Allont Laupeois

ALLONT DE LAUPEOIS

The Griffin of Banepool, Forged by Dragonsong, Tempered by Peace

❝ He so badly wanted to be a knight. I remember this boy well. When he looked at me his eyes filled with wonder as though I were a hero. Was he happy, I wonder? He died while pursuing his dream but...I think it was my dream that killed him. ❞

Griffith, Berserk

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Details Vital Information ■ FULL NAME... Allont Lavaille de Laupeois ■ NICKNAMES... The Griffin of Banepool, Amoraskr's Bane, Al ■ RACE & CLAN... Elezen, Wildwood ■ GENDER... Male ♂ ■ AGE... 34 ■ NAMEDAY... 2nd Sun, 1st Umbral Moon ■ ORIENTATION... Bisexual, Aromantic ■ MARITAL STATUS... Single Other Statistics ■ NATIONALITY... Ishgardian ■ CITIZENSHIP... Republic of Ishgard ■ FAMILY... See relationships tab for details. ■ RESIDENCE... Traveller of Eorzea ■ OCCUPATION... Former Knight-Dragoon Instructor, now Amateur Gardener ■ PATRON DEITY... Halone, the Fury ■ ALIGNMENT... Lawful Neutral. General Information Allont de Laupeois is a Wildwood Elezen hailing from Ishgard. He spent most of his early years fighting for the Holy See during the Dragonsong War, where he gained a fierce reputation for himself as a ruthless killer, often going above and beyond expectations. During this time, he was credited with claiming the head of Amoraskr, an infamous named Dragon responsible for the destruction of many expeditions. Rumours from those times claim that Allont and his team were honed to a high level, using suicidal tactics that would help them to claim two more famous kills, but they are not backed up by the archives of the Holy See. Known to be bloodthirsty to the point of sheer stupidity, he was looked down upon by most of his peers for being too foolhardy in combat, despite being a feared lancer on the battlefield and during duels. After sustaining a major injury to the helmet fighting in the field, he was retired to the rear to train future generations of Dragoons. However, his teaching methods were found to be both unstable. After many complaints, he was forced to bury his armour at the field of his valour, resigning his post in the Order of the Knight's Dragoon. He was considered a highly unpopular figure during the war. After the war, he was rotated back into the Temple Knights, although soon after he was granted a long leave of absence. He now travels Eorzea plying his trade as a lancer, and making enough gil to fund his personal pursuits in botany, and other peaceful affairs. ❝ Scars have the strange power to remind us that our past is real. ❞ Appearance Eyes Hair Skin Build Voice Sea Green Auburn Light Lithe Noble Bearing Laterality Scars Markings Style Phlegmatic, amiable. Right-handed One major facial scar. Multiple points of scar tissue upon body. None Casual Hair & Eyes With a crown of auburn locks that fall down to shoulder length, Allont has kept a slightly long, yet tidy hairstyle since leaving Ishgard. During the war, his hair would often grow out during expeditions. Peacetime has granted many comforts that were once denied. In this case, Allont is able to choose his own hairstyles, and now has the time to enjoy taking care of himself. His locks might one day carry the slight smell of sweet green gardenia, and on another they might smell of delicate lilacs. Allont has often been caught in the garden poking around for new scents to apply to his hair. Although nowadays he takes good care of himself, it is not a leisure he has always been able to afford. Physique & Markings Allont is on the somewhat tall side, much to his chagrin. Yet despite his branching height, he maintains a lithe figure not unlike a dancer. His legs carry toned muscles that are highly developed compared to other areas of his body. Whether this is due to his past or simply genetic makeup, he often covers them up as a habit. His core strength and arms are nothing to brag about, but are kept taut by the regular exercise he calls gardening. He relies on his dexterity to guide his way around whatever fight might find him, instead of brute strength. In the past, he was renowned for keeping a near-Olympian figure as befitted his position. Since then, he has come a long way in maintain a healthy, realistic body. Perhaps a symptom of distancing himself from his dark past? Hygiene & Attire Elezen style is not lost on Allont, and since leaving Ishgard he has had a myriad of opportunities to exercise his right to choose. Long boots and cut jackets are a casual for him, but he is more often seen in a dirty brown apron and waders due to his hobbies. Add a pair of thick gardeners gloves, and the man could easily be mistaken for an unassuming Gridanian gardener. The illusion is often dispelled by his thick Ishgardian accent, and often his silver jewellery. He often has a long wooden lance with a titanium tip perched against a nearby fence, or on the back of his Chocobo, Audacieux. Cleanliness is paramount for both him and his companion, and streams and ponds are not off limits. A deep knowledge of wild plants allows him to forage for clean ingredients for his potions and health salves. Some wild poisons, too. Personality Psychological Profile For someone who has spent a lifetime embroiled in war, Allont is surprisingly down to earth. His simple nature is ruled by one single rule that he holds paramount. Liberty for all, and individuality to spice up the rest. As long as he isn't being threatened, or the life of someone else isn't being threatened, he keeps himself away. His phlegmatic character means that he is often quiet and unassuming. He rarely corrects the mistakes of others on his peaceful quest to find happiness across Eorzea. During the Dragonsong War, he was rumoured to be a cold and calculating individual. Members of his past expeditions often refuse to talk about him, and any questions about their time with him during the war are often met with snorts of derision. His philosophies have changed greatly since those times, as well as his outlook on life. In most things he is the polar opposite of what he once was. Whether this is an attempt to separate himself from the past or simply a natural change, he is most definitely a completely changed person. Voice Allont is characterised mostly by his noble lilt, which betrays his pedigree and origins. He rarely rises to anger. Often characterised by his roller coaster-like intonation, every word can sound like a question or an explanation, and every sentence is a confusing ride of rises and falls. His Ishgardian accent is so thick it would be impossible for him to pretend to be anything else. Despite this, his lexicon is quite grounded and easy to understand, much like his unassuming lifestyle. Philosophy & Mannerisms TBD Preferences Likes ● Sunny Days ● Chocobos ● Quiet Gardens ● Walking ● Flowers, vegetables, cuisine ● Parties Dislikes ● Meats (allergic to most) ● War (particularly the Dragonsong War) ● Brashness ● The Holy See Skills ● Dragoon training, skilled with a lance. ● Gardening

Combat, Abilities & Weaponry Basic Statistics High: Strength, Dexterity, Speed Above Average: Charisma Average: Intelligence, Defence, Endurance Low: Willpower, Wisdom, Aether Aetheric Abilities High: None. Above Average: None. Average: Aetheric Knowledge Poor: Magic Defence Weapon Training Mastery: Lances, Polearms Expert: Hand-to-hand Average: Axes, Archery, Guns Novice: One-handed and Two-handed Swords Combat Relevant Skills High: Dragoon Jumping Abilities, Acrobatics Above Average: Riding/Flying, Familiarity with Ishgardian Tech Average: Tactics Low: Control of Emotions Non-Combat Abilities ● I don't exactly know how to describe abilities like this, so I'm going to leave this open. Combat Abilities ● I don't exactly know how to describe abilities like this, so I'm going to leave this open. OOC Note I prefer freeform fighting for the most part, mostly because I haven't seen a particular dice rolling system out there for FFXIV that fairly incorporates the strengths and weaknesses of the characters fighting. That being said, I am open to using dice rolls given that free emotes are susceptible to being skewed. I think fights should be the final straw for the most part, and to be honest I don't at all enjoy doing them. Nevertheless, please let me know if you are approaching me with the intention to roleplay combat. I like to keep it fair and impartial for both sides!

History . Disclaimer: I am fully aware there are a lot of powerful abilities to most dragoons that might seem silly to claim with any fairness in roleplay, especially so with my own. With Allont, I am trying something new by creating something of a legend behind the person through his backstory. Most of that legend will never appear in roleplay. I believe it to be a very interesting part of the character, which some might be able to use for RP. With just a cursory glance a lot of the backstory a lot within might seem like an excuse to play some sort of power fantasy. I would urge you to look past what you might see as shallow claims as I firmly believe Allont to be more than just his past history. I don't intend to play him for combat, nor do I intend to parade him around in an intrusive way. If you don't agree with anything I've written, please feel free to let me know. I am always open for self-improvement, even more so on the part of a character that I consider to have an unapolagetically strong background. Thank you for your understanding. Sixth Astral Era Childhood Born as an only child to the dwindling minor House de Laupeios, Allont was often pushed by his parents, a doting mother and a comparatively distant father to excel at his studies. By the time his tutors were finished with his schooling, he was well-read enough to realise the weight of responsibilities and expectations weighed upon him. Like the other children of the Pillars, it didn’t take long for him to rebel against the harsh expectations of Ishgardian society. More often than not, he would escape his studies. An open window, a tied curtain and he’d be found hours later gawking at the Temple Knights and the other soldiers on their exercises. Awestruck by their physical prowess, he kept those memories close to his heart over the next few years. He knew he wanted to be like them someday. Masculine and brave, most of them were idols to look up to. Little did he know how circumstances would later force his hand... FULL BACKSTORY CONTINUED HERE Seventh Umbral Era Adulthood Allont would later come to be known as a savage fighter, and was involved in a particular incident near Falcon’s Nest when on exercise. Getting into a fight with another recruit, the causes of which were never totally clear, the young boy ended up permanently scarring his opponent after biting his ear clean off. These behaviours were discouraged by and large, but his immediate instructors saw these methods of fighting as necessary for the next generation to learn. He was never disciplined for the actions, and the incident was covered up in a shower of esprit de corps. For Allont, however, it was merely the first in a string of incidents. His ferocity soon became a point of warped pride for him, and spurred on by his superiors he was slowly moulded and socialised into a sharp instrument. His pride slowly turned to cocky arrogance, which turned into bullying the less competent members of the garrison. At this time, Allont began to focus more on his training, and the winter flowers grew heavier into the cracks of the family mausoleum... FULL BACKSTORY CONTINUED HERE In Recent Times Moving Forward After the Dragonsong War, Allont set off into Eorzea as an adventurer. Although his skills in combat were nowhere near the level they once were, he still knew his way around a lance better than most, and decided to ply his trade as a caravan guard. For the first time, he travelled the land discovering new cultures and experiencing them for himself... FULL BACKSTORY CONTINUED HERE

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! ■ "Isn't he that one what goes round fixin' gardens an' that? Quiet geezer if there ever was one. Funny accent, too! Smells like a Gridanian t' me." — Lominsan Taverngoer. ■ "House de Laupeois? Who were they again? I think their last scion is knocking around in the local garrison somewhere. Come to think of it, I've not seen them at the Church since the end of the war. How peculiar." — Minor Ishgardian Noble. ◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first! ■ "Allont? Familiar name, tha'. He that deranged one what killed all them dragons? I 'eard they fucked 'im off on accounts of bein' loopy." — Brume Lookout. ■ "He should be in jail, that one. Ended up killing that one dragon. Big one, he was. Anyway, they said he lured it out by sacrificing the wounded soldiers. All of them, burnt to a crisp. It's true, ask anyone!" — Gossiping Noble. ◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using! ■ "Well there's a name I haven't heard in a while. Not that I wanted to. That berserk fucker almost got me killed trying to cover him in the air. Fastest diver I've ever seen, though. If you ask me, he should have never been made a Dragoon. Too unstable." — Former Squadmate. ■ "Allont? Sure, he comes by in the off-seasons. Every year. Hydrangea, every time. Never tells me why, but I reckon he's got a lot of grief on his mind." — Gridanian Flower Seller. PC Rumors Feel free to add your own rumors to this section. ◢ Player Character Rumors - Some of these are more rare than others! ■ "Rumor" — Rumormonger. ■ "Rumor" — Rumormonger.

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RP Info Location & Probability Places where the character is very likely to be seen ■ Location: Probability Affiliations Most of these aren’t public, and would have to be asked after! ■ City-State, Region or Organization: Affiliation reason/purpose. IC Inventory The following items are things that this individual carries on their person at all times. These are noted for pickpockets, and those watching her closely. This information is meant to be a prompt for insight and is not to be meta-gamed, though feel free to use this information if it comes up logically in RP (pickpocketing, a search, etc) with use of a simple /tell. ■ Coinpurse: A simple coin purse made of soft leather, containing a few hundred gil. RP Limits I like to consider myself a flexible player who is willing to commit to a number of different types of scenes and role-play scenarios, but even I have my limits. If something is on the play list, assume it means yes, as long as it's within the context of the current play or ongoing plot. No's are typically a hard no, and it means don't ask. ■ I will play . ■ Ask about . ■ I won't play . 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. ■ List item.

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 Information. Character Tidbits Links Out Links that lead off the wiki, but are technically relevant to the character. ■ Link Description: Link Title Tropes & Explanations A trope is a convention or device that is often found in creative works. In this case, the tropes below describe my character either in part, or as a whole. Their background, personality, appearance, etc, most of them can be described in the tropes below. ■ Trope Tropes are devices and conventions that a writer can reasonably rely on as being present in the audience members' minds and expectations. On the whole, tropes are not clichés.

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