Lyzan Valeroyant

Lyzan Valeroyant
Gender	Female
Race	Elezen
Clan	Duskwight
Citizenship	Limsa Lominsa
Age	26
Height	6 Fulms and 2 Ilms
Weight	140 Ponz
Profession	Scholar, Fisherman, Explorer
Patron Deity	Thaliak, the Scholar
Server	Gilgamesh

*-- Currently a work in progress --*

Lyzan Valeroyant {pronounced: L-EYE-zan V-ALL-row-on} is a scholary student by day, and at night a curious explorer who defies her family's wish to 'stay out of trouble.' Nameday is the 20th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon. Family resided in La Noscea, Swiftperch to be precise, before Lyzan's father sold their house. Yet La Noscea is known has home, and the Sea at her shores are dreams. “You never enjoy the world aright, till the sea itself floweth in your veins, till you are clothed with the heavens and crowned with the stars.” – Thomas Traherne

Appearance

Of slenderly, ordinary build, this Elezen is fairer than most of her Duskwight kin. Years of sunlight betwixt the seawater have bleached and faded darker hues. Ashen is her complexion, and of the palest blue is now her shoulder-length hair. Her eyes have always been a brilliant silver, and sensitive to bright lights and full suns. In unfortunate Duskwight fashion, Lyzan has weak eyesight, and wears glasses from time to time. Yet at night she finds the difficulty lessened, or at least less obvious. Her hands are calloused from years of skillful labor, and there are a few hidden scars around her knees and below, from errant fishing hooks, or undesirable aquatic creatures nipping at her exposed limbs. A decade of freely swimming the ocean kept her form toned and flexible, yet those muscles are starting to fade now that she spends most of her time sitting on her rear.

Most of what she owns can be placed into a single bag, which it is, as she lives on a small income sent by her father. Luckily her academical colleges and instructors had hand-me-down robes, or knew of bargained gear that Lyzan could have, and thus this is her usual garb. Purple dye is used liberally, but so are blues and other shades that remind her of the sea. This long-shanked Elezen has an appreciation for large, leathery boots, and although she'll never admit to it, an extensive collection of eye-wear that she hoards like a secret hobby.

Personality & Characteristics

Primary Motivators:	Discovery, Achievement & Self-Sufficiency.	Emotional Disposition:	Curious & Anxious.
Moodiness:	Even-tempered.	Outlook:	Cautiously Optimistic.
Integrity:	Conscientious.	Impulsiveness:	Controlled.
Boldness:	Reserved.	Flexibility:	Cautious.
Affinity:	Warm.	Comportment:	Reserved.
Interactivity:	Flexible.	Disclosure:	Secretive.
Conformity:	Conventional.	Attitude	Humble.

Topics of Conversation	Hobbies and pastimes, Entertainment, Work/profession, Well-being of others, Skills and Talents.
Quirks, Habits, & Oddities	Mumbling & Stuttering, Daydreaming, Compulsive need to do something with her hands, Needless apologizing, Superstitious.
Hobbies & Enjoyments	Fishing, Astrology, Storytelling, Poetry, Boating/Sailing, Swimming, Combat competition, Philosophizing, Research.

Simplified table of characteristics composed from Ash’s Guide to RPG Personality & Background.

The most obvious thing one learns of Lyzan is that she is quite introverted. Not one for loud outbursts, over-sharing, or causing attention upon herself, she would rather observe those around her, and herself, taking comfort within the quiet. However that does not mean she won't enjoy a boisterous friend, or shy away from supporting others in their less than peaceful antics. She just prefers the calm over the chaos, especially if she is the center of the chaos (which would be unheard of even in the most extreme cases). It is not out of personal restriction, or strict upbringing that limits her actions, but rather just the way she has been since birth. The only exception to this is the seduction of tourneying, or crusading, where she may let slip a yell or holler out of enjoyment of watching skilled and trained fighters in action.

Respect is a cherished dictation to this tranquil Elezen. The belief that all deserve consideration and kindness, even when mistakes are made, guides her through the rockiness of life. She has had a few horrible experiences that called into question whether or not all living beings deserved her regard, and a few of them lost such over unforgivable means, but on the whole she is guided by honoring and sharing with those around her. Earning her respect and thoughtfulness is an easy thing to do, but keeping it is valued more. She will never abide by senseless violence, death, destruction for the sake of destruction, or disrespectful wishes upon another. There is no love to be lost for a villain, but perhaps some if honest amendments are made, and change is apparent.

Her first and truest love is with the Sea. Taught to swim as a small child, learned to fish after, and gained skills to campaign on a small dogger by the time she reached adolescence, there is nothing Lyzan wouldn't do if it meant earning sanctuary upon the waves of the blue. The water is in her very blood, much like her mother before her, and more so than the rest of her extended family. She would take up her own navigation and dwell upon the brink of uncharted waters if it wasn't for her father's insistent dictation for her become something more than a fisher and sailor. Now she spends half her days directing her attentions to the stars, as memories of their embrace on nighttime sailing excursions still her restlessness.

There is something beneath the ocean-loving, star-studying, softly spoken Elezen that is only known if she is comfortable sharing with any who ask (except for her family, they would not be very upset with her). Lyzan has been romanced, since the start of her time spent living in the various city-states, by the powerful skill of wielding a weapon and combating. She daydreams about what it would be like to be such a warrior, decorated in the finest armor, graceful like a quick-footed Miqo'te, yet mighty and commanding like a brick-built Roegadyn. Never afraid of the result, sure-footed and victorious, and gallant in all adventures. Perhaps the desire to become a trained and battle-worn knight is borne of being an exact opposite of her own standings, or maybe something secreted away inside of her wants self-commanding power and independence. Whatever the cause, it grows within, clawing at her will to act upon it. One day she may get the chance.

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OOC Inspirations

Theme Song: Dead Can Dance - Opium

Playlist: Lyzan Valeroyant; songs to inspire.