Camille Amarante

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Ser Camille de Amarante
The Resolute


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VITAL INFORMATION


PRONUNCIATION... kuh-MEEL + ah-MAH-rahnt,

BIRTH NAME... Camille de Amarante

RACE & CLAN... Elezen - Wildwood

GENDER... Female

AGE & NAMEDAY... Twenty-eight; 27th Sun, 1st Astral Moon

ORIENTATION... Heterosexual

MARITAL STATUS... Single

OTHER STATISTICS


NATIONALITY... Ishgardian

HOUSE... Amarante, the Undying

CURRENT RESIDENCE... Sintierre Manor

OCCUPATION... Knight-Errant

PATRON DEITY... Halone, the Fury

HEIGHT & WEIGHT... 6 fulms 3 ilms (193 cm) ; 179 ponze

ALIGNMENT... Lawful Good

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B U L W A R K
"You ask me what it is, truly, to be a knight? The answer to near all Ishgardians until so recently was quite simple: In order to be a knight, you must serve Ishgard, swear to protect its people against the Dravanian Horde. Certainly, there were lesser prerequisites that varied from House to House or individual to individual. In order to be a true knight, one must slay a dragon. In order to be a true knight, one must be acknowledged by the lord of a House, the Commander of the Temple Knights, or perhaps even the Archbishop, himself as thus. In order to be a true knight, one must wield a spear as Her Radiance, Halone, is depicted to hold, for the spear is the mightiest of weapons and only endowed with a spear might a man or woman strike down our winged enemies...


This, is perhaps the single most ridiculous variation to me. As with many has it ever been so simple to be a knight in my eyes, and simpler, perhaps, than those few I have recounted as knighthood by my definition is blind to bloodlines or wealth, status or inheritance. In order to be a -true- knight, all one need do is serve as a champion against evil and misfortune, unwavering in their conviction.


It matters not to me what weapon you wield, if you wield any at all. It matters not the price of your armor or the crest you wear upon your breast. What matters to me is that, if you would dare call yourself a knight, you would without fear face the enemy in nothing more than a burlap sack with a pitchfork in hand for the sake of an innocent. That even without your fineries, without aid of your kin, you might face the most daunting monstrosity in this realm.


Yes, Her Radiance is so oft depicted in Ishgard with Her mighty spear and for as long as our documented history have men and women alike faced down the enemies of Ishgard with lances of legend. But even beyond Ishgard, in every true depiction of Halone, the Fury, do you know what She has -ever- been known to hold? Even bereft of Her divine lance has she been known to hold a great shield and not one of gold or mythril, mind you, but of nothing richer than mere bronze.


Even as a youth have I known this single truth to be resounding when it comes to my faith: without the lance, without a blade, without an arm to wield against Her enemies, Halone is never without a shield. Where near all that I have known praise only that lance, never have my eyes turned away from that ever-present circle of bronze 'neath Her hand. To me, to invoke Her true Fury is to do so in the name of preserving that which ought be preserved, not to throw oneself to the blind rage of vengeance in Her name. To be the bulwark is my devotion to Her, to my family, to my people, to Ishgard...That our faith would be as unyielding as Her shield."


D E M E A N O R
As an on-duty knight of Ishgard, Camille is near indistinguishable from any other devoted soldier for the city-state; respectful, strict, and obedient to her superiors. Against her enemies, she is a tenacious foe with almost no sense of self-preservation in the face of defeating evil. In a casual setting, she can be a touch awkward in her subconsciously 'masculine' mannerisms though her courtesy is typically above question. Both her sisters oft refer to her as 'Prince Camille', and likewise she can be considered charming based on her noble bearing alone.


N A T U R E
To her friends and to those who might become friends in time, she is an unusually open-minded, warm-hearted individual whose cultural arrogance is often innocent in nature if it appears at all. Despite her age, she is curious about others, their cultures, and the difficulties they have overcome throughout their lives. She is ever open to revising her opinions about anything if logical arguments are made, save for her family and her faith. The knight is slow to kill and swift to defend, a stalwart ally to any defender of justice.


A P P E A R A N C E
Given that her parents elected to bequeath her a unisex name at birth ('Camille'), their third-born seems to have been wholly molded by the choice. Like her two eldest siblings, she is fair of hair and skin alike, endowed with above-average height and a broad-shouldered, regal frame. Unlike her eldest siblings, her mother's natural freckling is heavily apparent across her cheeks, shoulders, hips, and forearms. Equally unfortunate, perhaps, is that fact that she has inherited many of her father's more handsome features including a sharp, aquiline nose, thick eyebrows, and a strong jaw line.
To the horror of both her doting mother and sister, rather than doing all in her power to accentuate her 'feminine' qualities such as thick lashes or shapely lips with cosmetics and a good, solid corset, Camille has long since rebelled against every effort. Silken hair the color of corn silk is often kept conservatively short, the scarring she's endured on her face well-healed but never cosmetically covered. Between these choices, her lack of bosom and her timbre, she can be easily mistaken from a distance or up close as being a man by some even after introductions are made.
She bears a smattering of scarring including but not limited to: one diagonal mark over the right eye, lesser scarring around the primary mark of the right eye, two burn marks on the left thigh and upper back, gouge wound on the right side, rib-cage from claws. These have been professionally healed to reduce the aesthetic damage but are visibly discolored and smooth to the touch.


L I K E S

Chocobos. Perhaps the single most beloved topic and species to this Ishgardian.
Cooking. Though her baking is definitely dubious, Camille is an astounding cook who very much enjoys learning new recipes. She claims to have a 'magic stone' that infuses her questionable cooking with delicious flavors.
Halone/Devotion. While the knight's devotion to the Fury knows no bounds, she greatly respects others who maintain devotion of various forms to various things, including their families.

D I S L I K E S

Idiocy. Camille is patient with those who are ignorant but has absolutely no respect for individuals blind themselves to the truth.
Milksops. Not quite cravens, these wheedling individuals chafe Camille like none other.
Baubles. While handcrafted and gaudy jewelry might be appreciated for sentimental or comedic value, truly expensive baubles are typically disliked for their lack of usefulness.

Q U I R K S

Proud. She often corrects people when they refer to her as 'Miss' or 'Lady' and insists on being referred to as 'Ser'.
Scars. Camille has a great many scars though typically only the large scar that stretches from brow to cheek is visible. She has a tendency to scratch this when contemplative.
Smiling. The Knight is very strangely self-conscious about her smile. Despite having straight, white teeth for her profession, she often catches herself when smiling and will press her lips together.


R E L A T I O N S H I P S
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  ♥ In A Relationship: Current romantic involvement with this character.
  ♥ Romantic Attraction: Romantically attracted to this character.
  ♥ Sexual Attraction Physically attracted to this character.


  ♥ Platonic Love/Family: Familial but not romantic love for this character.
  ♦ Friend: Considers this character a friend.
  ♦ Friendly Acquaintance: Considers this character a positive acquaintance.


  ● Good Standing: This character has left a good impression.
  ● Neutral: This character has left neither positive nor negative impressions.
  ● Bad Standing: This character has left a poor impression.


  ♠ Dislike: Mild dislike or discomfort for this character.
  ♠ Hate: Strong dislike or outright hatred for this character.
  ♠ Fear: Strong fear and dislike of this character.
  ♠ Rivalry: This character is considered a nemesis or respected rival.


  ♥ Family Member: Blood-related character.
  ✔ Business: Business-relations with this character.
  ✖ Deceased: This character is dead.
  ? Hidden Feelings/Unknown: Obscured or uncertain feelings for this character.

N P C

  Arceneaux Amarante (   ♥  ● ) - The Lord
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  Melisande D'Hildegarde (   ♥   ● ) - Zealous Cousin
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R U M O R S

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Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under the Player Character category!
◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard.
"Ser Amarante, they call that Ishgardian. Clear as day, that's a man and you're blind if you think otherwise!"
"-SHE- says her name is Camille de Amarante, you old ninny! What kind of man's name is 'Camille'?!"
"Dunnae call 'er 'Lady Camille'. More ye do it, more time she wastes correctin' ye as ta her title."


◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear.”
"Friendliest Ishgardian I ever met."
"Destriers, Palfreys, Coursers-- She's told me about all kinds but they're all just Chocobos to me!"
"That's a gruesome scar she's got. No self-respecting noblewoman would be able to live with herself."


◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard.
"Ser Amarante always wanted to be a hero, and not just any hero... Ever did she want to be counted among the Heavens' Ward. When all came to light, she took it far harder than she let on. Of course she did. She broke ties with her family for a time, tarnished her reputation, slaved in the worst regions plagued by the Horde, and destroyed her soft look all for the sake of a dream built on a lie."
“I remember Lady Camille, she's all of why we're set up here so comfortably. When I helped her trick Lord Amarante into thinking I'd taken her maidenhead, I was sure I'd be sent to the gaol or worse. Even all those summers back, she was always the sharpest girl I ever knew. I wonder how she got along after that.”


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M O T T O


The key to true wisdom and might, be Faith.


O R I G I N


Amarante Origin Here


C U R R E N T L Y


Amarante Current Here



S U M M A R Y
As a lady, she has long suffered discontent with the idea of being tied to the honorable tasks of attending the scholasticate or serving as a loyal wife and mother to some soft lordling; both the only traditional avenues of noble service to House Amarante. As a youth, she proved rebellious and difficult to manage for her parents, purposely falling short in any academic evaluations, and even going so far as to arrange a complex hoax with a young stablehand in an effort to escape the obligation of being betrothed as a last-ditch effort to usurp her father's intentions for her. She was finally given leave to become a squire at age thirteen and has long since garnered not only the forgiveness but the approval of her parents in her endeavors to stand as a true defender in the name of the Fury, though her faith in Ishgard is being constantly tried of late.
T R O P E S
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No Guy Wants An Amazon
Conflicting Loyalty
Knight In Shining Armor
Combat Pragmatist
Luckily My Shield Will Protect Me


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■ Template was created by Bancroft Gairn.
■ Adapted by Xheja Rajhera.
■ Tabs by Unnamed Mercenary.
■ Expanded bits and relationship color keys by Lucaell Tareth'eian.
■ Music and OOC note by Glioca Sargonnai.
■ Everything put together by D'lyhhia Lhuil.

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