Crisiet Liautroix
 Crisiet Liautroix
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 "You know, I'm really quite boring." | |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Elezen |
| Clan | Wildwood |
| Citizenship | Ishgard |
| Age | 39 |
| Nameday | 25th Sun of the 1st Astral Moon |
| Guardian Diety | Halone, The Fury |
| Occupation | Botanist/Groundskeeper |
| Current Residence | Gridania |
| Next of Kin | None |
Contents
Basic Info
Appearance: Tall and lean with pale skin, tired and vacant green eyes and blonde hair flecked with greying strands. A thin scar travels from his hairline to his cheekbone and a small golden clasp adorns his right ear. He carries himself in a manner befitting the discipline of a former knight, though in more casual settings he might be seen slouching against a wall or perhaps with an Ishgardian rosary in hand.
Even in uncomfortably warm climes Crisiet is very rarely seen in clothing that does not cover him entirely from the neck down, arms and hands included.
Sexuality: Crisiet is homosexual. He struggled with his sexuality for years, having been raised under the expectation he would continue his family's line. He can seem rather repressed even now, though he has accepted his attraction to other men.
Religious Beliefs: Crisiet was brought up to adhere to the teachings of Halone. Even after leaving Ishgardian soil, Crisiet's beliefs are far too entrenched to let go. Rather, it is Ishgard's methods of worship that he has chosen to question.
Parentage: Ser Therouanne Liautroix (Father) & Yaelle Liautroix (Mother). Crisiet learned recently that the two are deceased.
History
Pre-Calamity
Childhood
Like many children of Ishgard, Crisiet was taken in by stories of heroic battles fought against the Dravanian Horde. Yet, these were not his father's tales as some would have expected. Rather, Ser Therouanne Liautroix often went out of his way to avoid his son. He was a distant man and Crisiet could not understand him, let alone ask him what it was to clash with the dragons on the front. Crisiet's mother, Yaelle avoided the subject too, though unlike her husband she did not push her only child away. Looking back, Crisiet would state that his mother seemed to be treading egg-shells on the subject of his father and on every subject when Therouanne was present, her words chosen with great precision and care. Still though, Crisiet was doted on by her and she saw to his education.
Like his mother, Crisiet took a great interest in plant-life. He helped tend her garden in the spring and summer seasons and took further interest in flower arrangements as he found them charming. His father seemed to neither approve nor disapprove of his son's hobby, always disconnected. However this simply pushed Crisiet's desire to show his father his worth. His mother gave no resistance when Crisiet told her of his intention to serve Ishgard, "To be like father." These words seemed to sting her. He never spoke them again.
When he came of age, Crisiet began his training amongst the knights of House Durendaire.
(STILL WORKING ON IT.)
Personality
Serious minded, bored and often times scathing, Crisiet tends to clash with others quite often. He prefers to be to the point about most situations and his pessimistic outlook on life is punctuated by moments of self-depreciation and sarcastic criticism.
His blunt and anti-social nature seems geared towards pushing others away, yet he has shown a capacity to care when it matters most.
Affiliations
Current
-The Botanist's Guild of Gridania
-The Exiled Order.
Past
- Ishgard.
- House Durendaire.
Relationships
Current (Player characters)
- Vincent Laucent - A young elezen Crisiet tried to help. However despite his good intentions, Crisiet's methods tend to cause a difference of opinion between the two. Ultimately though, Crisiet likes the boy.
- Yvelont Navarre - Crisiet likes and respects Yvelont as a skilled comrade in arms and believes him to be a good man.
- Kiht Jakkya - Crisiet holds a great deal of respect for this Moonkeeper, whose actions forced him to re-evaluate many of his opinions on others and himself. If asked, he would state that he owes her a great debt.
- Aerostein Epitaph - Crisiet finds the fellow's interest in him peculiar and a little daunting. He has however warmed to him and would even refer to him as a friend if asked. Crisiet is quite aware of Aerostein's attraction to him but believes it is a fleeting thing on the part of a young man who has been recently hurt. However, he has come to care for him far more than he should, and that concerns him greatly. Despite what he perceives to be against his better judgement, he has become romantically involved with Aerostein.
- Xydane Vale - Crisiet does not trust this man or his intent and has found himself at odds with him several times. He also thinks him an overly dramatic fool.
- Thaarus Vithala - It is a mystery. Truly. The two seem to share a history of sorts but rarely speak upfront about such things.
Past (Backstory characters)
- Therouanne and Yaelle Liautroix - Throughout his childhood, Crisiet was closer to his mother than to his father.
- Aennois Iseterre (Deceased) - Crisiet's closest friend and lover, tried for heresy along with the rest of his family at Witchdrop. Though innocent, the nature of the trial in question meant that his death was inevitable.
- Coralise Iseterre - Thaumaturge, adventurer and exile. She is Crisiet's only surviving friend from his past. She fled Ishgard long ago, craving a life of adventure and excitement over the life her parents had planned for her. Ultimately this decision saved her life, and she aided Crisiet's escape.
- Inquisitor Ouraux (Deceased) - The inquisitor that held the trial of the Iseterre family at Witchdrop. Crisiet murdered him in rage and vengeance.
- Inquisitor Arkwright - Ruthlessly devout, she delivered the sentence that was to befall Crisiet.
- Ser Louistiaux Braitognet - Knight-Captain and mentor to Crisiet in his younger years. The two were close but he died to dragons a long time ago.
- Crisiet's comrades - Ser Aennois Iseterre, Ser Aulie Ouraux, Ser Marie Longfield, Squires Oscarioux Pierremons and Francis Griswall. All but Crisiet and Aennois perished in a skirmish against the Dravanian horde shortly before the calamity. Crisiet still blames himself for their deaths.
Likes, Dislikes and Fears
Likes
- Privacy.
- Brandewine.
- His chocobo, Tournette.
- Chocobo riding.
- Brooding.
- Flower arrangements and gardening.
- The harpsichord.
- Sarcasm and banter.
- Jewellery items, such as ear clasps and necklaces.
Dislikes
- Crowds (and most people in general, really.)
- Naivety.
- Optimism.
- Hyperactivity, drunkenness and the sight of others having a little too much fun.
- Those with a penchant for the dramatic or the idiotic.
- Ishgard.
- Dravania.
- Being sassed.
- Being indebted to others.
- His scars.
Fears
- Intimacy and exposure, be it physical or emotional.
- Humiliation.
- Loss.
- Heavy Responsibility.
Favourite...
Belonging - An Ishgardian rosary.
Food & Drink - Roast Karukul and Coffee.
Creature - The Chocobo.
Weapon - The lance.
Flower - Nymeia Lily.
Rumours
Common Rumours - Simply asking around would yield such responses.
- "The Ishgardian fellow? Came here about three summers ago now, I think. He's odd. Doesn't talk much, but great at flower arrangement!" - A Botanist.
- "Don't cause no trouble fer no one, but 'e'd do well to work on that damn attitude o' 'is." - Disgruntled Guard.
- "Looks like 'e's seen a ghost, don't 'e?" - Barmaid.
Uncommon Rumours - More localised to the Shroud and Gridania.
- "I saw him when he first arrived, yes. Quite a mess, armoured and carrying a lance. He wasn't much of a talker then, either. The woman with him was a strange one too." - A Quiverman
- "Sometimes I see him sat on his lonesome, whisperin' to his necklace or somethin'. Bloke is bonkers." - Moonkeeper Merchant in Gridania.
Rare Rumours - Such information would require contacts within Ishgard and House Durendaire to obtain. Please offer discussion with me OOC before claiming to know anything here IC.
- "I heard that a prize chocobo was stolen by some heretic! Chocobo theives should be hung from the neck." - Concerned chocobo-keep.
- "The poor bastard was in love with some knight that was thrown into the Witchdrop. Killed the inquisitor that held the trial. Quite the scandal, it's no wonder they keep it quiet." - A low ranking squire of House Durendaire.
- "He's a heretic! Ishgard wants his head. For murder of an Inquisitor, no less. Aye, he used to be a knight-captain as loyal as the rest of us. Just goes to show, doesn't it? Dravania can sink it's claws into anyone" - An Ishgardian Knight.
PC Rumours
If a character has met Crisiet and has something to say about him, feel free to add it here!
- "He hates many people, and he may even hate himself. However, I do not think he hates everyone as much as he wants to. Some hidden sense of honor or decency drives him to be a good man to his allies." -Kiht Jakkya
- "Crisiet? He's really not so bad after a while. I dare say he's rather sweet deep down. Though, I can't help but think he's haunted by something tragic. Despite it all, I love him." - Aerostein Epitaph
