Orrin Halgren

Orrin Halgren
Dragoon of the Holy See
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Ishgard
Place of Birth	Unknown, presumed Ishgard
Guardian	Halone, The Fury
Nameday	26th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon (Age: 30)
Occupation	Dragoon

Appearance

"Mayhaps it would benefit Ser Orrin to remain in armor when attending these events, You'd almost forget that he was a Hyur." — Ser Sombrequain Hanrieaux, at the Ishgardian Summit and Banquet

Orrin possesses the physique typical of that of a Dragoon, lithe, muscular and athletic. his eyes are a steely ice-blue-grey that tend to be intimidating and intense.He has no scars, visible or otherwise on skin that reflects the now sun-bereft Coerthan highlands.

His facial features possess a degree of Elezen-like elegance betrayed only by a particularly strong Hyuran chin and nose. He grows his hair long, letting a bang drape over his face as if to hide it. However it is properly maintained and seemingly incapable of getting mussed up even when crammed into his helmet. Some of the more gossip-prone ladies of the Ishgardian court say he grows it long to hide his ears in shame.

Basic Info Height: (5'9") Weight: Muscular (170 lbs.) Complexion: pale pinkish Hair: Brown, Shoulder Length, Elezen style Eyes: Ice Blue-Grey Particular Traits: Intimidating thousand-mile-stare Voice: not of particular note, masculine, Ishgardian accent clear and unambiguous Clothing Style: Ishgardian nobility fashion or full Dragoon armor bearing his house crest Laterality: Right Handed

History and Backstory

"House Halgren is an Elezen House, yes." — Ser Orrin Halgren, for the nth time

House Halgren is a minor house within Ishgardian Nobility, name supposedly tying back to old Elezen akin to the likes of Haldrath and Thordan, founding fathers of Ishgard. Existing from the beginning the house enjoyed a strong, secure place within the walls of the city, playing a bigger role in politics than in the war. However, come the most recent return of Nidhogg just before the calamity, House Halgren suffered greatly, leaving a singular successor to the name: Charloix Halgren. He was an Inquisitor who had role during Nidhogg's most recent return, weeding out heretics and dissenters spawned by the dragon's terrible influence. After Azure Dragoon Ser Auberic turned away Nidhogg and the dust had settled, Charloix quickly took a wife, Reillette, a cannoneer he had fallen in love with during the siege by the Dravanian Horde. Belief that his consorting with those outside of nobility dooming the house was heard in whispers among the members of high society.

It seemed to be true, for after years of trying they had failed to produce an heir. Talks of the end of one of the first houses of Ishgard began to circulate, whispers of succession and the like abounded. However one day, Charloix was charged with investigating the burnt down remains of a fallen settlement, to truly verify it was a dragon attack or the work of heretics. He heard a cry and within the wreckage of one house was a Hyuran baby swaddled and seemingly untouched. The settlement was so truly destroyed that book keeping the names of the lost was nigh impossible and the child was left without name or relatives. Uncharacteristically for an Inquisitor, he had taken pity for the child and took him as his own, dubbing him Orrin and even giving him the name of Halgren. They raised the child happily, raising him to be successor to the Halgren House, he was taught court etiquette and was formerly schooled at a young age. Orrin found little love elsewhere, He teased by the other children while almost entirely ignored by other more fundamental members of the high courts of Ishgard. Even talks that he was a Dravanian waiting to strike became quite a common way to besmirch his name. He had sworn to prove them wrong by being a worthy succesor to the Halgren name.

however, on the tail end of his 10th summer, his mother became pregnant and it would not be till his "brother" was born to realize what it would mean. His parents were of course ecstatic when their healthy Elezen Male was born. Though his parents still loved him, they became more distant as they redoubled their efforts to raise Rodiath as their "real" successor. He came to the realization on his own and sought ways to not only regain favor with his parents but also acceptance within Ishgard. It was then in one fever dream he saw a vision, something that promised him greatness and to be savior of Ishgard should he choose it. When he awoke he set his eyes upon becoming a Dragoon, recognized by the Holy See, no upon becoming the Azure Dragoon, for Ser Auberic waned in his ability and the passing of the torch seemed imminent.

He poured himself heart and soul into the arts, finding mentors within House Fortemps, it brought him outside of the walls and it was there he found what he thought was the Ishgard he wished to protect and serve. He quickly took to the lance as if fueled by the Fury herself, rising through the ranks quickly until he finally saw frontline combat against the horde. He put his first dragon to the spear in that fight. Were it not then he would find that Ser Auberic had taken in Estinien from afore and had trained him personally, that the title of Azure Dragoon belonged to the Elezen long before Orrin even had an inkling to be a Dragoon. Admittedly crushed, still he continued his training, becoming deadly competent, earning begrudging respect from the other highborne. However, it was only with Fortemps repeated petitioning that Orrin was recognized as a Dragoon of the Holy See, his own armor crafted and weapon forged for him and given station there.

He grew up handsomely as well. That, combined with the esteemed station as Dragoon he saw the hearts of some Ladies of other houses thaw though they would never openly admit it. It gave him the courage to approach the girl who was kindest to him as a child. Lady Millette Chirardien who returned the feelings in kind. Orrin however, would not, for the sake of her honor, allow for their relationship to become public. Further still Orrin would come to witness her be turned heretic by Dravanian corruption. How it came to past was unknown, but Orrin personally sought her out and ended her life.

The calamity soon struck afterwards and when Coerthas was plunged into its seemingly eternal winter he tossed himself at the horde as if to re-summon Nidhogg to battle by sheer body count alone. His anger only tempered upon hearing the news that Estinien had been slain, by a second Azure Dragoon, an adventurer no less. Halone had chosen another and saw none fitting within Ishgard. To him it opened his eyes, Something was wrong with Ishgard, all that he had witnessed, the infighting, the squabbling, the endless winter and now finally the Azure Dragoon being taken away all made him believe that perhaps his vision was wrong. At any case, he had to set out from Ishgard. He sought leave by Fortemps' permission and He left his armor behind feeling it was given to him wrongly. He would find out why Halone had forsaken Ishgard, and perhaps come back with a way of redeeming his people.

Recently had returned back to Ishgard after being beset by a dragon in the swamps of Eastern La Noscea and slaying it. He took up his armor of office once again.

Preferences

Likes ■ Drinking. ■ Good food. ■ Learning of the world outside Ishgard.

Dislikes ■ Those who shirk their duty, especially fellow Ishgardians ■ Dragons, intensely so. ■ Those who speak ill of Ishgard. ■ Those that discount him for being Ishgardian. ■ Snow.

Favourites ■ Food: Karakul Stew. ■ Drink: Ishgardian Brandy ■ Colours: Blue ■ Place: Costa del Sol. ■ Festival: Starlight Celebration.

Other ■ Alignment: Neutral Good to Lawful Good ■ Vices: Drinking, Women, Miqo'te especially ■ Religion: Halone, the Fury. ■ Goal: To restore Ishgardian to its former glory worthy of Halone's favor through whichever means necessary

Personality

Flaws ■ Obsessive, will find a goal and chase it tirelessly. ■ Overly polite, being raised for court life for most of his life. ■ Indirect, a result of court etiquette as well. ■ Intense. ■ Emotionally detached, relationships with women are usually shallow if not business related. ■ Only knowing some things from books as opposed to experience.

Fears ■ Failure in duties to Ishgard. ■ Being turned by the Dravanian Horde ■ Love ■ Being tempered.

Talents ■ Prodigious strength, stamina, and agility. armed and unarmed ■ Intelligence from being an educated noble ■ Dragon killer ■ Smooth operator with words/charmer

Intelligence Formally educated to be a Lord, has considerable knowledge of the history of Ishgard, its politics and its relations to its neighbors. He also has taken interest in the cultures of other places and knows cursory information about non-Ishgardian Hyurs and Elezen as well as knowing some info about the other races. Capable of reading and understanding most texts written in common tongue, only arcane or highly specialized texts elude his immediate understanding.

Quirks Overly friendly and open minded for an Ishgardian, though quick to turn on a dime the moment business is being dicussed.

Abilities and Skills

Personal ■ Dragoon appropriate agility/mobility ■ Physical Strength ■ Physical Stamina ■ Fast Learner ■ Quick Thinker

Weapons ■ Fists ■ Lancer's Arms

Magic ■ None or poor.

Why You Would Approach Orrin

section on ideas for walk up RP beyond just trying to hit on him at Quicksands. Should walk up/tell if:

■ Of Ishgardian nobility and as such know Orrin or heard of him

■ Fought alongside Orrin against the Horde

■ Heretic or Ishgardian fugitive

■ Fellow Dragoon

■ House Fortemps member

Affiliations

■ House Fortemps

■ House Halgren

■ Holy See of Ishgard

Common Knowledge

Note: This section is of information that can be used to influence RP before actually approaching and who would know such information and it won't be considered metagaming or godmodding

Ishgardian Nobility/Inquisitor could know: ■Know of House Halgren and that it is Elezen ■Know of Orrin as adopted son of Charloix and of Orrin's brother, Rodiath. ■Know of Orrin's station at Fortemps ■Know of Orrin's supposed skill as a Dragoon ■Recognize him by sight.

Ishgardian Citizen/Soldier could know ■Know of House Halgren and that it is Elezen. ■Know of Orrin as an adopted outsider. ■Know of Orrin's station at House Fortemps. ■Witnessed or fought along side Orrin in battle. ■Recognize him by name by reputation as adopted outsider or skilled Dragoon or Both ■Recognized by sight if fought alongside him

Knowledgeable of Ishgardian Politics could know: ■Know of House Halgren, may not know it is Elezen ■Know of an adopted outsider and feasible upheaval ■depending on the above, recognition by name

Anyone else could know: ■Possibly know of House Halgren, Orrin will be impressed ■Furthermore, know it is Elezen

Rumours

Note: This section is editable by anyone. Just keep in mind that the rumors here may be both true or false.

Biography

Name Etymology

Halgren: "Hal" from Halone and Haldrath, "gren" from green for the green lands of Coerthas

Orrin: Meaning spear head (Nordic name that apparently means a flat pointed stone, so a spear head).