining to ancient voidsent and a cult that worshiped them. When he returned to Mor Dhona, he could not find the man who contracted him to dig up the artifact. Nor could he remember any details about the man when he tried asking around. No one had seen him in Revenant's Toll since he left in search of his teacher moons before. He came to fear that the man had been another dream, or that he had been subjected to some sort of manipulation...

A chance encounter with a more experienced magician, Vevekera Lelekera; with whom he had a somewhat obscure connection, led to Guillemont confirming that the source of his plight was related to the void. Shortly thereafter, he found himself able to sleep through the nightmares despite their increasing vividness and realism. After recounting one such dream to his friend Phi, she informed him that one of the monstrosities he thought existed solely in the realm of his own imagination could be found in certain ruins within the Black Shroud. Curious, Guillemont enlisted the help of her and his brothers to hunt down some of the creatures. The hunt itself provided few answers to Guillemont's ever increasing number of questions - but it did trigger yet another change in his dreams...

Personality

Guillemont is socially awkward, and will often struggle to hold a conversation with people he has just met. He has been described as somewhat rough around the edges due to his seven years working amongst mercenaries and lowborn soldiers, and until recently had abandoned much of his noble De'bayle etiquette. Having rejoined his family he has been making an effort to speak in a more refined manner - though constantly thinking about his wording and tone only worsens his awkwardness. Though he finds it embarrassing after the fact, he can be impatient and quick to anger at times.

Guillemont tries to be helpful when he can, and even sometimes when he can't - largely because it makes him feel better about himself. Loyal to a fault, Guillemont would not hesitate to put himself between a blade and a friend. However, he also would not hesitate to put a blade in to a perceived foe. To him, there is a certain level of satisfaction that comes with inflicting pain on others. He knows this is not morally correct, and it is not a trait he displays openly - usually.

Appearance

Being more social in the last few moons than the last several turns, Guillemont has taken more care in his appearance and forsaken his stubble in favor of sideburns, which he feels is just the right balance between a clean, orderly appearance and a certain rugged masculinity. His hair is black, but not quite the charcoal black of his brothers. Despite his youth, he is already beginning to go grey - likely due to stress. His eyes are a dull blue. His facial features are quite angular and his cheeks appear somewhat gaunt, further emphasizing his already well defined cheekbones. There is a scar across his right cheek, and several more on his body - the most recent of which is across the right side of his ribs. On his forehead is the traditional De'bayle sigil tattoo.

Rumors Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ "They say he fled after his aunt was found to be a heretic. Doesn't that make you wonder about him?" - Ishgardian Gossip ■ "He did some dirty work in Mor Dhona. He might look the part of a noble knight, but he's just another dog fighting for scraps." - Bitter Adventurer ■ "He looks so tired sometimes. Like he hasn't slept in a moon." - Concerned Barmaid ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ "I think I heard him talking to someone about voidsent once. And he's got that tattoo on his face. Do you think he's in a cult?" - Novice Thaumaturge ■ "You ever see him around dogs? Gets real quiet." - Ul'Dahn Beggar ■ "I don't like that look in 'is eyes. That's the look of either a broken man or a heartless one." - Wary Veteren ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ ■ ■ ■ ◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players) ■ "One would think with all the mans stuttering and bashfulness that his social skills would be rather inept. That one would most likely be correct, however it seems most find his awkward personality endearing. Myself being no different. Do not underestimate him though for this fact, he is still just as formidable, if not more than his brothers. Like a goblin, far more fearsome than he let's off." -Carina De'bayle ■ "My brother is a man of immense power and grit. Catch him from afar and you might hold a chance but once he bridges that gap -and he will bridge that gap, your life will be rendered forfeit. I would heavily suggest not ending up on his bad side less you wish that to happen." -Armont De'bayle ■ "Sir Guillemont is like a fish! He can be happily and spin around or settle and be calm. Most importantly, he is strong and swift within. I have only seen a glimpse of it. He simply must be in the right waters for it to show." -Jancis Milburga ■ "I know that...uh...that Guillemont can be hard for others to understand sometimes. And that he can't--it's...expressing himself is hard. But I also know that he would...that he does anything and everything for his family. And for people he calls 'friends'. He's my friend. Prob--...my best friend. Yeah. Best friend." -Hikari Inamoto ■

Relationships ♥ Romantic – ♥ Physical Attraction – ♥ Platonic – ♥ Family – ✔ Business – ♡ Past Romantic Interest – ✖ Deceased – ● Positive – ● Negative – ● Neutral – ≈ Unsure ♥ Armont De'bayle - Guillemont's older brother, who he admires greatly - idolizes even. Years apart has put some distance in their relationship, and the two have yet to have an opportunity to really bond again since Guillemont's return to Ishgard. ♥ Denz De'bayle - Guillemont's younger brother. Despite Denz picking on him, Guillemont adores his younger brother. Of all his family, Guillemont has spent the most time with Denz since returning; to Guillemont it almost feels as though they were never separated. ♥ Astrelle De'bayle - Guillemont's twin sister, and perhaps the person he is most comfortable and trusts above all others. Though he loves all of his siblings equally, he is much more open in displaying his affection for her than he is with his brothers. When he first returned to Ishgard he was disappointed to find that she was off adventuring - but a few moons later she returned, undoubtedly with many stories to tell. ● Carina Roussos - Guillemont's sister-in-law, and Armont's wife. Guillemont first met her in Ul'Dah when he was searching for his teacher. She was the one who knew of his teacher and informed him of her death. When he returned to Ishgard and reunited with his family, he learned she was pregnant with his brother's child. Carina has become one of Guillemont's closest friends, and the two go bar hopping from time to time. Carina may or may not have been his wingman. ● Hestia De'bayle - Guillemont's niece, the daughter of Armont and Carina. Though initially uncomfortable with the idea of small children, Guillemont quickly grew accustomed to having one around, even babysitting her from time to time. Unsure how he is supposed to speak to children, he simply talks to her like a small adult. He finds her mannerisms endearing, and enjoys story time with her. He gave her a stuffed toy Ahriman, which she named "Big Eye". ♡ Claire Nyhmidu - Guillemont first met Claire after Carina drunkenly beckoned to her in a tavern. Immediately, Guillemont noticed her appearance greatly resembled that of a long dead companion named Audierne for whom he once had feelings. As the two continued to spend time together, he realized that appearances were where the similarities ended. While Claire's personality greatly differed from that of Audierne, Guillemont came to love her for who she was - and not just as a way to chase the ghosts of his past. Though, as time went on, certain events which paralleled the circumstances of Audierne's death closely would come to pass, furthering the feelings of guilt, regret, and inadequacy within him - driving him to look for the means to keep that which he holds dear safe. ● Uyraies Sonnen - Guillemont met Uyraies in Ul'Dah. She was of notably lower socioeconomic status, but seemed friendly. She was armed, but her equipment and training were both severely lacking. Feeling compelled to help her and thinking that a little money would probably be the best way, he offered to hire her. He enjoys her company, and thinks of her as an honorable and trustworthy person. ● Phi Atsuho - A Miqo'te girl Guillemont met in Ishgard. She took an immediate liking to his chocobo, Muffin - one of the quickest ways to make friends with Guillemont. After discovering that she was being pursued by some sort of cultist group originating in Ishgard, Guillemont was reminded of a painful event from his past and has decided to take it upon himself to try to protect her. ♡● Percelle Charlamend - Guillemont and Percelle first met after he watched her fight at the Grindstone. That there was an attraction between the two was immediately apparent. Percelle, of course, being more open about it than Guillemont. The two went on a few 'dates' of sorts, though they never explicitly referred to it as such. With time came distance, and the two drifted apart. ♥● Nuarmac De'bayle - Guillemont's uncle, and husband of Guillemont's deceased aunt Christienna. Since her heresy was revealed, Guillemont's relationship with his uncle has degraded greatly. When he returned to Ishgard and found his uncle living with a dragon, his distrust was solidified. Other Notes He is afraid of dogs. He is even uncomfortable around small or well behaved dogs and does his best to avoid them. He doesn't particularly like his title as 'The Grey Wolf', and will avoid using it. He has an interest in Doman culture. Gallery Expand NSFW Footnotes Template by Bancroft Gairn requested from KHMarie.