Basile Feurieux
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The concept of balance is deemed one that not many will ever truly obtain as it requires both an equal level of luck and trial to accomplish. Yet, Sir Feurieux has grown into what more would claim is the great mixture of conviction and ferocity. The poise and gait of a man destined to fight for his family, his people, and his morals, the eloquent voice of an Ishgardian, and host to a complex personality that is swift to turn violent or compassionate based on the chosen impetus. Basile is a man that, regardless of his somewhat simple background, can display traits that are remarkable beyond the established norm. Though not exactly an infamous Knight of Ishgard, Basile is known for his increasingly good morals and for having a generally impressive temperament. Generally, he follows the laws in place with general respect. However, the man believes that all laws have limitations, and people that suffer because of those limitations require assistance that the law cannot bring. Whilst always in the shadow of his former master's mistakes, Basile can but attempt to mend the damages done by his former oath-keeper. The complex foundations of Baisle's personality are veiled by a simple series of traits that are more easily seen by only a quick view. The Knight, however complex his ambitions and morals, only wishes to protect those who deserve ample protection.
Chivalry gave the man naught for good features and dashing looks. Though the two have little connection, Basile’s structures show the completed blossoming of youth mixed with the development of one in their second decade of life. One does not mistake Basile for a young boy, however. His face, featuring developed (hardly perfect) lines of maturity, could certainly be considered handsome.
The man stood tall for a Midlander, armor demanding attention that is certainly deserved. Though not terribly extravagant, his armor effortlessly creates an impending figure that provides impressively protective qualities. Each piece of plate was an onyx black, from breastplate to sabaton, from tasset to vambrace, and from pauldron to gauntlet. Although, the armor was not perfect. Each piece displayed a certain degree of hard use in both practice and battle. However, Basile ensured that the outer plate was repaired and kept to top shape. Beneath the thick coating of leather strapped plate was a thin layer, though strong, of complex, metal-linked chainmail. The whole multi-level of shell allowed for Basile to have the protection that a Knight required. His sword, a steel-grey length of steel topped by an jagged hilt and cross guard, is an expensive tool for destruction. Holding the bottom of the sword together, the pommel features a curved shape, featuring a sharp edge that can be used seamlessly as a cutting utensil if required. Forged in the hot embers of Ishgard's forges, the blade holds a strong edge that begs to slice through the nearest object of desire. Important Features:
A man of swift purpose is often one who would lack intelligence, guile, and a strong foundation of thought on which to base his actions. Yet oddly enough, Basile displays a good balance of both executive and vigilant judgement that defies boundaries placed before him. A man of little hesitation, he will cut circle in straightest line, doing his duty in whatever form is required.
The more kind and loyal side of him was not as common as one might believe. Alongside the equivalent level of unmatched emotional compassion and loving embrace, Basile, much like his eyes, was a storm that could become deadly when provoked. He was, though a believer in what is right, not one to be pushed so easily beyond return.
The House Feurieux has been a family that emphasizes good will, honor, and duty. It is not surprising that this would be true, especially because the House Feurieux is one that has protected and served greater Houses for many years. The Feurieux family is one of close ties and mutual respect. Basile is no less an example of said principles, as he continued the family tradition as best he could. Furthermore, the family was a rather small one. Only encompassing immediate family members and extensions through aunts, uncles, and cousins. Most all lived in a fair-sized townhouse in Ishgard. This allowed for a close relationship between Basile and his immediate, hereditary family members. Spending many of his young years training in Knighthood, he found himself frequently immersed amongst men and women of noble birth. This diffused onto him to a certain extent, but the grounded nature of his hereditary family kept him away from the consuming nature of nobility. Part of the reason why he stayed somewhat earthly was his sister. Annaria Feurieux, only a few years younger than the eldest Basile, always managed to keep the boy in a generally lighthearted emotional state. They shared some things together, such as Annaria’s love for higher fashion. She respected the etiquette of dress to such an extent that it seemed to rub off on the young Basile. This influence is the reason why Basile is often good at dressing formally. When older, Annaria took up work as a seamstress, thus making clothing as a profession which had been passed down from their mother. Basile, though, was pushed into a vastly different line of work. At age nine, he was sent to be a servant under the House Menideal quartermaster. This man was a warrior, one of strict rules and honed martial prowess. He performed general tasks for the man, such as cleaning requisitioned armor and weapons. This, in turn, is a decent reason why Basile keeps good care of his belongings, more specifically his armaments. At age thirteen, Basile was sent to train under the Knight-Captain of House Menideal. He trained alongside many of the young Menideal noble boys. One named Jerace Menideal would later be his oathkeeper. Basile had a generally good relationship with Jerace, who kept the other boys off his tail. During this time, Basile was a generally well-built teenager who could handle himself. But, he was discouraged by his father from sticking up for himself in fear that he would be reprimanded for harming a higher noble family member. Many years were spent training in martial abilities, strategical battle techniques, basic mathematical skills, and even in writing. This time is when Basile truly began to develop, gaining many of the fundamental traits that would accompany him into adulthood. Basile came more outgoing, finding core values in himself. He developed many pass times and favorites, such as a respect for music and a taste for different types of alcoholic drinks.
Recently, Basile has came across information of his family. This information came in the form of the Lord Feurieux's journal, a tome with the family coat of arms stamped upon it. To Basile's dismay, it has brought him to an impasse in which he must question his loyalties to his family and those involved. What will become of this is not yet known, as he has been hunting down further information about his and his family's past.
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