Dartanon Nobis
| Dartanon Nobis | |
 A Knight of Blood and Iron. | |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Miqo'te |
| Clan | Keeper of the Moon (Raised by Elezen) |
| Citizenship | Unknown |
| Age | 40 |
| Sexuality | Heterosexual |
| Occupation | Knight/Mercenary |
| Guardian | Halone, the Fury |
| Nameday | 20th Sun of the 2nd Astral Moon |
| Alignment | Lawful Good/Chaotic Good (Temporarily) |
Contents
Character
I fight for Eorzea. Even if that means sacrificing myself. The lives of the many I protect, value over mine.
General
Dartanon is a Knight of Eorzea. He holds his duty and honor above most other things, making him a humble and self-sacrificing man. He has fought long and hard for most of his life, watching things he cared about come and go. He desires nothing more than to protect the people he's known for so long. His blade is Blackened with the burdens of Eorzea, and with it he strikes down her foes.
Name
- Given Name: Dartanon Nobis
- Nicknames and Aliases: Dartanon is most commonly just called 'Dart' by his friends. The more noble and cultured of his companions refer to him by his tile of Ser Dartanon, or simply call him Nobis.
Appearance
Dartanon is a keeper of the moon, with light blue skin and black hair. He slicks his hair back neatly, and trims his small beard. Stress and age have grayed him slightly, as well as adding a few wrinkles to his stern face, but his youthfulness still shows. Despite his constant jesting about old age, he hardly looks it. He stands at roughly 5'7", and has a build that could only belong to a Knight. His figure is chiseled and muscular, while maintaining an almost athletic size. While most commonly wears Iron armor, we will don the armor of his father, the purple armor of a Dragoon, when he finds the need for it. Without the resonating in his soul, it doesn't provide him with the dragon fighting protection, but it will deter simple blades.
Speech
Dartanon speaks in a baritone, his accent being noticeable. He speaks with the refinement and tone of one who was raised in a noble house, as he was. While he carries himself like a Knight, his voice dictates his humility, and even at times his odd sense of humor. His voice often sounds contemplative or serious, when he's around strangers, speaking in short sentences, or lecturing full out. While he doesn't INTEND to be overbearing, he more than often times sticks his own foot in his mouth by debating silly things.
Behavior
Dartanon is chivalrous and polite, and to a certain few he can be quite dashing and charming, however he always prides himself on being proper at all times. Irritating him isn't an easy feat, although argumentative and people who overly enjoy 'fun' tend to grind his nerves. Dartanon is also cool and calm. His demeanor is gentle and intelligent, making him capable of soothing words, or sharp rebukes. His age brings with him a certain wisdom to life and logic, even if his social skills are lacking in most departments. His chief goal is to protect the ones he cares about. He will even go so far as to sustain injury for a companion, although his tactical mind usually finds a way to get them both out relatively unscathed. Whether it be with his wit or his blade, dueling Dartanon is always a learning experience.
At the same time, Dartanon has a hidden rage inside of him. The darkness that rests in his soul can make him completely turn in personality. If injured enough, or insulted enough, to trigger this change, he becomes an aggressive monster. His darkness manifests itself as Black Magic and Black armor, a curse he has lost control over before. The darkness eats at him slowly, wearing away at his personality, making him quicker to rage. While in his darkened state, he will turn on friend and foe alike. He sees everyone as his enemy, and will do everything he can to defeat them. Power is the first thing on his mind in this state, making him more cruel and manipulative. Fortunately, it is easily broken by the right people, and it is often times short lived if not. When Darkness takes full control, there is no saving him without diving into his very soul to pry his heart from the clutches of the Darkness.
Dartanon thinks everyone is capable of good. Even some Garleans. He does what he can to prove it to them. Chief example would be is complicated trials and relationship with Sophia Grave. His stubborn outlook on life often times makes him hard to dissuade or easy to trick. Taking advantage of his optimism is the easiest way to lower his defenses. His social skills are also lacking, when it comes to areas outside of civilized gatherings.
- Motivations: Helping those in need. He is a knight first and foremost, putting his own desires aside to protect the ones he cares about. There is one person that makes him want to be selfish, though.
- Disposition: Calm, charming, polite, and usually friendly. He is capable of stern tone, however, and can become short with people who annoy him.
- Outlook: "Everyone is worth protecting. Even my enemies."
Positive Personality Traits
Tactical, confident, intelligent, Polite, eloquent, cultured, protective, sympathetic, and usually keeps calm and collected. Willing to die or sustain injury for those he considers worthy of it.
Negative Personality Traits
Stubborn, easily tricked into believing someone is good, can succumb to darkness, has poor social skills in easy going company.
Combat
Dartanon is a knight, therefore he is trained in a several martial practices. He knows how to use a Polearm, Sword and shield combo, or two-handed sword effectively and efficiently. While he prefers his Polearm over anything, he is more likely to start with his sword. The agility and maneuverability of the sword suit his purposes better, for quickly defeating a foe. His hand to hand combat is actually rather lacking. While he can hold his own if disarmed, any skilled pugilist would be quick to dispose of his brawling style. His physical strength easily exceeds that of a regular Miqo'te, while allowing him to keep most of the same agility. Heavy armor often times slows him down however. He prefers to fight without a shield, making his defense slightly under par. His offense is quick, intent on destroying or disarming his opponent, before they can slip past his guard.
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Relationships
Family
Dartanon was born to Tavus Nobis, and Jennete Nobis. A Miqo'te and Hyur pair that originated in Ishgard. Tavus had befriended an Elezen noble, before Dartanon and his younger brother were born, and they both decided to leave the cold land of Coerthas to protect their future generations from the culture. They gathered volunteers in Gridania, and settled in a remote area. They created a small Fiefdom, naming their own Knights and nobility. It took effort, but they were eventually recognized as a noble house, and left well enough alone. When Dartanon and Draco were born, their father already had their life planned out for them. Dartanon, being the eldest, was trained from an early age to be a Knight. Lessons in etiquette, swordplay, tactics, and culture were pumped into his brain, much to Draco's displeasure. The younger brother took it upon himself to try and help Dartanon have fun, taking him out to have 'adventures', which mainly just involved getting in trouble. This clash in personalities caused Dartanon to develop a slight rebellious nature towards his training. However, Tavus quickly straightened it out by increasing the intensity of Dart's Knight training. There was only path laid out before Dartanon, in the eyes of his father.
Years passed, and Dartanon and his brother grew apart as Dart became a somewhat cold and harsh warrior. He paid little mind to anything other than his honor and legacy, looking down on anyone that wasn't himself or his father. Unfortunately, this included his younger brother. At the age of twenty, Dartanon was finally knighted, taking upon himself his sword and it's oath. The ceremony felt pointless though. All it meant to Dart was, he had power and others didn't. However, not all his morality was lost to him. He noticed his dear brother was absent, and went to go find him. He found Draco within their chambers, packing his sword and supplies up. When Dartanon confronted Draco, Draco lashed out in anger. He was running away, and Dart couldn't stop him. Dartanon was stubborn, and refused to relent. He wasn't about to let his fool brother tarnish all his hard work, and their father's name. There was a conflict, and an eventual resolution. Dartanon and Draco parted ways, not as brothers, but as strangers. No love was held between them anymore, both thinking the other a traitor and a fool. It was at this point, something stirred within Dartanon. As if part of his soul had shattered and become something else...something Dark.
Enemies
Anyone who would harm the ones he cares about, Criminals, evildoers, anyone who hurts an innocent.
Player Character Standing
- ♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing
- ♥ Sophia Grave - A young Ul'dahn woman with a rather charming appearance and mannerisms. While a woman of many secrets, and formerly an enemy of the Miqo'te Knight, Sophia grave found a way into his heart. While he is afraid to openly admit to her, he cares for her greatly. His urge to protect her is greater than most. Their first interactions together were...violent. She stabbed him, put simply. But once they fought with their wits, instead of their swords, they realized they were more like each other than they thought. Over time, Dartanon fell harder for Sophia and eventually confessed his affections. They became partners and lovers, working together for a common goal of peace against the Primals and war.
- ●♥Jethas Zykyri - A Miqo'te that befriended Dartanon while he served in the Phoenix Collective. One of Dart's only real friends, Dartanon thinks of him almost like a brother. They bicker and tease each other, making him one of the few that Dartanon enjoys himself around and lets loose a little with. Jethas always seemed to look out for Dart, making sure he never stepped into something he couldn't handle...Even if Jethas had to scold or beat on Dartanon first.
- ●Faye Covington - The Hyur Midlander woman, Faye Covington, didn't make the best first impression with Dartanon. He first met her and her mate when he intercepted a fight on a bridge outside Ul'dah. He received a wound for his troubles, and made two new...friends of sorts. Over time, Dart began to respect Faye. She carried herself with grace, at least from what he had seen, and her care and affection for her mate inspired him. He soon found himself visiting them more frequently, and even saved their lives from a Garlean ambush in the forest. He considers Faye another one of his true friends.
- ●Val Nunh - Val Nunh and Dartanon had a rough start. They met by fighting, Dartanon receiving an injury. Neither Miqo'te saw eye to eye after that, constantly being wary around the other, whether it was Val's thuggish attitude, or Dartanon's open distaste for it. Eventually, as it happened with Faye Covington, Dartanon soon began to respect the Miqo'te bodyguard. Val showed the utmost loyalty, and flat out love for Faye. Dartanon soon saw that the Miqo'te wasn't nearly as bad and untrustworthy as he had thought. He even attempted to help him become more 'Knightly' and chivalrous for Faye...but that didn't quite work. While Val's mannerism's changed slightly, he still carried that manner of speech that drove Dartanon up the wall.
- ● Augustine Frost - Augustine was a Mercenary that met Dartanon in one of the most...bizarre ways. While Dartanon was conversing with an Elezen woman, Augustine just walked up and complimented her legs. Thinking that Augustine was a poor lovestruck man in need of courting advice, Dartanon befriended him and tried to help him get with the Elezen, Tassine. However, their relationship didn't work in the end. Dartanon and Augustine don't see each other as frequently, but they do converse now and again.
- ●Tassine Gouvieux - An elegant and beautiful Elezen. She is a woman of high standing, and one that easily earned the admiration and respect of Dartanon. While his meeting with her wasn't exactly at a noble gathering, it was enjoyable. He doesn't get to see her as often as he wishes, but he tries to keep in contact and offer assistance when he can.
Rumors
Common Rumors
- "He's kind of strict. I'd rather not get on his bad side."
- "The Black Blade? Oh aye. Seen him wanderin' about a lot. Sometimes I think he jus' likes ta fight."
- "A real Knight? He definitely acts like one. Sort of sticks out in a...odd way."
Moderate Rumors
- "Last I heard, he was fightin' in tournaments. What kind of Knight fights in a blood sport?"
- "I hear he makes trips to Coerthas regularly. I wonder what he goes for."
- "You'll probably find him in Ul'dah. Wherever there's trouble, he'll be there."
- "He's a Mercenary these days, plain and simple. But he's fightin' for us, that's easy to see."
Rare Rumors
- "I saw him...I really did...He used black magic. Dark shadows were practically seeping out of him...I thought I was going to die."
- "There's someone goin' about callin' themselves the 'Eorzean Shade'...Eorzean Shade and the Eorzean Knight. I wonder if they know each other..."
- "Saw him givin' chocolates to that blonde girl. Wonder what that was all about, eh? Two secretive people givin' things back n' forth. Probably spies."
Player Character Rumors (Add anything you'd like, true or untrue, just keep it IC!)
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History/Timeline
TBA
Affiliations
Dartanon was a knight to an Elezen house before the Calamity. Afterwards, he wandered Eorzea as a Mercenary Knight, in league with the Mercenary Guilds. From there, he joined the Phoenix Collective, a Free Company led by the twins Dirosei and Azreyal. He never quite fit in, so he still worked by himself when he could. He decided to leave one day, and returned to find the company gone. His old friend Jethas had started his own with another former member, the Order of the Ravenstar. Dartanon decided to stay with him for the time being, joining up to protect his friends once more. When he lost control of the Darkness within him, Dartanon fled and broke ties with the Ravenstar. When he returned, he reunited with Sophia and began voluntarily guarding her and her free company. He works to protect the Branded of Aeon, unknowingly sharing more with them than he realized.
OOC Information
-Dartanon is pretty much a Freelancer for the Garleans through Sophia. -Dartanon will not openly admit to his darkness, although he hints at hit.
