∴History∴
Zachree Rowlaux was born to Dynlieu and Amyranthea Rowlaux. An usual birth considering that the child looks absolutely nothing like his fair skinned parents. This lead to many rumors among Elezen and Hyur alike about the legitimacy of the child. Some considered that the baby boy had been adopted by the couple or that Amyranthea had been unfaithful to her husband. That is not the case however.
It could also be latent genetics that make him appear so differently but who can be sure.
Both parents were in the employ of Gridania; Amyranthea as an Arcanist and Dynlieu a high Thaumaturge. They were very talented in their crafts and served the city well and fought against the Garlean Empire. Needless to say they did not have a lot of time to raise their child so he was often left in the care of his great uncle; Cyphen. When they were around however; every moment they had with their son was spent loving and caring for him.
Uncle Cyphen, when his legs were still good and his heart was strong, spent most of his time as a trader. Peddling his wares across Eorzea and using his abilities in both magic and hand to hand combat to keep his goods safe. When he was assured the journey would be safe he would often take his nephew along with him, showing him the glimmering jewels and cultures of Eorzea and educating the young Elezen of the past and present and preparing him for the future.
When among children his own age, young Zach often got into fights, even challenging older children and adults. When asked why he was so angry at his peers he would seem confused. It was not rage he felt, but a love for the combat. His parents worked hard to channel this aggression into other outlets. Even attempting to teach him the art of magic but to their surprise they found the child had little talent for it. Instead he was instructed on temperament, chivalry and heroism, as well as instructed the proper form and time to engage in combat.
During the seventh year of the war with the Garleans Dynlieu died heroically, and only four months later Amyranthea joined him despite her desperate attempts to return home to her son. Zachree was left in the care of his already very old great uncle, Cyphen, and was brought to live in Cyphen's cottage deep within the Black Shroud. It was around this time that the young lad became obsessed with combat, duty, and heroism. On top of that his spirit had become angry by the loss of his parents and he tried several times to go to war against the Empire but was repeatedly turned away because of his age. After several attempts to run away and join the war front his uncle decided to give him something to focus on; the raising of a young coeurl pup that Zachree named 'Gigas'. Gardening, training the pup and learning trade crafts proved to be a decent distraction for the young lad and he did not run again.
When he was old enough he told his Uncle that it was time for him to do what he was meant to do, and went to Gridania to enhance his already existing skills at combat and become a 'hero'.
The rest is a story waiting to be told.
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∴Training and Education∴
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- The first Guild Zachree attempted to join after setting off in pursuit of his dreams. He was readily accepted because of his already existing skill and eagerness to learn. After learning much in the care of the Lancer's guild he set off to find guilds that would train him in other forms of combat.
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- After travelling to Ul'dah Zachree found the Pugilist's guild and joined quite readily. There was a certain sense of appeal and power to the art, the ability to cast aside a lance and spear and best someone with your fists is a true test of power and endurance.
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- Following the fateful meeting of a kindred spirit, Illith Lith, Zachree traveled with her to Limsa Lominsa for the culture and food. The brute strength and love of combat in the Marauder's guild drew Zach in and he was accepted on the spot.
